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Simon Smith is a Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He is a clinical psychologist and medical educator with a PhD in progress under the supervision of Prof. Colin Bradley. His career spans over three decades, including roles as Consultant Forensic Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and Director of Communication Skills at UCC's Medicine Research Center.
Education:
- B.Sc. – University of Manchester (1986)
- M.Sc. – University of Manchester (1988)
- PhD in Medicine – University College Cork (ongoing)
Research Interests:
Simon’s research is centered on medical communication, patient safety, and simulation-based education. He investigates how communication failures contribute to medical errors and how simulation training can improve clinical outcomes. His work also explores treatment concordance and the psychological factors influencing healthcare delivery.
His publications reflect a strong focus on metric-based training, simulation in emergency medicine, and innovative patient safety curricula. He has contributed to national and international conferences on medical education and healthcare simulation.
Scientific Contributions:
While no formal awards are listed, Simon has been a key contributor to multiple peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His work has been presented at AMEE, INMED, and the European Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Teaching & Curriculum:
Simon has designed and taught modules such as Mitigating Medical Error and Person, Culture and Society I. He has led initiatives to integrate simulation and patient safety into undergraduate medical education.
Clinical & Administrative Roles:
He served as Director of Communication Skills at UCC’s Medicine Research Center and held senior NHS roles including Consultant Forensic Clinical Psychologist and member of Strategic Management Boards for Public Protection.
