Fellowship Board

The Fellowship Board reports to the Advancement of the Professions Committee. It sets the criteria for the Fellowship by Meritorious Contributions to the Profession; to Clinical Practice; and to Knowledge. The Board also approves the process by which applications are received, processed and assessed. (View full terms of reference)

Members

• Mr Nick Bacon - Past Chair
• Mr Mark Castle - Lay member
• Dr Cheryl Scudamore - Vice-Chair from the Fellowship
• Dr Mary Fraser - Projects and Engagement Board member
• Dr Mandisa Greene - Officer Team liaison point
• Prof Tim Greet - Projects and Engagement Board member
• Prof John Innes - Chair
• Mrs Nichola Paull - Credentials Panel Chair for Clinical Practice
• Mr Andrew Robinson - Credentials Panel Chair for Profession
• Prof Robin Franklin - Credentials Panel Chair for Knowledge

Secretary

Ceri Chick (T 020 78561034, E c.chick@rcvs.org.uk)

Terms of reference

1. The Fellowship Board shall set the criteria for the Fellowship by Meritorious Contributions to the Profession; to Clinical Practice; and to Knowledge. The Board will also approve the process by which applications are received, processed and assessed.
2. The Board will make the final decision on the outcome of all applications for the Fellowship by Meritorious Contributions to the Profession; to Clinical Practice; and to Knowledge.
3. The Board will nominate new members and/or consider applications from prospective new members for the Credentials Panel, and appoint them as appropriate.
4. The Board will exist within its own remit, but will need to liaise closely with the Education Committee, the Science Panel, RCVS Council and the Operational Board.