Bernadette O'Neill

Bernadette O'Neill is a medical educator and researcher with a focus on clinical communication training. She holds a Doctor of Education in Medical Education from King's College London and has contributed extensively to undergraduate medical education research.

• Doctor of Education, King's College London (2016)
• Master of Arts, Goldsmiths, University of London (2000)
• Bachelor of Social Science (1996)

Her research interests include:

• Optimizing feedback mechanisms in clinical communication
• Meta-ethnography and systematic review methodologies
• Patient-doctor interaction and communication skills training
• Video reflexive ethnography in healthcare settings
• Electronic learning in medical education

Recent publications highlight her work on the 'Kidney' model for feedback optimization and clinical education innovations using video data. She has collaborated with researchers in the UK and the Middle East.

O'Neill actively engages in academic activities, including:

• Co-investigator for psychosis services training evaluation (2013-2014)
• Presenter at RCN International Education Forum Conference (2014)
• Oral presentations on medical student communication feedback (2025)
• Member of UK Council of Clinical Communication (2006)

Her methodological expertise spans systematic reviews, meta-ethnography, and video-based educational research.