MEDICAL OFFICERS OF SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
MOSA
MEDICAL OFFICERS OF SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
FOUNDED 1884
MOSA is a professional membership association dedicated to offering advice and support to doctors and nurses working in independent schools.
MOSA is a professional membership association dedicated to offering advice and support to doctors and nurses working in independent schools. We understand the unique challenges faced by doctors and nurses working in this specialist sector and the critical role they play in looking after the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Our current Council has a combined total of over 175 year’s experience of working in or with independent schools, ensuring we have expert knowledge of both child and adolescent health and the independent school sector. Member benefits include thought-provoking educational events, clinical forums and best practice guidelines.
What do members say about MOSA?
“MOSA has helped me enormously in my role. The education events are always extremely high quality.” (Doctor)
“MOSA continues to be such a valuable group of expertise which I am so grateful to be a member of.” (Nurse)
Member Benefits
• Confidential clinical forum where members can post questions and ask for expert advice. Members see this as the most important service we offer and value it for its good practice sharing and peer support.
• Extensive clinical and administrative guidelines relevant to school health.
• Educational events and webinars covering the most up to date thinking on school health issues (discounted fees for members).
• Consultancy services for schools, including nursing development, revalidation support and hiring assistance for school nursing roles.
Membership Costs
• Clinical Membership: £200 per year (annually reviewed).
• Discounted Rate for Group Membership: £200 for the first member, £100 for each additional member when joining as part of a school or GP surgery.
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Leadership
Dr Jim Ropner: President, GP, and School Medical Officer (SMO) for Cheltenham College.
Mrs Liz Carey: Executive Officer, former Lead Nurse at Charterhouse, with experience at Wellington College and Frensham Heights.
Dr Stephen Haynes: Treasurer, former SMO for Bloxham School, Oxon.
Dr Neil Arnott: Trustee, former SMO for Sevenoaks School for 27 years.
Dr Jonathan Holliday: Trustee, former SMO for Eton College.
Dr Rene Skule: Educational Lead, SMO for multiple schools in Dorset.
Mrs Alice Lyons: Educational Lead, Senior Nurse for multiple schools in Wiltshire.
Council Members include
Mrs Bev Gilbert: Former Lead Nurse at Wellington College.
Mrs Fiona Parry: Lead Nurse at Cheltenham College.
Dr Su Xavier: Public Health Consultant and former school governor at Holmwood House Prep School.
Dr Kate Dyerson: SMO for St Mary’s School Ascot