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Dr Rosemary Geoghegan

BCh, BAO, DCh, HDip, MB, MICGP

 
researcher
 

Biography

Dr Rosemary Geoghegan is currently Director of the Medical Programme in the School of Medicine, NUI Galway. She has responsibility for leading excellence in delivery, assessment and evaluation of the medical programme. She is Programme lead of the Medical Programme Curriculum Renewal Project, a whole programme quality improvement project, commenced in academic year 2021/22. From a General Practice clinical background, she has worked in an academic and clinical capacity in Paediatrics, notably in Paediatric Diabetes. She maintains a one day weekly commitment to Paediatric Diabetes in Galway University Hospital, in a patient-centred, inter-professional team, immersed in diabetes technology use. As Vice -Dean for Teaching and Learning at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, NUI Galway (2016-2020) she led development and delivery of the National, University and College Strategic Plan for Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the College. Projects she successfully led include role out of blended learning tools in undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education; development of graduate attribute (GA) for medical programme and embedding simulation into an undergraduate medical programme to support GA attainment . In her role creating and supporting a positive learning environment for medical students she has worked as academy academic liaison officer. Her current External Examiner appointment (Preparedness for professional Practice) is at the University College Cork, Ireland. She has a Masters Degree in Clinical Education and professional membership of AMEE (Association for Medical Education in Europe), INHED (Irish Network of Healthcare Educators) and ICGP (Irish College of General Practitioners). Student education With extensive experience teaching in both undergraduate and post graduate taught programmes she is module lead in the Advanced Clinical Skills and Professional Development module in the Medical Programme. She additional leads the Chronic Disorder module in M Sc in Adolescent Health (NUI Galway) and co-leads the assessment module in M Sc in Clinical Education (NUI Galway) and MSc in Clinical Education. She supervises student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

Research Interests

Rosemary's primary research interest is in the field of medical education, in particular in the area of learning in the clinical environment and clinical assessment. The focus of her recent Masters' in Medical Education was on perceptions of stakeholders on shared clinical learning placements.  She supervises research theses on both the NUI Galway Masters in Clinical Education and the Masters in Preventive Cardiology programmes.  Rosemary, in collaboration with the Adult Diabetes Research Team, Galway University Hospital, has also published in the area of Paediatric Diabetes.

