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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Primary care and Eating Disorders – hand-in-hand at the 17th LEDC conference. Author: Stella KozmĆ©r – PhD Candidate

I had the opportunity to attend the 17th International London Eating Disorder Conference in March 2025. The event brought together clinicians, researchers, and lived experience voices from around the world, all focused on advancing knowledge, treatment approaches, and compassionate care in the field of eating disorders. Held at the heart of London, the conference was […]


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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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