A woman has been chosen as the president-elect of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for the first time in its 418-year history.
Dr Jackie Taylor will assume the role for one year, before taking on the three-year term as president of the college in December 2018 when Professor David Galloway's term comes to an end.
The college, founded in 1599, is the UK's only multidisciplinary royal college, and supports members from across the world in upholding the highest medical standards and professionalism.
Professor Galloway, current president, announced the results of the election for college office bearers at the college's annual general meeting (AGM) in Glasgow this weekend.
Hany Eteiba has been elected vice president (medical) and Alison Lannigan vice president (surgical).
Professor Galloway said: "I am absolutely delighted to welcome Dr Jackie Taylor to the role of president-elect for our college. Her position will be truly historic as she prepares to be the first woman president of the college in our 418-year history.
"I think it is a wonderful outcome to our election process and as I really look forward to working with Jackie for the next year, I offer my warmest congratulations and very best wishes for a successful presidency in due course.
"It is wonderful to congratulate and welcome Alison Lannigan and Dr Hany Eteiba to their respective roles as newly elected vice presidents of our college in their respective disciplines.
"Both have been involved before, have solid experience and bring tremendous talent and vision as we tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead."
Dr Taylor is a consultant physician in medicine for the elderly based at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
She was elected by her fellow members on a platform that the college must use its independent position to ensure optimal recruitment and retention of staff and excellence in service delivery.
Speaking following the AGM she said: "I feel hugely privileged to have been elected to the post of president-elect, and in particular to be the first woman to have been given this honour. I look forward to building on the legacy of the college and leading it into an exciting new era."
Professor Galloway said the past year has been one of "enormous progress" for the college, with membership growing to more than 14,000 members from 84 countries, while the size of the staff team in Glasgow has grown by around 20% to ensure that it can further improve its educational services.
He added: "While our growing membership continues to face a range of challenges from a combination of financial, demographic and political factors in Scotland and beyond, our college is in better shape than ever to be able to support them throughout their career."
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