Ruth Cruickshank

Biography

After graduating from the University of Edinburgh with MBChB, I gained full medical registration before pursuing a career in anaesthesia. I undertook most of my post graduate training in Glasgow, passing my FRCA in 1990. I currently have a clinical commitment with Fife Acute Hospitals Trust of 2 days each week focused on providing anaesthesia for patients having trauma or dental surgery. As Senior Clinical Teacher I liaise with clinicians in Fife Acute Hospitals to organise short clinical attachments for third year students. In addition I teach Clinical Medicine to students in all 3 years of our curriculum. Initially I teach 1st year students introducing clinical methods within the security of the School environment. As students progress through 2nd and 3rd years I move with them within the Fife Acute Hospitals to teach at the bedside. I very much enjoy seeing the students progress and gain confidence in their clinical skills and knowledge.

Research Interest

I am a member of the School medical education research group and each year supervise students researching their Honours project in the area of medical education. I am currently looking at strategies to enhance student support systems for undergraduate medical students.