Abigail "Abi" Walker (born 29 January 1982) is a Scottish surgeon and retired international female field hockey goalkeeper.
Abigail "Abi" Walker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 January 1982[1] |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for | former international field hockey goalkeeper for Scotland and Great Britain |
| Medical career | |
| Sub-specialties | Ear nose and throat surgery |
Medical career
Walker studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and qualified as a doctor in 2006.[2] She passed her postgraduate examinations and gained MRCS in 2009.[3]
In 2018, Walker was selected as a Churchill Fellow to investigate treatments for adults and children with facial pain in the United States.[4][5]
Hockey career
Walker played for Canterbury Hockey Club[3] and Bearsden.[6] She gained her first cap for Scotland against Chile in 2003.[7] In February 2013, she announced her decision to retire from international competition, having made 65 appearances for the Scotland team.[8]
She made 65 appearances for the Women's National Team and won 17 caps for Great Britain.
