Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. World leader in training, assessment and support for healthcare professionals. Retweets not endorsements.
More than 50 percent of medical graduates are female, but women make up only around 25 percent of medical directors and only 15 percent of professors in UK medical schools. That’s why we’ve launched this new programme with
@UofGMVLS
. Full details here>
Following our 2023 Executive Board and Council elections, we're delighted to announce that Professor Hany Eteiba, a renowned Cardiologist based at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, has been named as the next President of the College (1/2)
Today we say a very poignant, emotional farewell to
@JackieDocjt
as her term as College President comes to an end. Thank you so much from all of us Jackie - you will be missed.
It’s an absolute honour to award this year’s President’s Medal to College Fellow
@jasonleitch
and Honorary Fellowship to Professor Brian Kennon, pictured here with College President
@MikeMckirdy
at this evening’s Diploma Ceremony
#WeAreRCPSG
We are delighted to confirm
@wyliedpod
as our first Director of Non-Clinical Education. David is Head of Podiatry for
@NHSGGC
and became a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine in 2013. We look forward to working with David in his new role!
Yesterday we awarded Mr David Nott the President's Medal at our Diploma Ceremony. Since 1993 he has spent several weeks each year working in a voluntary capacity on annual leave in disaster zones. Many congratulations on this well deserved award.
#RCPSGCeremony
@NottFoundation
At our Diploma Ceremony last night, we were delighted to welcome our new Honorary Fellow, award-winning journalist Melanie Reid MBE. The award recognises her services to journalism and as an advocate for disabled people. Read more:
Photo: Kirsty Anderson.
When you're the first ever female President since the College was formed 400+ years ago, you're allowed to start making some changes ... 😁
*Please note - all key College business meetings will now be held in the Ladies Pow*er Room 😂
#InternationalWomensDay
#BalanceForBetter
The staff gathered in our Alexandra Room today to say a fond farewell to our President, Professor David Galloway. It's been a quick three years, with many good memories to look back on - we wish you all the very best in your future endeavours
@davidgallowaymd
! 😊
Congratulations to President Elect, Jackie Taylor, who has been awarded the status of Honorary Professor in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
@UofGlasgow
.
“Be self aware, be kind to yourself and be concerned for the wellbeing of your colleagues, do something that makes you happy. Your wellbeing is one of my priorities as president of your college.” Wise words from
@JackieDocjt
to new Fellows and Members
@rcpsglasgow
today
Here's our President
@JackieDocjt
taking a quick break from her clinical work today to give you an update on her work on your behalf over the past week
#COVID19
We're delighted to welcome Christine Skinner as our first female Dean of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine. Christine has been involved with the College for many years - we look forward continuing working with her in her new role:
@wyliedpod
@JackieDocjt
This message from
@DrGregorSmith
will ring true for so many. The signs of turmoil and struggle someone might be feeling inside are not always visible. Care, compassion and kindness towards each other makes a difference.
1/ Our experience over last 17mths affects us in different ways; some are frustrated, angry or grieving at loss of loved ones or livelihoods. Some are scared lonely or anxious. Almost universally, it feels we’re tired and fed up. The same experience applies to health + care staff
Our free 'difficult discussions' digital modules covering ethics and the law, and clinical and practical approaches are still available on our website:
Many thanks again to
@JAAFairweather
for his input into the development of these!
A beautiful icy cold day in Glasgow today as we remember our College founder Maister Peter Lowe at his Glasgow Cathedral graveside. We’ve come a long way in 420 years but our founding purpose remains the same
#thisiswhoweare
#wearercpsg
It's official ... we're back! And now with added PPE, social bubbles and social distancing. Excited is an understatement!! 🥳🥳🥳 6 months after closing, we opened our doors again this week for a sell out Basic Surgical Skills Course. Long may it continue😊
Its doors open day today! We're open 10-4 if you're in Glasgow and fancy a wee wander round our beautiful building. There's tea and coffee too! 😁
@RCPSGheritage
#glasgowDOD
"Be kind, be civil; saying please, thank you, sorry and listening will change the way your entire team acts and feels."
@OrthopodReg
gives today's
#SeasonofGoodWellbeing
For more, go to
Registration desks are ready, gowns are hanging neatly & our team are in the midst of final preparations for tomorrow, when we'll head to the University of Glasgow for the first time in almost 3 years to welcome our newest Fellows & Members. We hope you all have a fantastic day!
Tonight our building is illuminated in red in solidarity and remembrance for health workers in Myanmar who have risked, and lost, their lives to provide care to those who need it over a year of deadly conflict
Learn more:
#MyanmarsHealthMatters
@THETlinks
What a day at our Diploma Ceremony! A warm welcome to our Honorary Fellows Sir Tom Hunter, Dr Adar Poonawalla, President’s Medal winner Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert and Honorary Fellow Professor Chris Lavy…
Glasgow Royal Infirmary - one of the top 100 hospitals in the world, 9th in the UK and 1st in Scotland ... not bad for 225 years old! Congratulations to all our colleagues at this world-leading hospital 😊
@JackieDocjt
@MoMcEl
@GRI_ED
@grisurgery
@QiGri
On
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
, Dr Christine Goodall, OBE, founding member of
@MAVscotland
, reflects on the causes and impact of suicide, and how we can provide better support to those who need it most.
To all the
#FiY1
doctors starting work over the next few weeks - you’ve got this, and your colleagues have got your back. Trainees Committee member
@KaitlinMayne
has this message for you...
@JackieDocjt
@JAAFairweather
A massive congratulations to our poster prize winners Dr Zoe Harzeli and team for their work on '120 days to being ACE - a structured approach to deteriorating patients' ... Very well deserved!
