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Robert Gaffney is a Senior Lecturer at the Medical School of University College Cork (UCC), with a focus on medical education and patient safety. He has held roles including Director of Clinical Skills and Senior Medical Demonstrator since 2005.
- Education: MB BCH BAO in Medicine (1998) from University College Cork
His research spans interdisciplinary medical education, simulation-based training, and clinical safety protocols. Key areas include communication skills assessment, emergency medicine simulations, and interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare education. Earlier work explored oncology (synovial sarcoma genetics), neurology (ALS dysphagia), and radiology (cochlear implant imaging).
Publications highlight trends in medical education (2010s), patient safety frameworks (2011-2012), and foundational research in oncology (2002-2006) and gastrointestinal diagnostics (1999-2004).
- Scientific Awards: Teaching Awards (2008, 2002) from UCC; Ethicon Travelling Scholarship (1998)
At UCC, he contributed to curriculum development and interdisciplinary teaching initiatives, emphasizing simulation technology for student training. His career also involved clinical roles at Cork University Hospital (1999-2001) and research in cardiology and genetics earlier in his career.
