Lecturer Details: DCT1 study day - The Challenge of Change Resilience training

Lecturer nameGhazala Ahmad-Mear BDS(Lond), FDSRCS(Eng)
Lecturer profileAfter 32 years of training and working within the realms of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, I have recently retired from clinical work in the NHS. Since 2014, I have been HEE YH Associate Dental Dean for Core and Specialty Training, recently focusing solely on Dental Core Training. I sit on DCT National Boards and am passionate about innovating training opportunities to enhance the development of the DCT.
As the NHS continues to come under greater pressures to perform, I recognise and champion aspects of training that support, develop and strengthen our mental and emotional wellbeing, building resilience to be and give our best, safely.
I am very mindful about leaving the world a better place and how we can all make a difference in our lives, including in our workplace in the NHS.

Away from work I enjoy the hills and mountains with biking and rock-climbing with my family. I also ski and open-water swim.

Lecturer nameProfessor Jo Clarke
Lecturer profilePhD, C.Psychol., AFBPsS, EuroPsy HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist
During 23 years of working in the criminal justice system, Jo’s attention has focused on the concept of resilience, both for individuals and the organizations in which they live and, or, work. In 2003, Jo became accredited to deliver The Challenge of Change resilience training; an evidence-based intervention developed by Dr. Derek Roger of the Work Skills Centre. Jo is a regular speaker, both nationally and internationally on the subject of individual and organizational resilience and has authored a number of chapters and papers on the subject. This most recent addition to the programmes offered by Petros, addresses the mental health issues and impact on performance, that can often be overlooked within a large organisation, offering a model of solution and support. For managers