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Celebrating 425 years of the College | Jamini Sen: A portrait of our rst female Fellow Meet the innovators who changed the world | Introducing the President-Elect Courses, conferences and exams
For the Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Left: Chifundo Banda and Esther Khomba, two Malawian dental students visiting our College in September
Meet the President-Elect
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Glasgow’s Gift to the World’
Battling Health Inequalities: Doctors on the Front Line
425 Years of Innovation
Jamini Sen: Portrait of our First Female Fellow
Confronting Obesity: Addressing a Systemic Challenge
Inspiring Voices
Update from the President News
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Welcome to College Voice
Welcome to College Voice. In this special edition we celebrate 425 years of innovation, looking back at some of the leading figures who have shaped our history, and featuring the inspiring voices of those making an impact today.
We trace our history through the extraordinary achievements of our past Fellows and Members. Beginning with the founding of the College by Maister Peter Lowe in 1599, to the present day with Professor Jeremy Bagg, who helped to establish Malawi’s first dental school (p.16). In that time, our College has set the stage for some of the most important advancements in medical history.
We reflect on the pioneering work of Scottish surgeon William Macewen (p.06) and the co-development of the world-renowned Glasgow Coma Scale by former College President, Sir Graham Teasdale (p.12).
We also share images of a new portrait of Jamini Sen, our first female Fellow. Originally from West Bengal, India, Sen was a champion for women in medicine and we are proud to celebrate her remarkable life and work (p.22).
As we celebrate our rich history, it is important that we also look to the future. This year’s Physicians’ Census revealed the mounting pressure which remains on our health service, exacerbated by the fight against widening health inequalities (p.14). In response, we hear from a doctor and a dentist in training on their vision for the future of the NHS and how we can bring about change (p.29).
As a College community, we will continue to innovate to improve the lives of our patients – and the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Mr Mike McKirdy President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Right: President Mike McKirdy
Right: Crowds gather for
A new Travel Medicine Dean and Honorary Fellows , the Macewen Exhibition , College’s Commitment to Inclusivity , and a Green Tourism award
Welcoming new Honorary Fellows
At six inspiring Honorary Fellows to our College.
In and author Melanie Reid MBE for services to
In April, we recognised Professor Laura Viani, President of the Royal College of Surgeons in
national cochlear implant programme, which would later become the National Hearing Implant and Research Centre.
In May, Jeremy Bagg OBE, Emeritus Professor at the University of Glasgow, was recognised for his work
And in June, we celebrated the work of Professor Nachi Chockalingam, a renowned biomedical engineer and scientist.
Earlier in the year, at the Global Blue Skies Conference in California, we also awarded Honorary Fellowships to Chemistry Nobel Prize winner, Sir David MacMillan, and Dr Susan Samueli for her work in advancing integrative medicine.
Professor David Ross appointed as Travel Medicine Dean
At the Faculty of Travel Medicine AGM in October, Professor David Ross was appointed as Dean, succeeding Dr Sam Allen. Professor Ross has served in various prominent roles for the Faculty, including Director of Education,
Professor Ross said: “I am honoured to take over from Sam and his illustrious predecessors as Dean.
Professor Ross said:
“I am honoured to take over from Sam and his illustrious predecessors as Dean.”
“My priorities are to seek professional regulation of the specialty and to raise educational standards for all practitioners that deliver travel medicine services in both the public and private sectors.
“In addition, I will seek to ensure the Faculty strategic plan is coherent with the College plan, with a focus on raising our international membership.
“My UK Defence Medical Services, is collegiate, and I would welcome any thoughts on what you as Faculty members want. I look forward to serving the Travel Medicine community for the next three years.”
You can share your thoughts and ideas by emailing david.ross@rcpsg.ac.uk
College earns Green Tourism award
Our been recognised with a Green Tourism award. The bronze award was presented in May for our environmentally friendly approach to ‘People, the Royal College.
Professor Steering Group said: “Our fantastic colleagues are working tirelessly to ensure that sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. It is thanks to their
“Being recognised with this award gives our Fellows, Members and the public the assurance that we are committed to addressing climate change through continuous learning and improvement, providing appropriate education and support to colleagues, and adapting our activities as a College.”
Delivering change: Museum Transformers programme
In is designed to make collections more accessible to everyone and has been developed by a Museum Galleries Scotland expert advisory group, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It takes an
College unveils new exhibition on Sir William Macewen
The ever successful brain tumour removal is told at a new exhibition at the College.
William Macewen: At the Cutting Edge showcases
and instruments Macewen used to carry out a pivotal role in medical advancement.
Heritage Lead, Claire McDade, said: “As we approach the great innovators, past and present, and their impact on patients around the world.
“Revealed Scotland as a hub of medical innovation.”
inclusion work.
Claire McDade, Heritage Lead for our College, said: “As a College, we are committed to working inclusively with all our communities and we are delighted to have been selected to take part in the Museum Transformers programme. This is an amazing opportunity to work across the College, and with our partners, to learn together and further
Find out more about the Museum Transformers Programme: rcp.sg/change
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