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2022) 'Experience-based learning: how a crisis solution informed fundamental change in a clinical education curriculum'
Costello M, Cantillon P, Geoghegan R, Byrne D, Lowery A, Walsh SM. (2022) 'Experience-based learning: how a crisis solution informed fundamental change in a clinical education curriculum'. The clinical teacher, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2022) 'Undertaking a face-to-face objective structured clinical examination for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic'
Fitzgerald, N and Moylett, E and Gaffney, G and McCarthy, G and Fapohunda, O and Murphy, A W and Geoghegan, R and Hallahan, B (2022) 'Undertaking a face-to-face objective structured clinical examination for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic'. Ir. J. Psychol. Med, :1-7 [Details]
'Development and preliminary evaluation of a novel physician-report tool for assessing barriers to providing care to autistic patients'
Walsh, C.,Lydon, S.,Geoghegan, R.,Carey, C.,Creed, M.,O'Loughlin, L.,Walsh, E.,Byrne, D.,O'Connor, P. 'Development and preliminary evaluation of a novel physician-report tool for assessing barriers to providing care to autistic patients'. BMC Health Services Research, 21 (1) [Details]
(2021) 'Development and preliminary evaluation of a novel physician-report tool for assessing barriers to providing care to autistic patients'
Walsh, C; Lydon, S; Geoghegan, R et al. (2021) 'Development and preliminary evaluation of a novel physician-report tool for assessing barriers to providing care to autistic patients'. BMC Health Services Research, 21 (873) [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Parental intentions regarding introduction of common food allergens during complimentary feeding'
Breathnach, A; Geoghegan, R; Moylett, E (2021) 'Parental intentions regarding introduction of common food allergens during complimentary feeding'. Pediatric Allergy And Immunology, 32 (6):1384-1387 [DOI] [Details]
(2014) 'Young adult type 1 diabetes care in the West of Ireland: an audit of hospital practice'
Casey, R., O’Hara, M.C., Cunningham, A., Wall, D., Geoghegan, R., Hynes, L., McGuire, B., Gately, M., Bell, M., Dinneen, S.F. (2014) 'Young adult type 1 diabetes care in the West of Ireland: an audit of hospital practice'. Quarterly Journal Of Medicine, [Details]
(2019) 'Severe obesity as a barrier to international travel: a qualitative analysis'
Flaherty, GT;Geoghegan, R;Brown, IG;Finucane, FM (2019) 'Severe obesity as a barrier to international travel: a qualitative analysis'. Journal Of Travel Medicine, 26 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Severe obesity as a barrier to international travel: a qualitative analysis'
Flaherty GT, Geoghegan R, Brown IG, Finucane FM (2019) 'Severe obesity as a barrier to international travel: a qualitative analysis'. Journal Of Travel Medicine, [Details]
(2018) 'Documentation and follow up of anthropometric measurements of hospitalised patients'
Killeen, A,Geoghegan, R,Flaherty, G (2018) 'Documentation and follow up of anthropometric measurements of hospitalised patients'. European Journal Of Cardiovascular Nursing, :42-43 [Details]
(2017) 'The challenges of international travel for individuals with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder'
Flaherty G, Xuan W, Geoghegan R. (2017) 'The challenges of international travel for individuals with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder'. Journal Of Travel Medicine, [Details]
(2017) 'Protecting the health of medical students on international electives in low resource settings'
Johnston N, Sandys N, Geoghegan R, O Donovan D, Flaherty G (2017) 'Protecting the health of medical students on international electives in low resource settings'. Journal Of Travel Medicine, [Details]
(2018) 'The Perceptions of Patients, their Parents and Healthcare Providers on the Transition of Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes to Adult Services in the West of Ireland'
Walsh, O. Wynne, M. O Donnell, M. O Hara, M.C. Geoghegan, R. (2018) 'The Perceptions of Patients, their Parents and Healthcare Providers on the Transition of Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes to Adult Services in the West of Ireland'. Irish Medical Journal, 111 (7) [Details]
(2016) 'Paediatric learning in a clinical attachment: undergraduate medical students' perspectives'
Gouda, P,Fanous, S,Gouda, J,Boland, J,Geoghegan, R (2016) 'Paediatric learning in a clinical attachment: undergraduate medical students' perspectives'. Irish Journal Of Medical Science, 185 :413-421 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Should we screen for childhood obesity?'
Geoghegan, R., Kelly, C. & Finucane, F.M. (2015) 'Should we screen for childhood obesity?'. Clinical Obesity, 5 (3):99-102 [DOI] [Details]
