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Dr. Helen Hynes is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at University College Cork's School of Medicine. She coordinates the Year 2 Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) program and several key clinical modules including GM2015 and CP5500 (Preparedness for Professional Practice). Her academic work focuses on developing doctors equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for medical practice.
Education:
- MB, BCh, BAO in Medicine from University College Cork (1992)
- DCH (Diploma in Child Health) from Conjoint Board of Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons (Ireland) (1994)
- D Obst (Diploma in Obstetrics) from Royal College of Physicians (Ireland) (1995)
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (1996)
- Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (1996)
- MSc in Medical Education from Queen's University Belfast (2009)
Dr. Hynes' research focuses on simulation-based medical education, patient safety, assessment methodologies, and preparedness for professional practice. Her work particularly examines how simulation and technology can reduce medical error and improve clinical handover processes. She has led significant European collaborations including the PATIENT project and COLLAGE initiative focused on improving patient handover and active aging.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on interprofessional education, clinical handover training, and patient safety. The research shows evolution from early work on self-directed learning to more recent large-scale European collaborations examining clinical handover processes and interprofessional training in acute care settings. Her work bridges educational theory with practical clinical applications, particularly in emergency medicine and transition to practice.
Scientific Awards:
- President's Award for Research on Innovative Forms of Teaching and Learning (2011, University College Cork)
Dr. Hynes has received research funding including €7,694.00 from Irish Funded Research Non Exchequer (2015-2018) for 'Re-Design Level 3 exams'. She serves on the Medical Council's External Assessor Panel and Registration Adjudication Panel, and is a member of the UK General Medical Council's Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) panel. Her outreach includes collaboration with K-CoRD (Kinsale community response to dementia), COLLAGE (European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing), and Cork Healthy Cities project.
She actively contributes to community initiatives including Prep for Med program for Transition Year students, BT Young Scientist Exhibition advising, and first aid teaching for local youth organizations. Her professional associations include membership in the Irish College of General Practitioners since 1996 and accreditation with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council and Irish Heart Foundation.
