Current Appointments ACADEMIC 2018 to Present: Lecturer above the Bar, Medical Education, NUI Galway. CLINICAL 2017 General Practitioner, Galway Primary Care, Tuam Rd, GalwayPrevious Appointments (Selected) ACADEMIC2016 to 2018:Assistant Professor, Dept of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto2013 to 2016: Lecturer, Dept of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto 2006 to 2012: Clinical Examiner, Department of Paediatrics, National University of Ireland, Galway. 2001 to 2002: Clinical tutor, Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Mercers Medical Centre, RCSICLINICAL 2013 to 2017:Staff Physician, Dept of Family Medicine, St Michaels Hospital, Toronto Practice based at St Jamestown Health Centre, 2010 to 2012: Principal in General Practice, Galway Primary Care (a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=http:www.galwayprimarycare.iewww.galwayprimarycare.ie ) General Medical Services (GMS), National Health Service Executive, Ireland.Degrees and Diplomas2020- 2022 Masters in Clinical Education ( Ist hons) University of Galway 2020- 2022 Certificate ofTeaching and Learning in Higher Education ( CELT)2017 - 2019 Certificate inHealth PractitionerTeacher Education, Dalla Lana Faculty of Public - No restriction Health, University of Toronto. 2013 Certification in the College of Family Physicians, CCFP Canada 2008 - 2009 Diploma in Therapeutics, Irish College General Practitioners, 2000 - 2001Certificate in Family Planning, Irish Family Planning Association, Dublin, Ireland 1999 - 2000 Certificate in Wound Care, University of Toronto, Canada 1997 - 1998 Diploma in Medicine for the Elderly, Royal College of Physicians, Dublin 1995 - 1996 Higher Diploma Occupational Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland 1993 - 1996 Membership, Irish College General Practitioners (MICGP), Dublin, Ireland 1994 - 1995 Diploma Obstetrics (DObs), University College Dublin, Ireland 1993 - 1994 Diploma Child Health (DCh), University College Dublin, Ireland 1958 - 1992 Degree in Medicine (MB, BCh, BAO), NUI Galway, Ireland Postgraduate, Research and Specialty Training Post-Vocational Training in Geriatric Medicine and Dermatology July 1998 - July 2000: Clinical Fellow in Dermatology, University of Toronto Jan 1998- Jun 1998: Geriatric Senior House Officer, Royal Hospital Donnybrook (Long Term Care)Jan 1998- Jun 1998:Locum Geriatric Registrar Geriatric Assessment Unit, St Vincents University Hospital, Dublin Jan1997·Dec 1997: Dermatology Senior House Officer, Mater Hospital, Dublin July 1996-Dec 1996: Geriatric Senior House Officer, Geriatric outpatient Assessment and Long Term Care Facility St. Marys Hospital Phoenix Park, Dublin Family Medicine Residency, Ireland ( Vocational Training Scheme), 1993-1996 Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses Spring 2016:GP focused practice designation in the Care of the Elderly, Ontario Medical Association. Spring 2013:Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (Reg No 120846), Spring 2013:Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada CCFP Spring 2013:College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Independent License (Reg No 73030) Spring 2013:MCCQUE Part 2, Medical Council of Canada Fall 2012:MCCQUE Part 1, Medical Council of Canada Fall 1997: Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) Summer 1992:Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration in General Practice (Reg No 14682) Distinctions and Awards INTERNATIONAL 1999: Hill Award Research Competition , Sunnybrook amp; Womens College Health Science, Centre, University of Toronto, May 1999 Title: The Microbial Flora in Diabetic Foot Ulcers without Clinical Signs of Infection Professional Associations 2017 to Date: Medical Membership, Irish Medical Council2013: Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (Reg No 120846) 2013 to date Membership of the College of Family Physicians of Canada CCFP 2013: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Independent License (Reg No 73030)2001: Member, Irish Society of Occupational Medicine 1996: Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration in General Practice (Reg No 14682) 1996 to date : Member, Irish College General Practitioners (MICGP), Dublin, Ireland

My philosophy as a teacher is based on several key concepts that I try apply to my teaching practice: creation of a positive learning atmosphere; early identification of each learners needs; a sincere commitment to the teaching process; availability and approachability; providing honest and constructive feedback; and encouraging personal excellence in my learners. I believe in preplanning and preparation of educational opportunities to the extent possible in order to maximize educational opportunities and optimize the learning experience for each student. My best experiences as a learner came from enthusiastic, caring teachers who were eager to share their knowledge and clinical experiences with a sense of excitement. I try to replicate these qualities in my teaching roles. I have a longstanding passion for and commitment to teaching, and have been fortunate to gain teaching experience in a variety of settings, from 1:1 bedside and small group teaching to medical and allied health students, to seminars and lectures to colleagues and other healthcare professionals. I have acted as an undergraduate medicine tutor at the University of Toronto and also at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. I have also taught postgraduate residents in the family practice environment, both in the office and in patients homes, in both Ireland and Canada. I am a teachersupervisor on the UT Medicine Faculty home visiting resident program. In a prior role at NUI Galway, I have been involved in assessment of learning, as an OSCE assessor in an undergraduate medicine program. I have experience of teaching healthcare professionals from other disciplines, most notably in my role as a clinical fellowship in community Dermatology at Womens College Hospital. I have contributed to community nurse teaching programs and to teaching programs for Nurse practitioner in wound care. I am dedicated to, and proud of, my role and commitment to my teaching responsibilities - and that is a commitment to excellence. I take great pride in watching my learners develop their clinical skills, knowledge base and critical thinking. To help guide students to find their own goals, interests and career path in Medicine is deeply rewarding. I thrive in the opportunity to see students become nurturing, caring physicians with sound skills and judgment as they develop both the art and science behind clinical excellence. I view teaching as an opportunity to expose and educate students around some of the important roles of the Family Physician, and sometimes spark the learners interest in a career in this most rewarding of clinical disciplines. I feel my work as a clinical teacher gives me a powerful and real opportunity to mentor tomorrows healthcare professionals. Good teachers and educators motivate their students to achieve their fullest potential. Its important to challenge each student effectively without causing them to lose confidence. As educators, we are a trusted guide and advisor, relied upon to provide the examples of excellence. I easily remember my best educators and appreciate the influence they had on the physician I am today.