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Research

Overview

An MSc (Masters) Degree in Adolescent Health launched in 2021 in collaboration with the Discipline of Children’s Studies (University of Galway). Some Modules are led by the Paediatric Academic Dept. (Dr. Ana Louise Hawke, consultant paediatrician) with teaching and assessment contributions by clinical colleagues. Clinician partners in the HSE teach on this course. Standalone Research Masters in Paediatrics can be submitted (usually self-funded if suitable projects and clinical supervisors are agreed). We support clinical trainees pursuing other Masters Degrees (e.g. Clinical Education, or Clinical Research Masters) at University of Galway.

Interdisciplinary contributions (e.g. Undergraduate BSc. in Podiatry, SALT, OT) are provided by Paediatric Clinicians.

We work closely to support Clinical Education and Research in the HSE hospitals in the West Northwest. Non-consultant hospital doctor (NCHD) education is delivered daily with the assistance of the paediatric teams, with hands on consultant-led teaching (bedside teaching, supervised Patient Handover). Educational activities include weekly paediatric Case Presentations, Journal Club, Morbidity and Mortality meetings (including Perinatal), and a formal Lecture Series delivered by Consultants and other inter-disciplinary teams. In addition, all NCHDs are trained in neonatal resuscitation. A Paediatric Western Regional Education Network (WREN) meeting occurs usually annually.

NCHDs are encouraged to become involved in research projects during their period of attachment as well as to present at national/international meetings. Clinical Audit is a key component of Paediatric clinical activity, some of which is presented to the hospital group, nationally or published as research.