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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageMeet the CDP-CDP consortium
Dr Claire Buckley
Dr Claire Buckley is a Consultant in Public Health Medicine on the National Integrated Care Programme for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease within the HSE and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health in UCC.
Claire graduated with a degree in Medicine from UCC in 2003 and undertook General Practice Training until 2009. She completed a Master of Public Health in 2009 and then undertook a HRB-funded Academic Research Fellowship for Healthcare Professionals. Claire was awarded a PhD in 2014: her thesis was entitled ‘Lower Extremity Amputations in People with Diabetes: Trends and Determinants’. Claire undertook Higher Specialist Training in Public Health Medicine from 2013-2016.
Claire has a keen interest in disease prevention and works at a national level to develop a more integrated healthcare system in Ireland for the management and prevention of chronic disease. Her background in general practice gives her a unique insight into the importance of a shared primary-secondary care approach to chronic disease. In her role within the HSE, Claire works closely with the clinical leads for the major chronic diseases from both primary and secondary care.
