About us
Welcome from West Scotland Faculty. We are a group of volunteer RCGP members who provide local networking, education and support for members in the area. We cover Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Forth Valley and Dumfries and Galloway, supporting over 2,000 RCGP members and their peers.
In addition to supporting local members and initiatives, we have representation on RCGP Scottish Council which develops and takes forward strategy for RCGP Scotland.
Get involved
The West Scotland Faculty Board are a 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 group holds four Board meetings a year, three online and one in-person in Glasgow, to discuss a range of topics surrounding general practice and what further support could be offered to GPs at all stages of their career.
The group work together to support local networking, education and member engagement, while representing the views of general practice in the West Scotland region at RCGP Scottish Council and RCGP UK Council.
You are welcome to attend these Board meetings as an observer or join the Faculty Board yourself through our annual elections process. Just get in touch wscotland@rcgp.org.uk if you would like to attend.
- Wednesday 18 November 2026 - online
Upcoming events
Our Board is instrumental in producing a lively programme of events for local members, from localised CPD opportunities, to local connection events and celebration evenings, everything is tailored to our members. Follow the RCGP Scotland LinkedIn page or Instagram channel for up to date events and activities in your region, or search our list of events below.
West Scotland events
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
18 November 2026
Online | West Scotland Faculty Board meeting - November 2026
West Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Michael Blackmore and members of the Faculty Board, would like to invite you to the Faculty's next Board meeting that will take place virtually via Zoom. All local Faculty members are welcome to attend the Board meeting as observers if they wish.
19 November 2026
Online | Medical terminology for non-medical Staff
This is a fun and interactive workshop giving non-clinical staff the required skills to break down even the longest medical words into something understandable. Attendees will learn the basic rules of terminology and how to apply them to a number of typical in-practice situations. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
Celebrating and supporting you
Awards and prizes
Each year we recognise outstanding members working in our Faculty. We have annual prizes to support our student members, and also a range of Recognition Awards which we present at our celebration event, the Fulton Annual Lecture. Read more about our awards and prizes and please do contact us if you would like to find out more.
- The West Scotland COMET Elective Poster Prize, awarded to the University of Glasgow COMET student who has scored the highest in their summer elective in primary care poster assessment, was presented to Alina Atif in 2026.
- The James Scobbie Award commemorates the professional career of Dr James Scobbie. It awards the West Scotland GP registrar who has scored the highest in their Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) in the preceding twelve months. The 2025 winners are Dr Kathryn Lennon and Dr Louise Clark.
- The Stuart Murray Prize recognises the contribution of Professor Stuart Murray to general practice education in West Scotland. It awards the West Scotland GP registrar who has scored the highest in their Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) in the preceding twelve months. The 2025 winner is Dr Anthony Kinsey.
- The Faculty offers bursaries to attend the RCGP Annual Conference. The 2026 winners are Dr Sophie Murdoch, Dr Shimza Ali, Dr Holly McCluskey and Dr Mohamed Gamaleldin.
For more RCGP awards and prizes information, please visit our dedicated awards page or contact the West Scotland Faculty.
RCGP Scotland Initiatives
In partnership with the Scottish Government, RCGP Scotland has developed a trio of initiatives that are available to our members to support your professional development.
- Thrive in First5
- Mid-Career Matters
- Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use
RCGP Fellowship
If you've been a member of the College for five years or more, we encourage you to consider applying for Fellowship – the College's highest membership grade.
Fellowship is a mark of distinction, awarded in recognition of significant contributions to medicine, particularly within general practice. It recognises your commitment to the profession and the impact you have made throughout your career.
There is no fee to apply, and applications are submitted through a straightforward online process. Full details on eligibility and the application process can be found on the RCGP Fellowship webpage.
As a valued member of the College, this may be an opportunity worth considering. If there is anything about the process that you are unsure about, or if you would like further information, please contact your Faculty Support Officer.
We encourage you to explore this opportunity and celebrate your professional achievements by applying for Fellowship.
RCGP Mentoring
Connect. Support. Grow.
RCGP Mentoring offers a wide range of free resources to help you navigate the mentoring process, supporting you in your role as a mentee or mentor and helping to ensure that your mentoring relationships are rewarding, productive, and enjoyable.
Meet your faculty
Your Faculty Board is elected by members to represent and support local interests. We are a welcoming and inclusive group, bringing together individuals from a wide range of career stages and backgrounds.
This diversity of experience enables us to ensure that a broad range of voices are heard, and that our work reflects the needs of our entire membership.
We also value the opportunity to connect socially and build a strong community. You are very welcome to join us at a future Board meeting to meet the team or keep an eye out for our next social event - we would love to see you there.
Faculty Officers
- Dr Michael Blackmore, Chair and UK Council Rep
- Dr Sharjeel Qureshi – Honorary Secretary
- Dr Precious Osadolor – Vice Chair and Scottish Council Deputy Rep
- Dr Michael Russell – Honorary Treasurer
Faculty Board Members
- Dr Gorkem Hamali – Scottish Council Rep
- Dr Lynsey Yeoman - Scottish Council Rep and Established GP Rep
- Dr Mary Anne Burrow – UK Council Deputy Rep
- Dr Patrick Farrell
- Dr Yoginee Gokool – F5 Joint Lead
- Dr Sulman LalDin – F5 Joint Lead
- Dr Tim Alagbe – F5 Joint Lead
- Dr Andrew McCulloch – F5 Joint Lead
- Dr Omonuwa Iredia – GP Registrar Rep
- Dr Samson Ogunlarin – GP Registrar Rep
- Dr Chioma Obi – GP Registrar Rep
- Dr Rachel Macdonald – GP Registrar Rep
- Dr Mine Güvel - IMG Co-Lead
- Dr Oluwaseun Babalola – IMG Co Lead
- Dr Nick Mamo – EDI Rep
- Dr John Tobias - LCARM Rep
- Dr James Morton
- Dr Susan Thornborrow
- Professor Frances Mair
- Stella Macpherson – Lay Rep
- Elaine Deary - Practice Manager Rep
Contact us
Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland
38 Thistle Street
Edinburgh
EH1 2EN
Telephone: 020 3188 7797
Email: wscotland@rcgp.org.uk
Your local Faculty Support Officer is: Diana Lints
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