A5078139775- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Social Media in Health Education
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Conferences and Exhibitions Management
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Education, Leadership, and Health Research
- Academic Writing and Publishing
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Augmented Reality Applications
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pain Management and Treatment
Wellcome / EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences
2023-2025
University College London
2023-2025
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2025
Mercy University Hospital
2024
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
2023-2024
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2021-2024
University of Bristol
2024
Newcastle University
2021-2024
Royal Victoria Infirmary
2023
Wellcome EPSRC Centre for Medical Engineering
2023
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) results from nerve root compression in the lumbosacral spine, usually due to a prolapsed intervertebral disc. Evidence for management of CES is limited by its infrequent occurrence and lack standardised clinical definitions outcome measures. This prospective multi-centre observational cohort study adults with UK. We assessed presentation, investigation, management, all Core Outcome Set domains up one year post-operatively using clinician participant reporting....
The use of simulation in neurosurgery is a widespread and popular means training worldwide. However, little known about patient public acceptability neurosurgical training, the potential consequences this for future development. A two-stage questionnaire strategy was utilised, first gathering insights from inpatients, second general public. These questionnaires assessed understanding concept neurosurgery, relative importance factors affecting different modalities providing feedback to...
The teaching of human anatomy and surgical procedures in medicine has traditionally relied on cadaveric dissections, textbook illustrations more recently digital simulations. Although tried tested, these methods do not come without limitations; cadavers have limited availability are expensive to procure store, two dimensional simulations lack tactile feedback. Innovations such as 3D printing aim bridge perceived education gaps, provide the most comprehensive practical learning experience...
In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, we need robust evidence base to inform effective education and training. This study aimed examine factors perceived determine career progression in clinical research the UK. Six online focus groups were conducted, with 35 participants from range of medical, dental, nursing, allied health professions who identified as aspiring or early researchers. Transcripts underwent thematic analysis. Two themes associated subthemes constructed illustrate...
The increasing shift toward a more generalized medical undergraduate curriculum has led to limited exposure subspecialties, including neurosurgery. lack of standardized teaching may result in insufficient coverage core learning outcomes. Social media (SoMe) education are becoming an increasingly accepted and popular way for students meet objectives outside formal school teaching. We delivered series case-based discussions (CbDs) over SoMe attempt needs neurosurgery determine whether...
Microsurgery serves as the foundation for numerous operative procedures. Given its highly technical nature, assessment of surgical skill becomes an essential component clinical practice and microsurgery education. The interaction forces between tools tissues play a pivotal role in success, making them valuable indicator skill. In this study, we employ six distinct deep learning architectures (LSTM, GRU, Bi-LSTM, CLDNN, TCN, Transformer) specifically designed classification levels. We use...
Introduction Scholarship is a key activity in health professions education (HPE). When disseminating scholarly work, how one selects the journal to which they submit often argued be determinant of subsequent success. To draw more evidence-based recommendations this regard, we surveyed successful scholars working HPE regarding their perspectives and experiences with selection. Methods We conducted an international survey scholars, investigating decisions choice. Corresponding authors were...
How surgical training has changed over time and how this affects the future generation of surgeons entering workforce.
Clinical education research (ClinEdR) utilises diverse terminology, which can lead to confusion. A common language is essential for enhancing impact. An expert panel drawn from various workstreams within the National Institute Health and Care Research (NIHR) Incubator Education was tasked with reviewing an initial list of terms development a glossary in field ClinEdR. The populated terms, definitions foundational papers by authors peer-reviewed accuracy. developed ClinEdR should enable...
Abstract Background Fluorescence-guided precision cancer surgery may improve survival and minimize patient morbidity. Efficient development of promising interventions is however hindered by a lack common methodology. This methodology review aimed to synthesize descriptions technique, governance processes, surgical learning outcome reporting in studies fluorescence-guided provide guidance for the harmonized design future studies. Methods A systematic search MEDLINE, EMBASE CENTRAL databases...
There is a lack of cheap and effective biomarkers for the prediction renal cancer outcomes post-image-guided ablation. This retrospective study patients with localised small cell (T1a or T1b) undergoing cryoablation radiofrequency ablation (RFA) at our institution from 2003 to 2016. A total 203 were included in analysis. In multivariable analysis, raised neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) pre-operatively, post-operatively peri-operatively are associated...
You have accessJournal of UrologyDiversity, Equity & Inclusion: Increasing Representation in Urology (MP54)1 May 2024MP54-12 ASSESSING GENDER DISPARITY AND 'MANEL' TRENDS IN UROLOGICAL SURGERY CONFERENCES: A SIX-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY Aqua Asif, Maria Georgi, Kristie Hing Chi Leung, Monty Fricker, Sonam Patel, Arslan Khaliq Raja, Alice Gargan, Kate Katherine Lee, Oliver E. Burton, Ria Kamboj, Ashviniy Thamilmaran, Zakee Abdi, Sharmi Haque, Fontaine Tse, Caroline M. Moore, and Arjun...
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Abstract Aim Non-traditional and novel online sources of medical information such as social media, large language models (LLMs) video sharing platforms are providing students with opportunities for innovative learning. This cross-sectional study assesses current trends in use these resources among students. Method A prospective, cross-sectional, observational, descriptive using an questionnaire was utilised. Data collected included platform used, frequency use, preferences, perceived...
Abstract Aim Females are under-represented in surgery despite the representation of female surgeons at academic meetings being an important facet gender equity. We aimed to investigate percentage faculty included all sessions and quantify prevalence all-male speaking panels (“manels”) major cardiothoracic meetings. Method retrospectively analysed annual organised by four associations/societies between January 2016 December 2021. Data were collected on invited lecturers, panelists...
Abstract Aim Academic representation of women at conferences is vital for improving underrepresentation in surgery, despite the rising number females into medical profession. This study aimed to quantify gender distribution speakers and prevalence all-male panels (“manels”) major paediatric surgical conferences. Method Retrospective analysis annual meetings organised across three paediatrics surgery conferences, between January 2016 December 2021. Male female faculty were academically...