Research and Teaching Experience

Question 1

What is your research experience?
Skills gained?

Answer 1

Timeline answer
GCP
Role in Athens conference as representative
Recruitment UKROX obs QoR
Associate PI scheme COPE study

Publications
Quantiferon Gold
Proficiency based progression training
presentation at OAA conference

Skills gained
understanding research methodology
management and leadership experience
conflict resolution
critical appraisal skills

Question 2

Should all trainees do research?

Answer 2

No
Some prefer clinical work and would be demotivated
skills can be gained but may be easier and quicker to acquire elsewhere
with evidence based practice all doctors should have some understanding as to the basics

Question 3

What is your teaching experience?
What skills have you gained?

Answer 3

organising TUFTY club
setting up and running obs SIM course
instructing on ALS
Daily teaching of novices
Formal teaching of medical students in university setting
Formal teaching of midwives

Skills
Learning different teaching methodology
Feedback skills
Leadership
Organisation and management

Question 4

What makes a good teacher?

Answer 4

Sets appropriate goals
Clear plan to achieve them
Involves students and responds to feedback
adaptable and flexible to different situations
promotes enthusiasm
positive and encouraging

Question 5

How do you know you are a good teacher?

Answer 5

Invited to teach on ALS and do GIC
asked back to teach ALS
invited to teach on MYRAG
Feedback from courses
Colleagues come to me for advice