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#RGPAS16

3rd – 5th November 2016, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
19

Funded students

22

Speakers

87

Delegates

773

#RGPAS16 tweets

Never have I been to a conference so friendly, so relaxed, and so full of life.

Read more in student Catherine Lawrence’s conference review…

Photo gallery

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  • #RGPAS16 student workshop1
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  • #RGPAS16 Chris Williams
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  • #RGPAS16 Stuart Fergusson
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  • #RGPAS16 Jim Finlayson2
  • #RGPAS16 plenary2
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  • #RGPAS16 Luke Regan
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  • #RGPAS16 Sarah MacLean
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  • #RGPAS16 Kate Dawson
  • #RGPAS16 Iain Cromarty
  • #RGPAS16 Helen Brandstorp
  • #RGPAS16 Helen Brandstorp

Message from the Sandpiper Trust…

Feedback from students…

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Where did delegates come from?…

#RGPAS16

3rd – 5th November 2016, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
19

Funded students

22

Speakers

87

Delegates

773

#RGPAS16 tweets

Never have I been to a conference so friendly, so relaxed, and so full of life.

Read more in student Catherine Lawrence’s conference review…

Photo gallery

  • #RGPAS16 photo1
  • #RGPAS16 photo2
  • #RGPAS16 photo3
  • #RGPAS16 photo4
  • #RGPAS16 photo4
  • #RGPAS16 photo5
  • #RGPAS16 student workshop1
  • #RGPAS16 student workshop2
  • #RGPAS16 student workshop3
  • #RGPAS16 Chris Williams
  • #RGPAS16 Jim Finlayson
  • #RGPAS16 student workshop 3
  • #RGPAS16 student workshop4
  • #RGPAS16 Student workshop5
  • #RGPAS16 Stuart Fergusson
  • #RGPAS16 Stuart Fergusson2
  • #RGPAS16 Jim Finlayson2
  • #RGPAS16 plenary2
  • #RGPAS16 plenary
  • #RGPAS16 Luke Regan
  • #RGPAS16 Luke Regan
  • #RGPAS16 Sarah MacLean
  • #RGPAS16 Sarah MacLean
  • #RGPAS16
  • #RGPAS16 Kate Dawson
  • #RGPAS16 Iain Cromarty
  • #RGPAS16 Helen Brandstorp
  • #RGPAS16 Helen Brandstorp

Message from the Sandpiper Trust…

Feedback from students…

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Where did delegates come from?…

#RGPAS15

5th – 7th November 2015, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness
11

Funded students

13

Speakers

42

Delegates

67

#RGPAS15 Tweets

Feedback from students…

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

ABOUT RGPAS

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.

RGPAS COMMITTEE

david

David is a GP Principal on the Isle of Arran. He became Chair of RGPAS in 2016.

David Hogg

Chair

Peter von Kaehne

Vice Chair
angus

Angus is a GP Principal on the Isle of Islay. He became Secretary of RGPAS in 2016.

Angus MacTaggart

Secretary
mug_malcolm-1

Malcolm is a GP Principal in Carradale, Kintyre.

Malcolm Elder

Treasurer
mug_isla-1

Isla is a Sessional GP, working across the Highlands of Scotland and beyond. She became Membership Secretary in 2016.

Isla Hislop

Membership Secretary
jim

Jim Finlayson

Postgraduate Dean
chris

Chris is a Sessional GP, working across the Highlands of Scotland.

Chris Williams

Additional Member

KEY DOCUMENTS

Constitution

Our constitution was updated, and accepted, in December 2016.

Membership Form

Full membership of RGPAS is open to all qualified rural GPs in Scotland - for only £20 per annum.