Our GPs provide overarching responsibility for patient care and handle most serious, acute and complex issues.
Dr Caroline Gilchrist MB ChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP (Glasgow 1994)
General Practitioner (Full-Time) Partner
Dr Malcolm Riddell MB ChB, MRCGP, BSc (Glasgow 2004)
General Practitioner (Full-Time) Partner
Dr Lynne Moore MB ChB, DRCOG, MRCGP, DCH (Glasgow 2006)
General Practitioner (Part-Time) Partner
What do the letters after a Doctor’s name mean?
MB ChB/MBBS – Batchelor of Medicine and Surgery. This is the standard qualification each medical student is awarded after 5 years of University Training. Although the student are officially recognised as ‘doctors’ at this stage, they require a further one years experience as a junior house officer in a hospital post before they become fully qualified doctors in the eyes of the General Medical Council.
MRCGP – Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. A postgraduate medical qualification in the United Kingdom.
DFSRH/DFFP – Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. This is a recognition of having acquired additional skills in the field of contraception and sexual health.
DRCOG – Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. This is a voluntary exam undertaken by GP’s in training to recognise specialist knowledge in the field of s pregnancy and women’s health
DCH – Diploma in Child Health. This is a similar exam to the DRCOG and recognises additional skills in the field of child health and Paediatrics.
DPD – Diploma in Practical Dermatology this is a diploma for GP’s with a special interest in Dermatological conditions.
GMC Number
You can search for any doctor’s GMC number, registration status, training and other useful information under The medical register – GMC.