Associate Director (AD)
The AD is responsible for all GP education in the area. The education team of Programme Organisers, Course Organisers and GP tutors are usually your first point of contact if queries arise, but where they are unable to deal with a query or problem themselves the AD will often be asked for an opinion or become directly involved. GP trainees may need to talk to the AD as part of a practice re-accreditation visit, if they need to make substantial changes to their training (due to maternity, for example) or if, unfortunately, disciplinary matters arise.
Nick Lyons is the Associate Director for GP education in Dorset. He is also a practising GP, working in Wool. Nick has been energetically involved in education for some time now. In addition to his local role, he also sits on various committees at the Royal College of GPs. Nick can be contacted via the Bournemouth University GP Centre.