(2014) 'Influence of adiposity on insulin requirements and glycaemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes'
Cotter T, Jennings P, Burke H, Dinneen SF, Bell M, Dunne F,Geoghegan R,Moylett E, O'Brien, T, Finucane, FM. (2014) 'Influence of adiposity on insulin requirements and glycaemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes'. Irish Journal Of Medical Science, 183 [Details]
(2014) 'Young adult type 1 diabetes care in the West of Ireland: an audit of hospital practice'
Casey R, O'Hara MC, Cunningham A, Wall D, Geoghegan R, Hynes L, McGuire B, Gately M, Bell M, Dinneen SF (2014) 'Young adult type 1 diabetes care in the West of Ireland: an audit of hospital practice'. QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 107 (11):903-908 [DOI] [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2017) Atlantic Corridor Medical Student Research Conference 2017
Md Nasir NDS, Avalos G, Burke H, Geoghegan R. (2017) Vitamin D levels in Irish children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study. PRIZE:Best Paper . In: PRIZE:Best Paper eds. Atlantic Corridor Medical Student Research Conference 2017 [Details]
(2015) Health and Social Care Interprofessional Learning Conference 2015. Dublin: Ireland
Felzmann, H., Tierney, M., Campbell, L., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Hunter, A., Meskell, P., Geoghegan, R., McDarby, G., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., & Casey, D. (2015) Evaluating an online, values-based decision-making interprofessional learning programme in pre-registration health and social care students Health and Social Care Interprofessional Learning Conference 2015. Dublin: Ireland Dublin, Ireland, , 06-OCT-15 [Details]
(2015) European Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning. Cork: Ireland
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Hunter, A., Meskell, M., Geoghegan, R., McDarby, G., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., Seedhouse, D., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H. (2015) Students' experiences of using values based digital technology to enhance inter-professional education European Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning. Cork: Ireland Galway, Ireland, , 19-JUN-15 [Details]
(2016) All Together Better Health VIII. Oxford: UK
Casey, D., Cusack, T., Hunter, A., Felzmann, H., Campbell, L., Tierney, M., Power, M., Meskell, P., Geoghegan, R., Magdalinski, T., Keleher, C., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Burke, E., . . . Doyle, P. (2016) Using digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE) All Together Better Health VIII. Oxford: UK Oxford, UK, , 06-SEP-16 - 09-SEP-16 [Details]
(2016) 17th Ottawa Conference and the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference
Setyonugroho W, Kelly M, Kenedy KM, Flyn E, Geoghegan R, Murphy R, Morrison JJ, Hayes P and Kropmans T (2016) The effect of language on the assessment of communication skills using a standardised measurement in OSCEs 17th Ottawa Conference and the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference Perth, Western Australia, , 19-MAR-16 - 23-MAR-16 [Details]
(2016) 35th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference. Dublin: Ireland
Tierney, M., Magdalinski. T., Meskell, P., Hunter, A., Burke, E., Carroll, C., Hills, C., Schmidt-Felzmann, H, Campbell, L., Geoghegan, R., Finn, Y., Power, M., & Casey, D. (2016) Impact of an online interprofessional education programme on the attitudes and perceptions of health and social care students 35th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference. Dublin: Ireland , 02-MAR-16 - 03-MAR-16 [Details]
(2015) EuroSoTL-Bridging Boundaries through the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Hunter, A., Meskell, M., Geoghegan, R., McDarby, G., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., Seedhouse, D., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H. (2015) Students experiences of using values based digital technology to enhance inter-professional education EuroSoTL-Bridging Boundaries through the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Cork, Ireland, , 08-JUN-15 - 09-JUN-15 [Details]
(2015) 16th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Dublin: Ireland
Carroll, C., Hills, C., Casey, D., Schmidt-Felzmann, H., Campbell, L., Geoghegan, R., Finn, Y., Hunter, A., Burke, E., Power, M., McDarby, G., Meskell, P., Seedhouse, D., Boland, J., & Tierney, M. (2015) Healthcare students' views on collaboration: An evaluation of a pilot online inter-professional project at NUI Galway 16th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Dublin: Ireland Dublin, Ireland, , 04-NOV-15 - 05-NOV-15 [Details]
(2015) Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference TCD
