MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) cohort 1 alumni Jehanzeb Ilahi and Suzanne Schmidt are welcomed back to the department as they start their new journeys as DPhil students in Primary Health Care. Read this blog to hear about their MGHL programme experience, motivations for pursuing a DPhil, and advice for prospective students.
\n \n\n \n \nMSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Zoe Urban shares valuable lessons she learned from both gardening and education. She uses the metaphor of tending a garden to offer 10 practical tips and reflections for new students embarking on their Oxford journey. From recognising seasons of change to embracing failure and cultivating growth, Zoe\u2019s reflections provide thoughtful guidance for those looking to thrive in their studies and beyond.
\n \n\n \n \nIn his latest thought-provoking analysis, MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Olukayode (Kayode) Fasominu dissects the intricate dance between policy decisions and on-the-ground consequences for healthcare delivery. He offers a fresh, student's-eye view on how lessons learned from our global COVID-19 response could revolutionise our approach to Mpox and future health crises. Prepare to have your perspective challenged and expanded as this rising star in public health shares his cutting-edge insights.
\n \n\n \n \nOn World Menopause Day, Dr Anne-Marie Boylan discusses how women deserve better when it comes to options for supporting themselves through menopause.
\n \n\n \n \nWorld Food Day highlights a pressing reality: food insecurity continues to affect millions around the world, exacerbated by climate change, inflation and geopolitical conflicts. In recognition of this year's World Food Day, DPhil student Elif Naz \u00c7oker shares insights from her research and experiences of the DPhil in Primary Health Care programme. Elif is a member of the Sustainable Healthy Food Group within our Health Behaviours team, which focuses on developing policies and interventions that aim to foster healthier, more sustainable food environments, offering crucial steps toward a future where nutritious food is accessible to all.
\n \n\n \n \nDr. Stephanie Webb shares insights from presenting at the International Association for the Study of Pain World Congress, highlighting the importance of chronic pain research, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the unique opportunities available to medical students engaging in research.
\n \n\n \n \nIsaac Omari, an MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student and class representative, reflects on how shared vulnerability strengthened his cohort.
\n \n\n \n \nDrawing on ongoing research into improving communication about menopause for women from South Asian backgrounds, Dr Yumna Masood explores strategies for engaging diverse communities and demonstrates how inclusive PPI practices can lead to more relevant research outcomes, potentially transforming healthcare access.
\n \n\n \n \nTrial Managers, from the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit (PC-CTU), share their experience of working with the Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) and community pharmacy to develop an innovative approach to primary care clinical research.
\n \n\n \n \nMSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student David Castellanos shares his experience on a three-day trip to Geneva with a group of global health leaders and students from the University of Oxford's Global Health Society (OGHS).
\n \n\n \n \nWriting and publishing research papers is a standard practice for disseminating research findings, but it can be a daunting prospect if you\u2019re not familiar with the process. To shed light on how an academic paper is written, our Medical Sociology and Health Experience Research Group invited members of their PPI panel to follow the process of writing up the study findings, through to journal submission. Here, PPI lead Toto Gronlund reflects on their experience.
\n \n\n \n \nHealthcare advancements are driven by research and healthcare settings play a crucial role in this process by recruiting patients to take part. There's growing evidence that research-active hospitals show better patient outcomes, but the impact of research activity in primary care settings has been explored in as much detail. Here, Sophie Park, our Professor of Primary Care and Clinical Education discusses recent research she conducted with colleagues across the UK to examine the benefits of taking part in research for primary care practices.
\n \n\n \n \nAs the NHS grapples with an ageing population and its increasingly complex health needs, the shortage of general practitioners (GPs) required to serve them, reaches critical levels. Yet, paradoxically, fewer medical students are opting for careers in primary care. This troubling trend threatens the very foundation of our healthcare system and demands urgent attention.
\n \n\n \n \nEffective communication in healthcare settings is vital to ensure accurate and effective care is given to patients. Yet, too often, crucial information gets lost in translation between providers and patients. How can we ensure that every interaction in a clinical setting leads to better outcomes?
\n \n\n \n \nThe shift to healthcare appointments held over the phone has been quick. However for many patients in remote areas, the systems to access prescriptions have not kept pace. Here, Rebecca Payne, an out-of-hours GP for the Orkney Islands, discusses her experiences and new research into how international solutions that could improve telepharmacy.
\n \n\n \n \nAngela Difeng Wu shares her journey in evidence-based health care and experience in the department, from achieving her DPhil in Primary Health Care to leading on the new Health Behaviour Change short course, due to run in November 2024.
\n \n\n \n \nResearchers in our COPPER study are working to find food subsidies and taxes that could make healthier and sustainable foods more affordable in the UK. Using funding from the University's Medical Sciences Division Participatory Research Seed Fund, the team canvassed the people of Bridlington to find out what the public think.
\n \n\n \n \nSam Rolfe, a University College London (UCL) medical student and upcoming National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) intern in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), shares his passion for primary care research and how this internship could shape his future career aspirations.
\n \n\n \n \nIsra AlBastaki, a current MSc student in Global Healthcare Leadership, explores the nuances of gentle reminders and diverse communication approaches. Her insights shed light on a critical aspect of healthcare communications.
\n \n\n \n \nStatistics is important in medical research but there are not many opportunities for PPIE contributors to engage with statisticians or learn about the statistical aspects of medical research. PPIE contributors often remain uncertain of what statistics is and the role of a statistician. We want to change that \u2013 the \u2018PPIE Meets Statistics Training Event\u2019 run by our Cancer group and PPI colleagues was the first step towards this goal.
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