GGE : G43030 : Regent Gardens Medical Practice

Regent Gardens Medical Practice, 18 Union Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1DH

Trainers

Mark McAuley
David Gilmore

 

Type of practice

Urban / semi rural

 

List size 10,500

 

Number of Doctors and outside interests

We have 9 GPs not all working full time within the practice. Dr McAuley has a training role within NES as program director (Glasgow North East). He also undertakes medicolegal examinations for Freedom from Torture (a human rights organisation based in Glasgow).  Dr Macdonald and Dr Gilmore are both involved in the long-term care of inpatients with organic brain disorders at Stobhill hospital.

 

Interesting features of the practice

The practice operates from a modern purpose-built building which was opened in 2008. The practice area includes Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, Milton of Campsie and Torrance as well as some surrounding farms. The practice has a well-established chaplaincy project that has been running for many years as well as close links with local volunteer organisations. The practice has a number of patients in two local nursing homes. The practice list has been steadily growing over the last decade.

 

Educational Opportunities

The practice is committed to training with all doctors being involved in tutorials and supervision of registrars. We are involved in medical student teaching with Glasgow University – years one and two.

 

Advantages / opportunities of working in the practice

There is a dedicated trainee consulting room, also allowing use for private study. Good computer access throughout the building including a library and a conference room. Trainee day release meetings are held within the practice for our locality.

 

Updated 11/01/2023