A5051920470- Innovations in Medical Education
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
University College London
2016-2025
University College Hospital
2011-2023
New York University
2012-2023
London Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education
2016-2021
The Royal Free Hospital
2007-2020
Insmed (United Kingdom)
2020
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle
2020
University of Edinburgh
2020
Oxford University Press (United Kingdom)
2020
Roland Hill (United Kingdom)
2018
Investigate the work-life balance of doctors in training UK from perspectives trainers and trainees.Qualitative semistructured focus groups interviews with trainees trainers.Postgraduate medical London, Yorkshire Humber, Kent, Surrey Sussex, Wales during junior doctor contract dispute at end 2015. Part a larger General Medical Council study about fairness postgraduate training.96 41 trainers. Trainees comprised graduates International Graduates, across all stages 6 specialties (General...
Selection of medical students in the UK is still largely based on prior academic achievement, although doubts have been expressed as to whether performance earlier life predictive outcomes later school or post-graduate education. This study analyses data from five longitudinal studies and doctors early 1970s until 2000s. Two used AH5, a group test general intelligence (that is, intellectual aptitude). Sex ethnic differences were also analyzed light changing demographics over past decades....
Explore trainee doctors' experiences of postgraduate training and perceptions fairness in relation to ethnicity country primary medical qualification.Qualitative semistructured focus group interview study.Postgraduate England (London, Yorkshire Humber, Kent Surrey Sussex) Wales.137 participants (96 trainees, 41 trainers) were purposively sampled from a framework comprising: doctors all stages general practice, medicine, obstetrics gynaecology, psychiatry, radiology, surgery or foundation, 4...
Background Healthcare workers (HCWs), particularly those from ethnic minority groups, have been shown to be at disproportionately higher risk of infection with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) compared the general population. However, there is insufficient evidence on how demographic and occupational factors influence among HCWs. Methods findings We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data baseline questionnaire United Kingdom Research study into Ethnicity...
<b>Objective</b> To explore ethnic stereotypes of UK medical students in the context academic underachievement from minorities. <b>Design</b> Qualitative study using semistructured one to interviews and focus groups. <b>Setting</b> A London school. <b>Participants</b> 27 year 3 25 clinical teachers, purposively sampled for ethnicity sex. <b>Methods</b> Data were analysed theory stereotype threat (a psychological phenomenon thought negatively affect performance people minorities educational...
In 2000/1, a survey found that 42% of newly qualified UK doctors felt their medical training had not prepared them well for starting work.To determine factors associated with preparedness.A questionnaire to all 5143 in May 2005.The response rate was 2062/4784 = 43.1%. 15% respondents poorly by school work. There were no associations between gender or graduate entry status and preparedness. The personality traits conscientiousness (r=0.14; p < 0.001) extraversion (r=0.15; high Neuroticism low...
Background. UK‐trained medical students and doctors from minority ethnic groups underperform academically. It is unclear why this problem exists, which makes it difficult to know how address it. Aim. To investigate whether demographic psychological factors mediate the relationship between ethnicity final examination scores. Sample. Two consecutive cohorts of Year 5 (final year) UCL Medical School ( n = 703; 51% ethnic). A total 587 (83%) had previously completed a questionnaire in 3....
Humans are fundamentally social beings. The systems within which we live our lives (families, schools, workplaces, professions, friendship groups) have a significant influence on health, success and well-being. These groups can be characterised as networks analysed using network analysis.Social analysis is mainly quantitative method for analysing how relationships between individuals form affect those individuals, but also individual build up into wider structures that outcomes at group...
Several countries now have mandatory SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for healthcare workers (HCWs) or the general population. HCWs' views on this are largely unknown. Using data from nationwide UK-REACH study we aimed to understand UK HCW's improving coverage, including vaccination.
Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Effective use personal protective equipment (PPE) reduces this risk. We sought to determine the prevalence and predictors self-reported access appropriate PPE (aPPE) for HCWs in UK during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods conducted cross sectional analyses using data from a nationwide questionnaire-based cohort study administered between December 2020-February 2021. The outcome was binary measure aPPE (access...
A survey of newly qualified doctors in the UK 2000/2001 found that 42% them felt unprepared for their first year employment clinical posts. We report on how qualifiers' preparedness has changed since then, and impact course changes upon preparedness. Postal questionnaires were sent to all who from medical schools, work, 2003 (n = 4257) 2005 4784); findings compared with those 5330). The response rates 67% 2000/2001, 65% 2003, 43% 2005. outcome measure was percentage agreeing statement "My...
UK medical schools typically have over 300 students per year, making it impossible for to know all the others well.This longitudinal cohort study measured formation of student social networks and their relationship grades.In November 2009, 215/317 (68%) Year 2 UCL reported friendships with in by questionnaire. Multiple regression assessed between friendships, exam results background variables (obtained from records), permutation testing assess statistical significance.Students same sex,...
A number of studies have identified problems with undergraduate oncology teaching. We investigated how well prepared newly qualified doctors (first foundation year, or FY1 doctors) are for treating patients cancer. Twenty-five and 15 senior participated in interviews. turned the emergent themes into a questionnaire all 5143 UK 2005. The response rate was 43% (2062 responses). Sixty-one percent had received teaching at medical school, but 31% recalled seeing fewer than 10 Forty felt looking...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality devastated economies globally. Among groups at increased risk are healthcare workers (HCWs) ethnic minority groups. Emerging evidence suggests that HCWs from of adverse COVID-19-related outcomes. To date, there been no large-scale analysis these risks UK or ancillary settings, stratified by ethnicity occupation, adjusted for confounders. This paper reports the protocol a prospective longitudinal...
Regular vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 may be needed to maintain immunity in 'at-risk' populations, which include healthcare workers (HCWs). However, little is known about the proportion of HCWs who might hesitant receiving a hypothetical regular or factors associated with this hesitancy.Cross-sectional analysis questionnaire data collected as part UK-REACH, nationwide, longitudinal cohort study HCWs. The outcome measure was binary, either participant indicated they would definitely accept...
Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) in the United Kingdom (UK) have faced many challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, some of these arising out their social positions. Existing literature explicating (e.g., lack appropriate PPE, redeployment, understaffing) highlighted inequities how been experienced by HCWs based on ethnicity, gender or, job role. In this paper, we move a step ahead and examine intersection positions impacted HCWs’ experiences pandemic. Methods We collected...
To assess the prevalence of UK healthcare workers (HCWs) who reported symptoms COVID-19 lasting for longer than 5 weeks and examine associated factors with experiencing long COVID in an ethnically diverse cohort. A cross-sectional study using data from Research into Ethnicity And Outcomes HCWs cohort study. Data were collected electronically between December 2020 March 2021. Individuals aged 16 years or older, residing UK, working as ancillary a setting and/or registered one seven major...