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Dr Michael Williams

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Dr Michael Williams

Dr Michael Williams

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
  1. Clinical education, particularly exploring the role of technology, such as virtual reality
  2. Retinal vascular disease in the real world, specifically retinal vein occlusion

Contact info

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  • m.williams@qub.ac.uk
  • 0044 2890245133

Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in the field of:

  • What is the role, actual or potential, of technology in healthcare education?

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Public outreach & key achievements

  • Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Education Committee
  • Associate Editor, BMJ Open Ophthalmology
  • Chief Investigator for the UK for two trials on retinal vein occlusion: BALATON and COMINO
  • Principle Investigator for several Ophthalmology trials in Belfast
  • Developed the 'Virtual Eye Clinic' with an Educational Grant from Bayer

Alumni: Where are they now

PhD Title Anatomical and Functional Correlates in Ischaemic Retinal Vein Occlusion
Name Dr Meiaad Khayat (PhD)
Years of Study 2016 - 2020
Country UK
Current Position Assistant Professor of Anatomy Faculty of Medicine - Rabigh King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
   
PhD Title Appraising immersive technology in healthcare education: Immersive Technology Evaluation Measure (ITEM) Development
Name Dr Chris Jacobs (MD)
Years of Study 2021 - 2023
Country UK
Current Position GP, Merchiston Surgery, UK, Lead For Undergraduate Medical Education Research at Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust, and Hon. Research Fellow, University of Bath, UK

 


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