I completed my undergraduate studies at Liverpool Medical School and came to the North East after my house jobs.
In my time here I have completed my MRCP Masters of Medical Education and a two year period of full time research looking at coronary heart disease in patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
I was appointed as a Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist in 2006 at CDDFT and have a number of educational roles within the trust.
I lead for Rheumatology research and we contribute to UKCLRN studies and hope to have some of our own projects soon.
In 2003 I was appointed to the Board of PMETB which was the regulator of Postgraduate Medical education in the UK until its merger with the GMC in April this year. I remain a GMC lead partner for their panel work.
I research in both the clinical and educational areas and will teach if able anyone who asks me!
In 2010 I was appointed as Head of Foundation School for Northern Deanery.
'The treatment I have received from all the staff has been excellent and could you extend my thanks to them all. A very thankful and relieved patient'.
Patient, Dermatology Outpatients Department, University Hospital of North Durham