Meet The Course Team

Dr Gina Johnson MB BS MSc MRCGP: Clinical Skills
	Gina has worked as a general practitioner in Luton since 1983. She has always been actively involved in primary care audit and research, and has published articles on a wide range of topics. Gina completed an MSc in medical anthropology in 2002; her dissertation was on patients’ attitudes to over the counter medicines.  She is a medical acupuncturist, and practises Integrated Medicine.

Dr Ian Hill-Smith MB BS MD MRCGP MRCP: Pharmacology

Ian started publishing research papers while studying for his BSc degree in anatomy, before graduating in medicine from University College Hospital, London. He is a GP trainer and former GP Tutor: he designed and developed the Bedfordshire Primary Care Formulary. He is a Member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He has an MD on prescribing in primary care. He has published extensively on a range of topics.

Sarah Wood

Sarah began Practice Nursing in 1990, qualifying as a Minor illness Nurse in 2003 and as an Independent Prescriber in 2004. Medical education has been a keen focus for Sarah since achieving a PGCE in Primary care in 2009. She is currently working towards a masters in Medical Education, where her primary interests are in professional identity and development. She is a tutor/facilitator both on the Minor Illness Course and for Education for Health, and has published several educational articles in Practice Nurse Magazine.

Amber Kelly RGN RHV CPT BA MA
	Amber qualified as a health visitor before moving to practice nursing, she is a nurse prescriber and community practice teacher and also has a Masters degree in literature. Together with Rhona she provided a nursing focus for the Minor Illness Manual and acts as a mentor to students on the six month course.

 

Jill Fenwick: Course Administrator
	Jill is responsible for the day to day running of the Centre, from answering the phone to providing our legendary lunches.

 

 

 

"This is the 'Industry Gold Standard' minor illness course." Dr Fay Wilson, Medical Director, Badger GP Out of Hours Co-operative