Adam Galloway, previous student at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Adam Galloway

I graduated from the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in 2016 with a degree in MSc Clinical Research Methods. I now work as a Senior Children’s Physiotherapist and NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical Research Fellow at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

A degree from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has helped me progress more quickly in my career as it has enabled me to pursue further NIHR fellowships and demonstrate skills within a senior clinical position.

Studying at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been seen as an advantage by current/potential employers at interview as clinical managers supported me to complete my MSc via the NIHR.

The values and behaviours a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø award provide in my professional role is I use the skills gained from my MSc on a daily basis and they provided me with a set of foundation research skills that I have since progressed with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

Academic, researchers and practitioners at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø have shaped my professional life as they have supported me with the publication of my MSc research study which has supported my clinical work but also my application for a PhD.

A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø degree has contributed to my career as without the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, I would not have been able to start my clinical academic career, something that I am passionate to contribute for a long time. My next step is an application for a PhD which will be with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.