Council and Committees
Find out about the make-up of our FSEM, from the Faculty Board down to each Committee. Council meets four times a year, and develops FSEM’s policy and direction in relation to professional and clinical matters. Council also considers and acts on current issues affecting professional practice and standards. Council is made up of the 5 ex-officio, 12 elected members, and other representatives of those involved in the FSEM’s work. The Council is also supported by a wide range of sub-committees.
FSEM Structure
Here you can see an overview of FSEM’s structure, with the Board of Trustees, Council and our Committees.
Board of Trustees
The FSEM Board of Trustees consist of our Office Bearers and Lay Trustees.
Council
FSEM Council members are elected for a period of four years. They include Members, Fellows and representatives from other faculties, colleges or organisations who play an active role in Committees, Working Parties and regular meetings.
Council meets four times in the year. View full list below:
| Council Members | Position Held | Term of Office Commenced | Term of Office Ends |
| Dr Natasha Jones | President | 2021 | 2024 (extended to 2025) |
| Dr Niall Elliot | Vice-President | 2024 | 2027 |
| Dr Julia Newton | Vice-President | 2021 | 2024 (extended to 2025) |
| Dr Pria Krishnasamy | Hon. Secretary, Chair of EDI Committee | 2022 | 2025 |
| Dr John Rogers | Hon. Treasurer | 2023 | 2026 |
| Dr Maetto Bernardotto | Member of Council | Elected 2024 | 2028 |
| Dr Kay Brennan | Member of Council | Elected 2024 | 2028 |
| Dr Dionisio Izquerio | Member of Council, Chair of Communications Committee | Elected 2024 | 2028 |
| Professor Courtney Kipps | Member of Council | Elected 2024 | 2028 |
| Dr Andrew Hogg | Member of Council | Elected 2020 | 2025 |
| Dr Christopher Speers | Member of Council | Elected 2021 | 2025 |
| Dr Jim Kerss | Member of Council | Elected 2022 | 2026 |
| Dr Rebecca Robinson | Member of Council | Elected 2022 | 2026 |
| Dr Daniel Brooke | Member of Council | Elected 2023 | 2027 |
| Dr Harriet Collins | Member of Council | Elected 2023 | 2027 |
| Dr Kate Strachan | Member of Council | Elected 2023 | 2027 |
| Dr Leon Creaney | Member of Council | Elected 2024 | 2024 |
| Dr Alastair Nicol | Representative, Chair of Examinations | Appointed 2019 | |
| Dr David Pugh | Representative, Chair of Appraisal & Revalidation Committee | Appointed 2021 | |
| Dr Andrew Cuff | Representative, Clinical Lead for the Diplomate Membership | Appointed 2023 | 2025 |
| Dr Jonathan Houghton | Representative, Chair of Elite Sport Committee | Appointed 2021 | |
| Professor Patrick Wheeler | Representative, Chair of BASEM | Appointed 2023 | |
| Dr Robert Powell | Lead Dean | Appointed 2021 | |
| Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon | Representative, ARMA | Appointed 2024 | |
| Dr Edward Appleby | Registrar Representative | Elected 2024 | 2026 |
| Dr Dan Fitzpatrick | Registrar Representative | Elected 2023 | 2025 |
| Dr Sonia Bains | Representative, Chair of New Consultants Committee | Elected 2024 | |
| Meg Ormond | USEMS President | Elected 2024 | |
| Dr John MacLean | Representative, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow | Appointed 2015 | |
| Vacant | Representative, Royal College of Ophthalmologists | ||
| Professor Paul Dimitri | Representative, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health | Appointed 2017 | |
| Dr Robert Campbell | Representative, Royal College of Radiologists | Appointed 2024 | |
| Professor Julian Redhead | Royal College of Emergency Medicine | Appointed 2017 | |
| Dr Victoria Tzortiziou-Brown | Representative, Royal College of General Practitioners | Appointed 2020 | |
| Mr Robert Crawford | Representative, Royal College of Surgeons England, Faculty of Dental Surgery | Appointed 2020 | |
| Dr Mike Rossiter | Representative, Royal College of Physicians | Appointed 2021 | |
| Dr Michael Molloy | Representative, Dean FSEM Ireland | Appointed 2022 | 2025 |
| Mr Bilal Barkatali | Representative, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Appointed 2023 |
Committees
The Faculty oversee a variety of committees that prioritise different branches of FSEM and our aligned objectives.
Exams Committee
Chair: Dr Alastair Nicol
The Exams Committee oversees the running and development of our examinations, including Membership exams and Diploma options.
Find out moreEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Chair: Dr Pria Krishnasamy
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee aspires to be part of a profession where everyone is equally valued and respected. In line with our commitment to improving our specialty, we want to help create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Out of The Blocks Committee
Chair: Dr Sonia Bains
Out of the blocks is a Faculty initiative created by SEM consultants to support new SEM consultants in the first 5 years of practice.
Find out moreDiplomate Committee
Chair: Dr Andrew Cuff
The Committee offers a place for existing and new members across the specialties to facilitate inter-professional learning and development.
Find out moreMSK Medicine Committee
Chair: Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon
increasing our influence within the NHS across the four nations involves working with national partners to develop collaborative models for both musculoskeletal care and physical activity for integrated care systems. The aim of this committee is to work to support this objective.
Exercise medicine Committee
Chair: Dr Catherine Lester
The Exercise Medicine Committee is a multidisciplinary group that oversees the running and development of our physical activity and exercise medicine agenda, including the Moving Medicine Strategy, and is committed to promoting exercise medicine for all.
Find out moreCommunications Committee
Chair: Dr Dionisio Izquierdo
The Communications Committee ensures that FSEM are the voice for Sport and Exercise Medicine in the UK, covering a range of important topics within the specialty.
View position statementsElite Sport Committee
Chair: Dr Jonathan Houghton
The Elite Sports Committee have a breadth of experience and will spearhead the Elite Sport strand of our organisational strategy which can be seen through the link below.
Find out moreAppraisal and Revalidation Committee
Chair: Dr Dave Pugh
FSEM provides an appraisal and revalidation service for its Fellows and Members which is compliant with the requirements of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice framework for appraisal and revalidation of doctors practicing in the UK.
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