RCSI School of Population Health

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The deadline to submit abstracts to the 22nd Psychology, Health and Medicine Annual Conference has been extended to 9 February. Registration for this year's conference, which takes place at @RCSI_Irl on 24 April, is now open. The theme of the conference is 'Health Psychology in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity, Driving Impact'. Visit rcsi.com/phm for information about abstract submission and to register. @BPSOfficial @PSI_DHP @divhealthpsych @hrbireland @RCSIPsychology

Improving knowledge and support for women with epilepsy (WWE) in a timely manner from preconception to postpartum should be a priority for health services in Ireland and globally, according to new research led by Dr @jadeparnell, Dr Aisling Walsh & colleagues. The researchers explored the resource and information needs of WWE as they navigate complex decisions regarding their reproductive health. Although there are guidelines available to support WWE from preconception to postpartum, to better support WWE, a standardised pathway of care and support must be updated and adopted nationally by all types of healthcare and allied healthcare professionals, according to the researchers. doi.org/10.1016/j.yebe… @NWIHP @epilepsyireland

We're recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a new project, ‘Assessing Status and Trends in Diabetes Care in Ireland and the Early Impact of Health Care Reform’. This research programme aims to examine the levels and trends of diabetes preventive care practices, risk factors and preventable hospitalisations in Ireland among adults with T2DM, and how these outcomes have been affected by implementation of the national Sláintecare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Progamme. To apply, visit: my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal… @hrbireland @RCSI_GP @centric_health

Congrats to Prof. Edward Gregg, Head of @RCSI_PopHealth, who recently received the Outstanding Foreign Investigator Award at the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Diabetic Complications. Prof. Gregg delivered an address entitled 'Anticipating the next transitions in the diabetes epidemic' at the meeting which took place in Tokyo in November.

The @hrbireland has published the latest edition of Health Research in Action. One of the researchers featured is Dr Caitriona Cahir, senior lecturer, @RCSI_PopHealth, who was the lead researcher on a project looking to better understand the scope & nature of medication-related harm among older adults in Ireland. hrb.ie/hrb/hrb-publis…

🚀The HRB has published this year's Health Research in Action. It highlights the far-reaching, real-world impact of HRB & HRB-funded health & social care research, including: 📌22 success stories 📌A snapshot of HRB achievements in 2024 Read more here ➡️ hrb.ie/hrb/hrb-publis…

The US has unveiled the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans that are causing a stir among nutrition experts. "The new US guidelines, with their narrow focus and lack of clarity, will be difficult to implement," write Dr Cathal O'Hara & Dr Gráinne Kent, @RCSI_PopHealth in a new article in @ConversationUK. theconversation.com/americas-new-f…

We're recruiting for a research assistant to work with a multidisciplinary team on a series of funded projects aimed at understanding the public health burden and impact of chronic conditions in Ireland, as well as the impact of integrated care programmes on long-term outcomes of chronic conditions. my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal…

Registration and the call for abstracts for the 22nd Psychology, Health and Medicine Annual Conference are now open. The theme of the conference is 'Health Psychology in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity, Driving Impact'. 🗓️ 24 April, @RCSI_Irl Visit rcsi.com/phm @PSI_DHP @divhealthpsych @hrbireland @RCSIPsychology

Registration is now open for the @SPHeREprogramme Network 12th Annual Conference: ‘Bridging the Gap: Advancing Population Health Equity in Ireland’, which takes place at @RCSI_Irl on 19 February. Register here: sphereprogramme.ie/sphere-network… @hrbireland

The call for abstracts for the 22nd Psychology, Health & Medicine Annual Conference is now open. The theme of the conference is 'Health Psychology in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity, Driving Impact' and takes place at @RCSI_Irl on 24 April. rcsi.com/phm @PSI_DHP @divhealthpsych @hrbireland

.@RCSI_Irl's MSc in Population Health Leadership is designed for working healthcare and public health professionals who want to influence health outcomes at population level without stepping away from their current role. With part-time, fully online delivery, you can progress your career while balancing professional and personal commitments.

If you’re planning to advance your career in population health, public health leadership or health systems improvement, now is the time to apply for the MSc in Population Health Leadership. Apply now to receive a 10% discount on tuition fees, with our First Mover Advantage, which gives you valuable time to plan ahead — financially, professionally and academically — before your studies begin. To learn more about the programme and to apply, visit: rcsi.com/online/populat…

On the new episode of The Health Research Podcast, Dr John Lavis of @McMasterUniversity says it would be a major breakthrough if policy-makers at the highest level were sure of access to timely evidence. 📹Watch: tinyurl.com/yn58ntxa 📷Listen: tinyurl.com/5n7umwab

Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas from all the School of Population Health. Nollaig shona, shláintiúil agus shíochánta duit ó chách san Scoil Sláinte Daonra.

Medical education must do more than teach facts; it must support students in becoming doctors. Professor Anne Hickey writes in @timeshighered about how the RCSI curriculum supports the development of personal and professional identity. ➡️ timeshighereducation.com/campus/support… #RCSIeducate

The book was launched by Professor Deborah McNamara @dmcsurg, President, RCSI. The book can be purchased from bookshops or from the publisher: routledge.com/Women-in-Healt…

A new book which seeks to write women back into our shared history and understanding of health and its management was launched at @RCSI_Irl this week. Women in Health Management: Global Revolutionaries is edited by Dr @EidinNiShe, @RCSI_il & Prof. Robert McMurray, @sheffielduni. Dr Aisling Walsh, Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology, contributed a chapter on Dr Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi, Nigeria’s first female medical doctor, obstetrician and gynaecologist.