Simon qualified at Guys Hospital in 1977. Came up to work at the Norfolk & Norwich in Paediatrics and liked the area so much that he joined the Vocational Training Scheme and became a principle in general practice in 1982. Has been a trainer in general practice since 1985. Was the GP Tutor at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital from 1989 to 1992 where he realised just how little he knew about medical education. As a result, he spent three years completing the Dundee Course in Medical Education. He now has a particular interest in the development of a curriculum for training and how to encourage doctors to develop their own learning skills. An honorary senior lecturer at the University of East Anglia, he is also heavily involved in training nurse practitioners at the University. He has recently been promoted from course organiser to patch director & is leading on the SHO training reforms.

He is also involved with organising and mentoring Academic GP VTS posts for which he could be contacted.

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