Hills, C., Carroll, C., Casey, D., Campbell, L., Felzmann, H., Meskell, P., McDarby, G., Power, M., Burke, E., Hunter, A., Finn, Y., Geoghegan, R., Seedhouse, D., Boland. J., Tierney, M., (2015) Healthcare students’ views on collaboration: An evaluation of a pilot online inter-professional project at NUI Galway Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference TCD [Details]
(2015) European Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Hunter, A., Meskell, P., Geoghegan, R., McDarby, G., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H. (2015) Student experiences of using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE) European Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning University College Cork, Ireland, , 08-JUN-15 - 10-JUN-15 [Details]
(2015) 16th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Dublin: Ireland
Carroll, C., Hills, C., Casey, D., Campbell, L., Felzmann, H., Meskell, P., McDarby, G., Power, M., Burke, E., Hunter, A., Finn, Y., Geoghegan, R., Seedhouse, D., Boland. J., & Tierney, M., (2015) What are the elements that supported healthcare students learning during an online program? An evaluation of a pilot online inter-professional project at NUI Galway 16th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Dublin: Ireland Dublin, Ireland, , 04-NOV-15 - 05-NOV-15 [Details]
(2015) European Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Finn, Y., Hills, C. , Carroll, C., Hunter, A., Meskell, P. Geoghegan, R., McDarby, G., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., Seedhouse, D.and Schmidt-Felzmann, H. (2015) Student experiences of using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE) European Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Cork, , 08-JUN-15 - 08-JUN-15 [Details]
(2015) Ed Tech2015: 16th Educational Technology Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association. Limerick: Ireland
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Felzmann, H., Hills, C. Burke, E., Power, M., Finn, Y., Geoghegan, R. Meskell, P., McDarby, G., Hunter, A., Seedhouse, D, Carroll, C, Boland, J., Magdalinski, T & Tierney, M. (2015) Evaluating the use of values-based digital technology to facilitate inter-professional education (IPE) Ed Tech2015: 16th Educational Technology Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association. Limerick: Ireland University of Limerick, Ireland, , 28-MAY-15 - 29-MAY-15 [Details]
(2014) 12th Canadian Conference in Medical Education
Geoghegan R, Hayes P, Finn Y, Boland J (2014) Blueprinting Assessment to Enhance Constructive Alignment 12th Canadian Conference in Medical Education Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, , 25-APR-14 - 29-APR-14 [Details]
(2013) INMED
Ashe D, Boo T W , DunneF, Geoghegan R, Flynn S, Flaherty G, Kropmans T, Malone C, McDonald C, Boland J (2013) Curriculum mapping – a purposeful journey rather than a destination . In: N/A eds. INMED N/A, , 17-SEP-13 - 18-SEP-13 , pp.N/A-N/A [DOI] [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2021) Promoting compassion, care and well-being in healthcare students through Schwartz Rounds,
Field, C.A., Burke, E., Geoghegan, R., McMenamin, R. (2021) Health Promotion Conference. [Oral Presentation], Promoting compassion, care and well-being in healthcare students through Schwartz Rounds, National University of Ireland Galway , 24-JUN-21. [Details]
(2013) Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Annual Conference,
Ashe, D, Wee Boo, T. Dunne, F., Flynn, S., Flaherty, G., Geoghegan, R., Kropmans, T., Malone, D,, McDonald, C. and Boland J. (2013) Curriculum mapping – a purposeful journey rather than a destination. [Chaired Session], Irish Network of Medical Educators (INMED) Annual Conference, UCD Dublin , 21-FEB-13 - 22-FEB-14. [Details]
(2013) Identifying Barriers to Optimal Glycaemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 DiabetesInternational,
Nolan, F. Loftus, B.G. and Geoghegan, R (2013) Student Congress of (bio) Medical Sciences,Groningen, Netherlands. [Oral Presentation], Identifying Barriers to Optimal Glycaemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 DiabetesInternational, University Medical Centre, Groningen, Holland , 03-JUN-13 - 05-JUN-13. [Details]
(2013) Irish Paediatric Association meeting,
Nolan, F. Loftus, B.G. and Geoghegan, R. (2013) BARRIERS TO OPTIMAL GLYCAEMIC CONTROL IN ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS, ATTENDING UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL GALWAY. [Oral Presentation], Irish Paediatric Association meeting, Dublin, Ireland , 08-NOV-13. [Details]
(2009) Campus Engage Ireland International Conference,
Flaherty G, Geoghegan R, McIlrath L (2009) This presentation reflected on medical student community engagement through special study modules in the pre-clinical phase of the NUI Galway Undergraduate Medical Programme. [Oral Presentation], Campus Engage Ireland International Conference, Dublin , 04-JUN-09 - 05-JUN-09. [Details]

