Shirley Emerson

bmj;378/sep16_5/o2225/FAF1fa(Margaret) Shirley Emerson (née Atkins) was a Geordie from a family of pharmacists whose shop succumbed to the Byker Wall and the first of the family in medicine.She married David and together they served as GPs in Cambridge for 30 years. Their friendly Mill Road practice was renowned for lunchtime meetings and constant filter coffee. Shirley founded Cambridge Advisory Centre for Young People and championed women’s and young people’s health.She loved the company of family and friends especially when cooking and Burgundy were involved. She walked across Scotland 14 times and ventured to the Himalayas. She began sports medicine at 50, running marathons, participating in triathlons, becoming the national netball team doctor, and inspiring many women into sport.David, her husband of 61 years, died in 2020. Shirley died at home and leaves four children and seven grandchildren, including four more Dr Emersons.
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