Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow; Honorary Air Commodore 612 Squadron, Royal Air Force. #RealisticMedicine
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19 Jun 2023
The 4 great population health challenges we face. And the risk to professionalism if we allow transactional, industrialised care to win over Careful and Kind Care.
My annual report discusses this & shows that we still have agency & hope of a different way gov.scot/isbn/9781805258407
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Lovely conversation with three great people- really enjoyed this. Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections theauralapothecary.com/88-bi…
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In this conversation, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, shares what it means to lead with compassion when pressure is constant and certainty is rare, and how the arts can play a role in healing, thank you @DrGregorSmith.
@Ioanna_Nixon @DrVilmaPBarcia 🔗drexecutivecoach.co.uk/blog/…
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Save the date.
A new blog will be going live on Tuesday 24.3.26.
We reflect on a powerful conversation with @DrGregorSmith, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer.
✨A simple but resonant message sits at its heart: “You did your best, and you turned up”.
@ioanna_nixon @DrVilmaPBarcia
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18 Nov 2025
It’s been far too long @FIFAWorldCup …but now our #TartanArmy is mobilising…😁
Congratulations @ScotlandNT Outrageously done 💙
We’ll be coming 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🏴
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22 Sep 2025
Politicians have long promised to shift spending ‘upstream’ into prevention.
But Scotland’s most senior doctor, @DrGregorSmith says it’s different this time.
Read 👇
@UofGRegiusAnna @RCGPScotland @neilcgray @NRS_PCN @NHSResearchScot @deependgp
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18 Sep 2025
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome @CMO_England, @CMOCymru, @DrGregorSmith & Professor Sir Michael McBride to end our prevention conference.
It's been a fantastic day of discussions, thank you everyone who attended and let us know what you thought using #KFPrevention.
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28 Jun 2025
Connection is key to helping people live longer, healthier lives, focusing on disease prevention and healthy aging. Connection is the key to tackling loneliness. And connecting with nature improves our wellbeing & planetary health. My 5th annual report gov.scot/binaries/content/do…
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28 Jun 2025
Not long until @IronMaiden and the playlists are getting cranked up… anyone going along to @SWG3glasgow for a refreshment at Eddie’s dive bar before / after the gig…?
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28 May 2025
Ridiculously excited after this review dropped tonight… we all need connection and belonging and with this band and these fans it’s off the scale. See you in June X-friends @ironmaiden 🤘🏻loudersound.com/bands-artist…
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28 May 2025
In the latest episode of #InsideAIR, we explore how RAF Medics juggle life in both a busy civilian job & reserve capacity.
Chief Medical Officer of Scotland, Professor @DrGregorSmith, is urging more NHS staff to join RAF Medical reserves.
Listen now 🎙️ raf.mod.uk/news/insideair/
ALT RAF Medical Reserve practicing skills with mock patient.
ALT InsideAIR logo, a serviceperson wearing a helmet and facing left (sidewards view), the left half of the image is tinted red, the right half is tinted blue, with 'InsideAIR' written in the centre of the image.
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3 May 2025
Proud to speak at #Retrieval2025 this week about my experience of @RAFMedReserves 612sq & wonderful symbiotic relationship with NHS. Not only enhancing clinical care, but also deepening skills in leadership & communication and nourishing personal resilience.
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7 Dec 2024
Well.. @NMcbrain28871 … I guess it had to come at some time…
Thank you for all the amazing music and times you’ve given me over the last 42 years. I’ve grown up and grown older with you and I’m grateful for it. All the best for your next phase. 🙏🏻❤️
7 Dec 2024
An Announcement from Iron Maiden..
I love you too All and up the Irons 🤘🤘
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7 Dec 2024
Shocked and saddened to hear about #MichailAntonio accident today. Best wishes to him and all in the @WestHam family.
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11 Nov 2024
An honour to attend the National Service of Remembrance with colleagues from 612 squadron @RAFMedReserves today. The sun shone on Edinburgh Castle as we paused to reflect on the remarkable service and sacrifice of our armed forces over many years. A very humbling experience
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29 Aug 2024
We must act quickly, collectively and decisively. @DrGregorSmith
@RealisticMed @ALLIANCEScot @NHSResearchScot @LancetCountdown @UofGRegiusAnna @JillBelch @SP_HSCS
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22 Aug 2024
FPH welcomes Scotland CMO @DrGregorSmith's Annual Report 2023-4 which recognises the climate emergency as the most significant threat to human health, and focuses on careful, kind, and equitable leadership.
Read here ➡️ gov.scot/publications/realis…
21 Aug 2024
Chief Medical Officer @DrGregorSmith's annual report outlines his vision to deliver better value care for patients & the health system
The report considers:
🔹the climate emergency & sustainability
🔹tackling health inequalities
🔹careful & kind care
➡️ow.ly/igIt50T2YFb
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22 Aug 2024
In @DrGregorSmith's new Annual Report 2023-24 – entitled Realistic Medicine: Taking Care – he champions the powerful contribution which research makes to a modern, sustainable healthcare system. @UofGRegiusAnna
Read more in our article 👉 nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/n…
ALT Promotional graphic for NHS Research Scotland featuring Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Chief Scientist (Health), with a quote: "The most satisfying thing for me is taking discoveries, new things, from bench to bedside for the benefit of the people we care for – this is my passion. I want it to be your passion too – innovation, science and technology applied to your clinical arena."
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21 Aug 2024
Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer @DrGregorSmith has expressed his pride in the life-saving research expertise that the country continues to provide both domestically and on a global scale. @UofGRegiusAnna @CSO_Scotland
Read our article 👉 nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/n…
ALT Promotional image for NHS Research Scotland featuring three healthcare professionals in conversation, with a headline about the Chief Medical Officer's report highlighting Scottish research’s role in improving and saving lives. Link to more information provided. Published 21 August 2024.
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21 Aug 2024
Chief Medical Officer @DrGregorSmith's annual report outlines his vision to deliver better value care for patients & the health system
The report considers:
🔹the climate emergency & sustainability
🔹tackling health inequalities
🔹careful & kind care
➡️ow.ly/igIt50T2YFb
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11 Jul 2024
These are beautiful instruments… which one would you go for?
I’m leaning towards the Explorer… wanted one since the earliest @IronMaiden shows I saw.
11 Jul 2024
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