Wessex Faculty
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Upcoming events
10 October 2024
SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar)
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, Dr Robin Simpson, and Dr Jim Bartlett. 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.
12 October 2024
South West New Members' and Fellows' Ceremony 2024 - Winchester
Join us for our New Members' and Fellows' ceremony held in the South West of England. These events are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers, and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] OR MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.
04 November 2024
Creative Writing - November 2024
Writing has been proven to boost your immune system and reduce stress. These stand-alone sessions will provide both engagement and escape, as you find words, voice and encouragement from others. These sessions will employ creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.
Next board meeting
We hold four board meetings a year. This is a place to discuss local issues, ongoing projects, and hear feedback from our Council rep as to what is being discussed nationally. Please get in touch if you would like to observe our next board meeting; we are keen to encourage members at all stages of their careers to be involved!
Local training and development
Educational programme
October 2021
The Faculty runs an extensive educational programme for GPs at all stages of their career. The trainee element is in collaboration with the Wessex Deanery. To support the MRCGP training programme we offer a series of CSA preparation DVDs and case cards to assist trainees in developing their consultation skills (please contact us if you would like further details on this).
Fellowship nominations
October 2021
The Wessex Faculty Fellowship subcommittee welcomes nominations of Members for the award of FRCGP. The chairman 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.
Awards and prizes
Wessex Faculty Scholarships
February 2021
Wessex Faculty is willing to consider applications from members of the Faculty for Scholarships of up to £250 to defray the costs of projects which they wish to undertake. Projects may involve activities such as service development within a practice, research, professional study or travel. All innovative projects will be considered which satisfy the agreed criteria. For further details about eligibility and how to apply please click Scholarships or contact the Faculty Office.
Meet your faculty
Faculty Officers
- Dr Karen O'Reilly - Joint Chair and Council Representative
- Professor Johnathon Lyon-Maris - Joint Chair and Council Representative
- Dr Richard Weaver - Provost
- Dr Pritti Aggarwal - Vice Chair
- Dr Donald Batham - Honorary Secretary
- Dr David Palethorpe - Honorary Treasurer
Faculty Board members
- Dr Alexander Armstrong
- Dr Sonia Barros D'Sa
- Dr Sunil Bhanot
- Dr Yaso Browne
- Dr Sarah Burns
- Dr Julie Chinn
- Dr Tim Cotton
- Dr Rachel Elliott
- Dr Lucia Grossa di Palma
- Dr Tim Howard
- Dr Ed Klaber
- Dr Helena McKeown
- Dr Hannah Morgan
- Dr Vaishali Naik
- Dr Aigbs Ohiwerei
- Dr Jonathan Rial
- Dr Sally Ross
- Dr Ben Rusholme
- Dr Mary Udo
- Dr Nigel Watson
- Dr Timothy Whelan
Contact us
RCGP Wessex Faculty
13 Pelican House
New Street
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 1DR
Telephone: 020 3188 7709 / 7710
Email: wessex@rcgp.org.uk
Your local Faculty Administrator is Amy Cope.
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