Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) Blog

Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) Blog

Tagged: Postgraduate Researchers


Reflections on SAPC: Why AHPs still struggle to get into research, by Ali Bingham (1st year PhD student)

I recently had the chance to speak at the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) annual scientific meeting in Cardiff, a brilliant event that brings together researchers, clinicians, and academics from across the country.  I was part of a workshop focusing on some of the important and significant challenges Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) face when […]


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NIHR Doctoral Research Training Camp 2025: A lesson in how to PREVAIL. by Amy Chinner

From 7th-9th July, I attended the 3-day National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Doctoral Research Training Camp in Hinckley. I wasn’t too sure what I was letting myself in for in advance, I mean how ā€œintensiveā€ could training on grant writing and applying for further funding be? As it turns out, very! As […]


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PhD Journey Tips: From Start to Finish – by Dima Arafah

Starting a PhD is like going on a big adventure. It can be really exciting and sometimes tough, especially when things like COVID-19 change how we do everything, from talking to people to how we feel about being alone or getting our research done. I want to share some friendly tips for everyone doing a […]


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Q and A with Tom Kallis

I am a primary care clinical pharmacist and have worked for the past ten years in clinical practice in both community and general practice settings across Devon and Cornwall. I am an independent prescriber with an interest in mental health and deprescribing, and completed my MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice last year. As well as […]


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