03 December 2024
Voting for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s next Vice Chair Scotland opens tomorrow (4 November 2024).
It comes as Dr John-Paul (JP) Loughery’s term as Vice President Scotland concludes in Spring next year.
The current Vice Chair for Scotland, Dr Fiona Hunter, will take on the VP role, leaving the Vice Chair position open for election.
The Vice Chair plays a vital role, and the successful candidate will support Dr Hunter in her work representing members in Scotland and the Emergency Medicine specialty.
Along with the Vice President, they will meet with policy makers to influence Scottish Government and NHS Scotland and make sure that Emergency Care is high on their agenda.
They will work to strengthen the College’s ability to flag challenges faced by emergency departments in the nation and beyond, improving patient care and the working lives of members.
The two candidates vying for the position are:
Read more about why they wish to become the next Vice Chair of Scotland.
The result will be decided via an election which is being hosted by Civica on behalf of the College and will run until 18 December 2024.
To be eligible to vote in this election you should be a Fellow, Associate Fellow or Member in good standing with the College, practising Emergency Medicine in a substantive position working within Scotland. We encourage all eligible members to participate in shaping the leadership of RCEM Scotland by voting for a candidate who aligns with your vision for the future of emergency medicine in Scotland.
Those who qualify to vote in this election will receive an email from Civica tomorrow, 4 December 2024, with details on the candidates and instructions on the voting process.
