MBChB: Dundee University 1989 GMC registration number: 3321973 (GMC web site)
JCPTGP : a certificate that all GPs have which means that I am a fully Qualified GP
DRCOG: Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (this means that I have extra training in women’s health)
DFFP: Diploma of Faculty of Family Planning
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