Position: Deputy Lead Dean Director and TDWS Co-Chair

I am a hospital doctor interested in diabetes in Glasgow.  I am the Deputy Lead Dean Director for Mental Health; General Practice, Broad Based Training, Public Health; and TDWS Co-Chair.  I enjoy watching sport, jogging and eating out.

Position: TDWS Co-Chair and Associate Postgraduate Dean

I am a consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology based in Edinburgh. I am TDWS Co-Chair and Associate Dean for Less Than Full Time training. I have two teenagers and enjoy coming to work! 

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am a Consultant Rheumatologist based in Lanarkshire and I am an Associate Dean for Trainee Development and Wellbeing with particular interest in Career development. When not at work, I enjoy the outdoors, cooking, reading and learning French.

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

Hello, I am Fiona Drimmie. I have worked for the Scotland deanery since 2006 and am a Neonatologist based in Dundee in my Clinical role. During my career with the deanery I have enjoyed working with and supporting trainees from lots of different specialties at differing points in their careers. When I am not working I get dragged around by 2 big black dogs and along with my family are renovating an old farm house. This may well take us a long time!

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am an Emergency Medicine consultant in Lanarkshire. Away from work I am married with two young adult sons who have left the nest. I live in Glasgow, with my husband and 2 dogs, enjoy the outdoors, cooking, cinema and friendships and am pretty happy with my work life balance. 

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am an Emergency Physician based in Fife. I am one of the Associate Post Graduate Deans for Career Support. I am a dad of three, a parkrunner and a movie lover. 

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am a consultant Interventional Radiologist in Ninewells hospital Dundee. My Deanery roles include LTFT and Careers and Simulation for Diagnostic trainees.

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am a Consultant in Acute Medicine in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, where I'm also one of the Assistant Directors of Medical Education.  Outside of work, I enjoy walking the dog, running, socialising and holidays. 

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am a Consultant in Clinical Genetics in Aberdeen, specialising in paediatric genetics.  My clinics are in Aberdeen, Inverness and Shetland.  I also have an undergraduate role.  A lot of my non-working time is spent on our garden but I enjoy travelling, exploring and walking too.

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am a Paediatric Intensivist based in Glasgow. Outside of work I participate in Irish Dancing and am working towards my teacher qualification. I also go to the gym regularly and I am training to be a qualified Personal Trainer. I live with my partner and we are expecting our first baby to arrive in 2025!

Position: TPD for Trainee Support, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am a GP in Aberdeenshire and also work as an Associate Advisor and GP TPD in the North and a TPD for Trainee Support in the West. I have two teenage children, a dog and four chickens. I enjoy reading, cooking and watching both my children and Scotland play rugby.

Position: TPD for Trainee Support, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am a 5 session GP Partner and Trainer as well as Course Organiser for Forth Valley. I am also TPD for Trainee Support for West of Scotland. When not working I like to run, read and travel - ideal time off would include all 3!

Position: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I am an Acute Medic based at Forth Valley Royal, where I've worked since 2022 after a relocation from the NW of England.  I have APGD responsibilities with the Quality Team and TDWS.  Outside of work, I am currently trying to house train 3 small children.  My hobbies include running and cycling, as an attempt to offset my first love - eating out at any available opportunity.

Position: Service Manager, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

Hi, I am the admin service manager for TDWS.  I’ve worked in NES since 2005 as part of the training management team.  Away from work I am a keen gardener, enjoy walks with my dog, and doing 1000 piece plus jigsaws.

Position: Trainee Wellbeing and Support Manager, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

Hi, I'm Kathleen Forsyth, newly appointed Wellbeing and Support Manager within TDWS.  I have worked in NES since 2010 as part of the training management team.  When I am not at work, I enjoy hitting the gym and spending quality time socialising with family and friends.

Position: Team Leader, Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service

I joined NES in April 2024 as Trainee Development & Wellbeing Service Team Leader and previously worked for NHS Lanarkshire. When I am not at work, I am at the side of a football pitch with my two young boys or being sociable with family and friends.

Position: Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service Administrator

I have been an Administrative Officer for NES since 2019. Prior to joining Medical in 2022, I worked across different workstreams, including Public Health, and Women, Children, Young People and Families. Away from work I enjoy motorsports and watching TV.

Position: Trainee Development and Wellbeing Service Administrator

I joined NES at the beginning of 2023, having previously worked at NHS Tayside. Away from work, I enjoy walks in nature with my husband and our dog, I am involved in my local hospital radio station, and I am a houseplant enthusiast.