Statement on the next Chair and Council of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)

FMLM congratulates Professor Kamila Hawthorne MBE, FMLM Trustee, on her appointment as the next Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).

FMLM also congratulates Dr Victoria Tzortziou Brown, FMLM Founding Senior Fellow, on her appointment as the new Vice Chair-elect for RCGP External Affairs, and Dr Carter Singh, FMLM Founding Fellow, on his appointment to the RCGP Council.

Mr Peter Lees MBE, FMLM Chief Executive, said:

“This is welcome news. Professor Hawthorne, Dr Tzortziou Brown and Dr Singh are valued members and fellows of FMLM whom, I feel certain, will ensure the critical work and professional voice of general practice continues to be supported by the highest standards of medical leadership.”

Professor Mayur Lakhani CBE, FMLM Chair, said:

“On behalf of FMLM’s Board of Trustees and as a former Chair of RCGP, I would like to congratulate Professor Hawthorne, Dr Tzortziou Brown and Dr Singh on their important new roles with the College. Their ability to champion leadership throughout UK general practice at, possibly, the most challenging time since the GP system was established, deserves our utmost support.”