Our Practice is committed to supporting the future of general practice in Scotland, and in May 2024 we were accredited as a GP specialty training practice. 

GP Specialist Trainees (sometimes known as GP Registrars) are fully qualified doctors who have completed their Foundation Training (Years 1 & 2) and have commenced the GP training programme. 

Our Educational Supervisors are Dr Allana Cappiello and Dr Kathryn McBain. All GP partners however are involved in supporting and supervising trainees. Dr Cappiello is our GP training lead for the practice. 

We currently have three GP Specialist Trainees working with us:

• Dr Mohammed Haruna – GPST2 (GP Specialist Trainee Year 2)

• Dr Gordon Proctor – GPST2

• Dr Megan Walker – GPST2

Having GP trainees in the Practice brings the benefit of their up‑to‑date knowledge and varied experience, while also increasing appointment availability and offering patients a wider choice of doctor.

As part of their training, trainees may need to video some consultations for assessment. If this is requested, you will always be asked for your consent first. GP trainees also regularly undertake a joint surgery which involves a GP educational supervisor being present during the consultation. A joint surgery is a good learning opportunity and allows the trainee to receive live feedback/input from the GP. 

Our Practice also supports the training of Foundation Doctors (sometimes known as Resident doctors). These are fully qualified doctors in the early stages of their medical career, usually within the first two years after graduating from medical school. During this time, they rotate through a variety of hospital specialties and community placements, including general practice, to gain broad experience before deciding on their future career path.

In our Practice, Foundation doctors are supervised by Dr Kerry Mathewson, our Foundation Educational Supervisor, with all of our doctors contributing to their learning and development.

They work closely with the rest of the team and are always supported to ensure safe, high‑quality care.

We regularly welcome 5th Year Medical Students from the University of Dundee as part of their training. These students are in the final stages of their medical degree and spend time in general practice to gain valuable experience of patient care in the community.

During their placement, students may sit in on consultations or take part in supervised appointments. This helps them learn about the role of a GP and develop the skills they will need as future doctors. Towards the end of their rotation in general practice, students may conduct some appointments without direct supervision. However, they are required to review each consultation with their supervising doctor immediately afterwards to ensure safe and appropriate care.

Patients benefit from the additional time and attention students can provide, and you will always be asked for your consent before a student is present at your consultation.