Background
Catto, Graeme Robertson was born on April 24, 1945 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Son of William Dawson and Dora Elizabeth (Spiby) Catto.
Catto, Graeme Robertson was born on April 24, 1945 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Son of William Dawson and Dora Elizabeth (Spiby) Catto.
Bachelor of Medicine, ChB with honors, University Aberdeen, 1969. Doctor of Medicine with honors, University Aberdeen, 1975. Doctor of Science, University Aberdeen, 1988.
Doctor of Science (honorary), University St. Andrews, 2003. Doctor of Science (honorary), Robert Gordon University, 2004. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Aberdeen, 2002.
Doctor of Medicine (honorary), University Southampton, 2004. Doctor of Science (honorary), Fellow King's College, London, 2005. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Kent, South Bank, 2008.
Doctor of Science, London University, 2009.
From research fellow to lecturer University Aberdeen, 1970-1975, from senior lecturer to reader in medicine, 1977-1988, professor medicine and therapeutics, 1988—2000, dean, faculty of clinical medicine, 1992-1995, vice principal, dean, 1995—2000, professor medicine, since 2005. Fellow in medicine Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Harvard University Medical School, Boston, 1975-1977. Vice principal King's College London, London, 2000—2005, fellow, 2005—2009.
Vice chairman Aberdeen Royal Hospital, 1992—2000. Chairman Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen, 1995—2005. Professor medicine University London, 2000—2005, pro vice chancellor, 2003—2005.
President Genera Medical Council, 2002—2009.
Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh, Royal College Physicians.
Married Joan Sievewright, July 14, 1967. Children: Sarah Louise, Simon James.