Jackie Taylor MBChB, FRCP

Professor Jackie Taylor MB ChB, FRCP graduated from the University of Glasgow medical school, trained and dually accredited in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine and was appointed to her current consultant post in Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1997. She is a full time clinician with a sub-specialty interest in heart failure. From a managerial perspective, she has been Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director and Clinical Quality Lead in Geriatric Medicine. Professor Taylor has a major interest in training and education of healthcare professionals. She is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. She is the Chair of the British Geriatrics Society Cardiovascular Section which plays an important role in education. Professor Taylor’s other main professional roles have been as Vice President Medical and Honorary Secretary of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.