Lecturer Details: Making the most of your DCT Year and Top Tips for applying for StR

Lecturer nameAlice Cameron
Lecturer profileQualifications:
BDS (Honours), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow), Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (Distinction)

Current Post:
Specialty Doctor OMFS RUH

Short resume of career to date:
FD Bath Scheme 2016/2017
DCT OMFS 2017-2018
Specialty Doctor OMFS 2018 – present

Recent Presentations:
A Novel Approach To Eliminating the Paediatric Airway Risk Posed by Children’s Disney Travel Mugs.
Patient Safety Conference, Royal United Hospital Bath. October 2019

Surgical Dermatology and Integra Use in OMFS RUH
Bath Clinical Society, September 2019

The State of Children’s Oral Health in England
Bath Clinical Society; 1 hour presentation as invited speaker. Written feedback gained. March 2018

Recent Teaching experience:
HEE MOS Course in RUH Bath 10/12/19

Bath DCT Ward Course
I organised a study day for DCTs in the Southwest prior to commencing OMFS DCT. I co-ordinated and facilitated the other speakers, arranged sponsorship and the PM practical session. Written feedback gained. September 2019.
DCT Study Day - Skin Cancer Surgery, Deformity & Orthognathic Surgery

I was an invited speaker to teach on suturing. I lectured and led and organised a practical session. Written feedback gained. November 2018.

Dental Elective
Phonm Penh, Cambodia.
Along with two fellow 4th years, I volunteered in one of the poorest areas of Cambodia, further developing an empathetic, respectful and patient-centred approach to clinical practice. I gained invaluable experience of differences in healthcare systems, health inequalities and working with limited resources. Broad experience gained in oral surgery and paediatric dentistry 2015

Current post
Regular GA and LA MOS lists, management of medically compromised patients, teaching and leadership skills