About us
A warm welcome from the Thames Valley faculty. We are a group of volunteer RCGP members who provide local networking, education and support for members in the area. We cover Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, supporting around 2,200 Members, Fellows, Associates and GP Registrars. As a Faculty, we have a particular interest in supporting our members' CPD and professional development.
One of our main priorities is to engage with all members, especially new members. Here you can find out more about what we offer and how you can get involved.
Get involved
The Thames Valley Faculty Board are a dedicated group of volunteers who have been elected by members to represent and support local interests. Find out which Board roles are currently available in your Faculty.
Our diverse group holds four board meetings a year to discuss a range of topics surrounding general practice and what further support could be offered to GPs at all stages of their career. These are either held online or face to face at Lambert Arms, Thame. One of the aims of our meetings is to gain grassroots views on issues of motions to present to the national RCGP Council.
You are welcome to attend these board meetings as an observer, or join the board yourself through our annual elections process. Just get in touch at ThamesValley3@rcgp.org.uk if you would like to attend or visit our Faculties page to find out more information about Faculty Boards.
Upcoming events
Our board is instrumental in producing a lively programme of events for local members, from professional development, to family fun days and celebration evenings, everything is tailored to our Thames Valley members. Follow us on our LinkedIn page for up to date events and activities in your region, or search our list of events below.
Thames Valley events
12 November 2026
Teaching Opportunities for GPs - November 2026
Are you looking to broaden your professional horizon? Do you enjoy teaching but are not sure how to access academic roles as a GP other than traditional supervisor roles? This webinar will give you an insight into the many options for GPs to extend their roles through teaching and research.
12 November 2026
SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar) - Part two
Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.
17 November 2026
AKT Preparation Course
This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.
18 November 2026
Annual General Meeting 2026
Join us to hear an update from our Chair of Trustees, President of Council, and Vice Chair Membership Value. A copy of the agenda and papers for this meeting are on our website: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/about/governance/college-meetings
Celebrating and supporting you
RCGP Fellowship
The Faculty actively encourages its members of five years plus standing to consider putting themselves forward for RCGP Fellowship - our highest level of membership. This prestigious honour reflects excellence and acknowledges your significant contribution to the field of general practice.
We will be pleased to offer informal advice to any member who wishes to propose a colleague for this honour. Guidance on eligibility and the process of nomination can be found on the RCGP website. For more information view the Fellowship page.
Meet your Faculty
Your Faculty Board has been elected by members to represent and support local interests. We are a friendly group made up of a range of careers stages and backgrounds. Through this mixed experience we bring everyone together so that a broad range of voices is represented. We also like to socialise and meet up – you are welcome to come to our next board meeting to meet us, or look out for the next social event. We would love to see you there.
Faculty officers
- Dr Peter Burke – Chair and deputy council and FFC
- Dr John Rawlinson, Provost and FFC
- Dr Michael Mulholland Honorary Secretary
- Dr Anwar Shahed, Honorary Treasurer
- Dr Shamila Wanninayake, Council Rep
- Dr Oluwatoyosi Adeniji (Toyosi), Vice chair, EDI Rep and National First 5 Chair
Faculty Board members
- Aaron Deane, GP Reg Rep
- Carrie Ladd – Established GP Rep
- Suchita Shah – International lead
- Akanksha Subramanian - IMG rep
- Charles Todd – LCARM rep
- Angela Wilson, Climate & Sustainability Lead
- Nishil Gupta, First 5 Rep
- Hira Shaheen, GP Reg Rep
- Jim Kennendy (James), Board member & FFC
- Luke Allen, Board Member
- Adeola Okesanya, Board Member
- Priya Kumar, Board Member
- Imran Azizullah, Board member & FFC
- Laura Armitage – Board member
- Kiran Kommu – Board member
- Kareem Mohamed – Co opted Pharma rep
- Khaula Mubasher – Board member
Vacant roles:
- General Board member
Contact us
RCGP Thames Valley Faculty
13 Pelican House
New Street
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 1DR
Telephone: 020 3188 7711 | 0734 299 8771
Email: thamesvalley3@rcgp.org.uk
Office opening hours: 09:00 - 15:00, Monday to Thursday.
Your Faculty administrator is: Kat Uren
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