#RGPAS16
3rd – 5th November 2016, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
Never have I been to a conference so friendly, so relaxed, and so full of life.
Message from the Sandpiper Trust…
Had a great few days. Thanks a lot for the financial support and invite, and all the effort put in for making it so welcoming and interesting for students.
Anonymous
Very welcoming, good atmosphere, good to have close exposure to Rural GP's and trainees to gain some real-life experience into their lives. Good selection of presentations. Good emphasis on student involvement.
Anonymous
The conference was an amazing experience. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to meet more rural gps and gain a better understanding of the challenges and rewards of the job
Anonymous
The conference gave a really good chance to speak to established rural GPs and other trainees, and establish the opportunities available within rural medicine. It was also a great chance to talk to other students with similar interests.
Anonymous student
I very much enjoyed the warm welcome experienced which made the whole conference more enjoyable. The talks were of a level I feel I could get involved in and think about, so I didn't feel out of my depth.
Anonymous
Where did delegates come from?…
#RGPAS16
3rd – 5th November 2016, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
Never have I been to a conference so friendly, so relaxed, and so full of life.
Message from the Sandpiper Trust…
The conference was an amazing experience. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to meet more rural gps and gain a better understanding of the challenges and rewards of the job
Anonymous
Had a great few days. Thanks a lot for the financial support and invite, and all the effort put in for making it so welcoming and interesting for students.
Anonymous
Very welcoming, good atmosphere, good to have close exposure to Rural GP's and trainees to gain some real-life experience into their lives. Good selection of presentations. Good emphasis on student involvement.
Anonymous
The conference gave a really good chance to speak to established rural GPs and other trainees, and establish the opportunities available within rural medicine. It was also a great chance to talk to other students with similar interests.
Anonymous student
I very much enjoyed the warm welcome experienced which made the whole conference more enjoyable. The talks were of a level I feel I could get involved in and think about, so I didn't feel out of my depth.
Anonymous
Where did delegates come from?…
#RGPAS15
5th – 7th November 2015, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
Opportunites to network, gain insight into rural practice and also the welcome. Felt very much at home and my opinions were considered as equal! Well done.
Anonymous
How welcoming everyone was from the moment we arrived. It was also clear that everyone was interested in our views about different topics since we will (hopefully!) be the next generation of rural GPs in a few years time.
Anonymous
Everyone was incredibly friendly and there was a strong impression that people were genuinely interested in what we had to say. The level of enthusiasm and passion shown by everyone was truly inspiring.
Anonymous
Great conference, will be attending again and will be recommending it to colleagues. An excellent insight into the world of rural GP.
Anonymous
#RPAS14
6th – 8th November 2014, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
#RPAS2013
7th – 9th November 2013, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
RPAS 2012
8th -10th November 2012, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
The Rural GP Association of Scotland is an organisation whose membership comprises General Practitioners from across rural Scotland. It was previously in existence for 10 years as the Remote Practitioners’ Association of Scotland, and prior to that for around 30 years as The Inducement Practitioners’ Association, but was renamed RGPAS in December 2014 to reflect the increasingly recognised role of a rural GP.
The purpose of the Association is to further the educational and medico-political needs of its members. The educational activity is concentrated into the Annual Conference, and political issues discussed at the AGM. Medico-political issues are also dealt with throughout the year as the need arises, for instance: during recent years of New Contract negotiations, representatives of the RPAS have had a strong political voice. Together with SGPC representatives they have resolved many contentious issues with relation to rural issues and the New Contract.
Members of RGPAS have a common aim which is to uphold and develop high quality rural medical services in their respective areas. Many of our members work in single-handed or small isolated Practices, and therefore the Association provides an invaluable link to others who are in the same sort of situation, with similar challenges and opportunities to innovate.
RGPAS is keen to extend its membership to any GP who feels they would benefit from joining. In addition, we intend to make further opportunities available for students and trainees over the next few years.

David is a GP Principal on the Isle of Arran. He became Chair of RGPAS in 2016.
Peter von Kaehne
Vice Chair
Angus is a GP Principal on the Isle of Islay. He became Secretary of RGPAS in 2016.
Angus MacTaggart
Secretary
Malcolm is a GP Principal in Carradale, Kintyre.

Isla is a Sessional GP, working across the Highlands of Scotland and beyond. She became Membership Secretary in 2016.
Isla Hislop
Membership SecretaryJim Finlayson
Postgraduate Dean
Chris is a Sessional GP, working across the Highlands of Scotland.
Chris Williams
Additional Member