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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
People
People
The members of the Irish Centre for Applied Patient Safety and Simulation are staff from NUI Galway and/or the Saolta University Healthcare Group. The members have a range of research, simulation and clinical expertise and are interested in the improvement of patient safety and quality of care.
ICAPSS Members
People
Dr. Dara Byrne, Director of Simulation at ICAPSS and Saolta University Health Care Group, Senior Lecturer in Medical Education and Simulation,Intern Coordinator WNW, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Dr Paul O’Connor, Director of Research at ICAPSS, Lecturer in Primary Care, NUI Galway
Dr. Sinéad Lydon, Lecturer Quality and Patient Safety, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Dr. Orla Mongan, General Practitioner, Lecturer in Intern Education, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Ms. Bronwyn Reid McDermott, Simulation Technician, University Hospital Galway and School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Ms. Mari Vahey, Administrator Intern Education and Training, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Collaborators
Dr. Sharon Dempsey, Paediatric Trainee, Dublin
Ms. Mary McLoughlin, Oncology CNM Galway University Hospital
Mr. Daniel Janda, Simulation AV Technican, University Hospital Galway
Dr. Lisa Dann, Paediatric Trainee, Galway
Dr. Maria Costello, Medical Trainee, Galway
Dr. Lyle McVicker, Medical Trainee, University Hospital Galway
Dr. Mira Gorecka, Cardiology Trainee, Dublin
Dr. Louise Rabbitt, Medical Trainee, Lecturer in Medical Education, NUI Galway
Dr. Ethel Ryan, Consultant Neonatologist, Saolta
Dr. Maya Contreras, Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospital Galway
Dr. Michael Callaghan, Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospital Galway
Dr. Anne Doherty, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Hospital Galway
Ms. Trish Goherty, Clinical Nurse Facilitator, University Hospital Galway
Ms. Aoife McCarthy, Senior Physiotherapist, University Hospital Galway.
Ms. Linda Ni Chianain, Lecturer in Nursing, NUI Galway and PhD Student Queens, Belfast
Professor Anthony Regan, Chief Academic Officer, Saolta
Mr. John McElhinney, Group Quality and Safety Manager, Saolta
Ms. Tara Cahill, Group Audit Officer, Saolta
Dr. Margaret O Connor, Consultant Physician, University Hospital Limerick
Dr. Natasha Slattery, Intern Lecturer, University Hospital Limerick
Dr. David Vaughan, Director of Quality Children's Hospital Group, Dublin
Dr. Terri McVeigh, Consultant Geneticist, The Royal Marsden, London
Dr. Catherine Diskin, Paediatric Trainee, Canada
Dr. Chris Noone, Department of Psychology, NUI Galway
Prof. Ivan Keogh, Discipline of Surgery, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Dr. Enda Fallon School of Engineering, NUI Galway
Dr Liam Chadwick Consultant Engineering, NUI Galway
Dr. Akke Vellinga Discipline of Primary Care, NUI Galway
Dr. Catherine Diskin, Paediatric Specialist Registrar Temple Street
Dr. Terri McVeigh, Clinical Research Fellow, Cancer Genetics Unit, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust UK
Dr. Janet Squires, University of Ottowa
Dr. Angela O'Dea, RCSI
Mr. Tim Lydon, Patient Representative
Ms. Teresa Faherty, Patient Representative
Mr. Joe Dempsey, Patient Representative, Irish Defence Forces (retired)
Fellows
Dr. Aine De Bhulbh, Fellow Intern Quality and Safety, NUI Galway and University Hospital Galway
Dr. Michael Creed, Simulation Fellow, ICAPSS
Dr Ciara Curran, Research fellowship on measuring and improving patient safety in primary care, HSE/Irish College of General Practitioners
Postgraduate Students
Chloe Walsh, Irish Research Council Scholar, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Emily O'Dowd, Hardiman Scholar, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Caoimhe Madden, Hardiman Scholar, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Anne Marie Oglesby, PhD Candidate funded by the National Ambulance Service, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Who's Who on MSc. Healthcare Simulation & Patient Safety Programme
PhD Students
Chloe Walsh Research Assistant, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Emily O'Dowd Research Assistant, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
Caoimhe Madden Research Assistant, School of Medicine, NUI Galway
We collaborate with a number of organisations including:
NUI Galway Health Behavioural Change Research Group
Irish Association for Simulation
National Doctors Training and Planning
Primary Care Clinical Trials Network Ireland
Saolta University Healthcare Group
Measurement Instrument Database for the Social Sciences
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI)
Temple Street Children's University Hospital