#medicine24
“I for one, and Scotland, are very, very proud of each and every one of you.” Scotland’s National Clinical Director,
@jasonleitch
congratulates our newest Fellows and Members.
#RCPSGCeremony
Today is our 423rd birthday! After all this time, the purpose of our College is fundamentally the same as it has always been. Thanks to all our members, colleagues and friends who have worked with us over the past year to support and speak up for our global healthcare community!
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Dr Christine Goodall as Dean Elect of our Faculty of Dental Surgery. Her previous roles in the Faculty include Director of Dental Examinations & Vice Dean
Many Congratulations, Christine!🌟
@MAVscotland
@SurgeonAndy
It was a great pleasure for our President Mr Mike McKirdy to host our annual former presidents' lunch last week. It was a lovely occasion and great to see so many former presidents of the College looking well and in good form.
@JackieDocjt
@FrankFgdunn
@davidgallowaymd
We have joined the global health community to call for climate action ahead of
@COP26
to avert “biggest health threat facing humanity”.
Over 300 organisations representing 45million health professionals have signed the
#HealthyClimate
Prescription Letter🌍
Congratulations and well deserved recognition for our fantastic College President
@JackieDocjt
on being awarded an honorary degree from
@CaledonianNews
:
We have taken the difficult decision to postpone, cancel or review delivery of the majority of our training and assessment activity from Monday 16 March 2020 for the foreseeable future. Read our full statement here>
@JackieDocjt
#COVID19
“While our medical schools continue to produce a majority of female graduates, it’s really disappointing to see that today’s report has confirmed that women are under-represented in senior roles within the NHS" says
@JackieDocjt
"The lessons I learned in those first few days have stuck with me: patients come first, the team is the centre of what we do, make sure you look after yourself and others, and look for the small positives in every day" says
@helloarrianne
#TipsForNewDocs
"The quicker that everyone is vaccinated, the quicker we can get back to a normal life; to doing the things that we all love"
@RCPSGTrainees
join young medics in urging young people to get vaccinated
@ScotAcademy
Today we publish the 2020 UK
#PhysicianCensus
report with
@RCPEdin
@RCPhysicians
- 48% of advertised consultant vacancies left unfilled as no suitable applicants
- consultants work 11% above their contracted hours due to workload
Read the full report:
Our President's Conference takes place on 16 November and we’re highlighting some of the experts you can hear from.
@MichaelMarmot
is Professor of Epidemiology at
@ucl
, and is Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity.
Medical trainees have written an open letter to young people warning against misinformation on social media and encouraging vaccine uptake.
"If you are in your 20s and 30s our appeal to you is simple: Please get vaccinated."
@RCPSGTrainees
@ScotAcademy
@AoMRC
We are delighted to be part of the Healthcare Skills and Simulation Collaborative (HSSC) in partnership with
@NHSGCC
@NHS_Education
@JubileeHospital
and
@NHSLanarkshire
to enhance access to professional skills and education facilities for health workers
Congratulations to Dr Claire Langridge, Ms Nicola Jane Madeley,
@DrToniHo
and Ms Mary M Brown who joined us last week at
#RCPSGTimeToHeal
to celebrate their successful completion of the Leadership Development Scholarship Programme.
This week we were delighted to welcome Professor Chris Lavy as an Honorary Fellow, recognising his work setting up orthopaedic teaching, training and research centres in Malawi. He said: “It's particularly special to be here in Scotland, which has such strong links with Malawi."
ICYMI - the BBC1 documentary tonight about Glasgow's
@Beatson_Charity
was brilliant. Thank you to all the patients for sharing their story, and to all the fantastic staff who work there. We're very fortunate to have such an amazing facility in our city!
#TheCancerHospital
Dr Patrick Grant and Dr David Ritchie were awarded our President’s Medal for their outstanding work supporting refugee doctors through the Bridges Programme here in Glasgow.
They paid tribute to their colleagues in this short video:
Tonight we're delighted to celebrate the launch of our 'Admitting Women' exhibition in College Hall. Digital exhibition coming soon!
The new artwork is inspired by stories of 4 remarkable women doctors who fought for gender equality within our College & the medical profession 🙌
We'd like to offer our warmest congratulations to College Fellows Professor Matthew Walters and Dr Derek Maguire on being recognised with OBEs in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year - we couldn't be prouder! 😊👏👏👏
#ThisIsWhoWeAre
#WeAreRCPSG
Congratulations to Erin McIlveen on receiving the Teasdale Medal – this was awarded for excellence in the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) General Surgery exam. Find out more below and on:
We were honoured to welcome His Excellency
@APMutharika
the President of Malawi to the College today to celebrate the ongoing links between our College and his country.
Today, after almost 3 years, we returned to
@UofGlasgow
for not one, but two Diploma Ceremonies! Congratulations again to all our newest Fellows and Members who joined our global community - we look forward to working with and supporting you over the years to come!
#WeAreRCPSG
Today the first
@MRCPUK
PACES23 exam was run by our College in Dumfries! If you were one of our candidates, we hope it went well - and a huge thank you to all of our examiners.
Here's our team of examiners, and host Dr Nadeeka Rathnamalala with Exams Manager Louise Hemmings.
A massive congratulations to our Honorary Fellow Sally Magnusson (pictured here with our President Elect Dr Jackie Taylor), on winning the 2017 Scotswoman of the Year for her work on dementia
@PlaylistForLife
- very well deserved!
#SWOTY
Congratulations to College Fellow Professor Iain McInnes, who has been awarded the prestigious Carol Nachman Prize for Rheumatology 2019, the world’s highest honour awarded to a rheumatologist.
No Hungry Staff!
This year is about positive change to the wellbeing of NHS staff and it starts now! No one will go hungry again.
#24HrHotFoodForTheNHS