Qualifications

General Practice

  1. MBChB: Dundee University 1989 GMC registration number: 3321973 (GMC web site)
  2. JCPTGP : a certificate that all GPs have which means that I am a fully Qualified GP
  3. DRCOG: Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (this means that I have extra training in women’s health)
  4. DFFP: Diploma of Faculty of Family Planning
  5. LFHom (Med) : Homeopathic qualification at GP level, not as a homeopathic NHS Consultant – 1yr intensive course

Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine

  • Introduction to Sports Medicine BASM
  • Lower Limb Advanced Sports injury Courses with BASM
  • BMAS Acupuncture Training : Used to treat sporting injuries without drugs
  • Back and Pelvis Advanced Sports injury Courses with BASM
  • Diploma of Cyriax Organisation - ( Orthopaedic Medicine/Musculoskeletal Medicine) -1992 This is the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue/sporting injuries using techniques of manipulation, deep transverse friction’s and injections. Ie sporting injury diagnosis and treatment
  • Bath University Sports Course : Primary Care
  • Bath University Sports Course: Body in motion - Biomechanics
  • Bath University Sports Course: Exercise Physiology
  • Bath University Sports Course: The Sporting Mind – Sporting Psychology
  • Bath University Sports Course: Sports Injuries
  • Bath University Sports Course: Two intensive injury management courses
  • MDCH (Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis) – London College of Clinical Hypnosis: Clinical hypnotherapy, psychology and psychotherapy
  • LTA Shoulder Masterclass : Dr Ben Kibler : Shoulder injuries focusing on tennis
  • Multiple Conferences over the years
  • PgC MU(MSK) - Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound: this is a specialist qualification used in the NHS for Sonography


Complementary Medicine:

  • Acupuncture- BMAS Foundation Course and Basic Certificate of Competence (1991)
  • Acupuncture-Three Courses in Specific Disease Management
  • LFHom (Med) : Homeopathic qualification at GP level, not as a homeopathic NHS Consultant – 1yr intensive course
  • Homeopathic Specialist Training Courses: 3 years post LFHom level training. ( I did not sit the consultant examination as I did not want to leave General Practice )
  • MDCH (Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis) – London College of Clinical Hypnosis: Clinical hypnotherapy, psychology and psychotherapy – 1yr intensive course
  • Phytotherapy: Basic training
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

Aviation Medicine:

  • RAF training in Aviation medicine, Basic, Advanced, Occupational
  • EASA- Advanced course in Aviation Medicine - Kings college London ( an update/revision after a break from Aviation Medicine)
  • Qualified to provide Class 2 medicals for EASA pilots under the CAA umbrella