Dr Glen has been a consultant cardiologist in Scotland since 2002 and most recently was Head of School for Medicine in Scotland (Chair of the Medicine Specialty Training Board) with previous roles as Associate Postgraduate Dean and National Lead for stage 1 Internal Medicine Training in Scotland. He was also Associate Postgraduate Dean for Quality for Medical Specialties and led a national group looking at improvements in the quality framework process.
Furthermore, Dr Glen was UK representative to the European Union of Medical Specialties on behalf of the Internal Medicine Specialty Advisory Committee and a writing group member of the European Board of Internal Medicine curriculum revision group. He is an external adviser for consultant recruitment on behalf of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland.
Dr Glen commences his role in February 2025, replacing Dr David Marshall has been appointed as Medical Director for Training and Development.