Miles Mack
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Miles Mack | |
|---|---|
| Born | Essex, England |
| Education | University of Edinburgh |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Chair of RCGP Scotland 2014–2017 |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | doctor |
| Field | General Practitioner |
| Website | milesmack |
Miles Bradley Mack OBE FRCGP is a medical doctor who was chair of the Scottish Academy 2019–2022 and was chair of the Scottish council of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) 2014–2017. He works as a general practitioner in Dingwall in the north of Scotland.
Mack was born in Essex and lived there for 15 years, before his parents moved to the Highlands.[1] He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, qualifying in 1989.
Career
Mack has been a partner at Dingwall Medical Group since 1993.[1]
He helped mark the centenary of the 1912 Dewar Report[2] having helping undertake research into the contents of the work.[3] He described Scottish Government’s plans to designate new controls on pharmacy applications as a significant step forward in health service planning for remote and rural and isolated areas.[4] Mack has also highlighted the importance of support for people who experience difficulties related to mental health.[5]
RCGP Scotland chair
In November 2014, Mack became the chair of the Scottish council of RCGP, succeeding Dr John Gillies.[6] He was vice chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland.[7]
During his first year as RCGP Scotland chairman, Mack highlighted many issues that would need to be tackled in Scotland.[8] He also spoke about how he saw general practice as a part of healthcare worth investing in,[9] Following this the Scottish Government announced some further measures of support for general practice.[10]
In November 2017, he was succeeded as the chair of the Scottish council of RCGP by Dr Carey Lunan.[11] He became a member of the RCGP's trustee board that year, for a three-year period.[12]
Scottish Academy chair
In December 2019, he became chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland (Scottish Academy), the first GP to hold this post.[13]