Clinical Teaching Fellow in Palliative Care

Email: rd503@medschl.cam.ac.uk | Office: East Forvie Building

Background

Ruth completed her pre-clinical and clinical medical studies at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and remained in the region for Foundation and Core Medical Training rotations. Since 2012 she has been training as a registrar in Palliative Medicine in the East of England, and currently works with the hospital palliative care team at Bedford hospital.

Teaching

Throughout her career, Ruth has had a passion for teaching and has been actively involved in teaching student doctors, doctors, and other health professionals. She is currently a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Palliative Care alongside her clinical role.

Selected Publications

Diver R, Thiemann P, Quince T, Barclay S (2018). “Palliative care in medical practice: medical students’ expectations”. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care: e-pub April 2018 doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001486.