non clinical ahp research - sarah reel
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Non-clinical AHP research
Dr Sarah Reel
Bare footprint evidence analysis and evaluation
Courts reject footprint evidence
Research required
Background
• Diploma in Chiropody 1986.• Potential research question, but no
understanding or exposure to research. • Stand alone M-level modules at YSJ university- Evidence-based practice - Practical research for Health Professionals
• Encouraged to continue but how? Where? What?
Yorkshire AHP conference at University of Huddersfield 2005
MPhil/PhD process• Select a potential supervisor well-known in your
field with suitable expertise (?)• Submit your research proposal to the university.• Register for an M/Phil.• 12-18 months later, transfer to PhD providing
you have met certain academic criteria and have reached a certain stage of your research as defined by the university.
• Takes minimum 3-4 years to complete (FT) and 6-7 years (PT).
MPhil/PhD courses
• Health and Related Research. University of Sheffield. www.shef.ac.uk/hsccpd/courses-az/2.8239
• Health Sciences. University of York. www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/gradschool/mphilphd/
• Nuffield Institute for Health. University of Leeds - Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development. www.prospects.ac.uk
Suitable supervisor expert in your field??
• Main MPhil/PhD supervisor: - physiotherapy background - Chair of Cardiovascular Health at University of
York• i.e. no podiatry or forensic science experience• However, a successful PhD combination
leading to publications in internationally renowned forensic science journals.
Bare footprint evidence analysis and evaluation
Courts accept footprint evidence
Key points
• Think outside the box!• Think positively – don’t look for barriers to
prevent you from exploring your research potential.
• Seek advice.
