M.B.Ch.B (Glasgow) 1991

D.R.C.O.G

D.F.F.P

M.R.C.G.P

A native of Oban, I trained in medicine at Glasgow University .  I emigrated to Norfolk in 1992 to be with my wife to be and I gained most of my hospital experience in the Norfolk and Norwich hospital.  Despite the beautiful Norfolk countryside, the fine dry summers and the lack of midgies in Norfolk, we chose to return to the West of Scotland and I completed by GP training in Tarbert on the shores of Loch Fyne. I stayed on there for another year as an associate GP while looking for a permanent position.

I was honoured to be accepted to partnership at Tweeddale Medical Practice in October 1997 where I replaced Dr Colin MacDonald.  Tweeddale Medical Practice is committed to ongoing education and development of all members and I have enjoyed taking part in this over the years.  I began to tutor medical students from Aberdeen University and enjoyed this.  I sat my MRCGP exam and passed with distinction.  I then took the Scottish national trainers course and became a trainer of GP registrars (doctors who wish to become GPs).

In addition to my educational role in the practice, I take responsibility for diabetes care.  I mainly enjoy the basics of general practice, which is seeing patients who wish to consult with me about medical problems.  In my time outside work, I run around after my four children most of the time.  I enjoy teaching and coaching at the local swimming club and try to keep myself fit with swimming, cycling running and reading.