Abstract

  Year Publication
(2014) Influence of adiposity on insulin requirements and glycaemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Cotter, T,Jennings, P,Burke, H,Dinneen, SF,Bell, M,Dunne, F,Geoghegan, R,Moylett, E,O'Brien, T,Finucane, FM (2014) Influence of adiposity on insulin requirements and glycaemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Abstract [Details]

ANET/COS

  Year Publication
(2015) Using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE).
Kelleher, C., Seedhouse, D., Hunter, A., Casey, D., McDarby, G., Cusack, T., Campbell, L., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Meskell, M., Geoghegan, R., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H. (2015) Using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE). Dublin: The National Forum for the enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education ANET/COS [Details]

Editorial

  Year Publication
(2018) Learning to travel: reducing the health risks of study abroad opportunities.
Flaherty, GT,Leong, SW,Geoghegan, R (2018) Learning to travel: reducing the health risks of study abroad opportunities. Editorial [DOI] [Details]

Invited papers

  Year Publication
(2015) NUIG 2015, CELT Symposium in Higher Education.
Casey, D. Campbell, L. Finn, Y. Hills, C. Carroll, C. Hunter, A. Meskell, M. Geoghegan, R. McDarby, G. Power, M. Burke, E. Boland, J. Tierney, M. Seedhouse, D. and Schmidt-Felzmann, H. (2015) NUIG 2015, CELT Symposium in Higher Education. Invited papers [Details]

Invited Seminars

  Year Publication
(2016) Galway Alliance of Medical Educators-What is new in health professions assessment?.
Kelly, ME, Geoghegan, R (2016) Galway Alliance of Medical Educators-What is new in health professions assessment?. Invited Seminars [Details]

Meeting

  Year Publication
(2012) Young adult diabetes care in the west of Ireland: challenges and opportunities.
Casey, R,Hara, MO,Cunningham, A,Bell, M,Burke, H,Wall, D,Geoghegan, R,Hynes, L,McGuire, B,Gately, M,Dinneen, SF (2012) Young adult diabetes care in the west of Ireland: challenges and opportunities. Meeting [Details]
(2010) METABOLIC CONTROL OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES: AN AUDIT OF CLINIC ATTENDEES FOR THE YEAR 2007.
Geoghegan, A,Geoghegan, R,Loftus, BG (2010) METABOLIC CONTROL OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES: AN AUDIT OF CLINIC ATTENDEES FOR THE YEAR 2007. Meeting [Details]

Reviews

  Year Publication
(2018) Protecting the health of medical students on international electives in low-resource settings.
Johnston, N;Sandys, N;Geoghegan, R;O'Donovan, D;Flaherty, G (2018) Protecting the health of medical students on international electives in low-resource settings. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Seminar

  Year Publication
(2015) The Great Debate: Should we Screen for Childhood Obesity?.
Geoghegan R, O Shea B (2015) The Great Debate: Should we Screen for Childhood Obesity?. Seminar [Details]

Video recording / TV

  Year Publication
(2016) Using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE). The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. March 2016.
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Hunter, A., McDarby, G., Cusack, T., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Meskell, M., Geoghegan, R., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H., & Magdalinski, T. (2016) Using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE). The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. March 2016. Dublin, Ireland: Video recording / TV [Details]
(2016) Using values-based technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE).
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Hunter, A., McDarby, G., Cusack, T., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Meskell, M., Geoghegan, R., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H., & Magdalinski, T. (2016) Using values-based technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE). Video recording / TV [Details]
(2016) Using values-based technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE). October.
Casey, D., Campbell, L., Hunter, A., McDarby, G., Cusack, T., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Meskell, M., Geoghegan, R., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H., & Magdalinski, T. (2016) Using values-based technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE). October. Video recording / TV [Details]
(2015) Using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE).
Kelleher, C., Seedhouse, D., Hunter, A., Casey, D., McDarby, G., Cusack, T., Campbell, L., Finn, Y., Hills, C., Carroll, C., Meskell, M., Geoghegan, R., Power, M., Burke, E., Boland, J., Tierney, M., & Schmidt-Felzmann, H. (2015) Using values-based digital technology to enhance and evaluate inter-professional education (IPE). Video recording / TV [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2018 M Sc (Medical research) - ongoing NUI Galway
2013 Postgraduate Diploma Diabetes University of Leicester
2011 M Sc (Clinical Education) NUI Galway
1992 MB BCh BAO NUI Galway

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
Irish Medical Council Regulatory Body 01-JAN-93 /
Membership of Irish College of General Practitioners Specialisy division 05-JUN-98 / 03-JUN-18