A SCHOLARSHIP in memory of the late Dr John Hinds, a pioneering leader in the field of emergency trauma care, opens for applications today.
The recipient of the scholarship will take up a fully-funded place on the much-coveted Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care (ATACC) course, widely accepted as the most advanced trauma course currently available in the world.
They will also have their case study published in the College of Paramedics’ magazine, 'Paramedic INSIGHT'.
The scholarship is presented in memory of the late Dr Hinds, who was regarded as an inspirational leader by paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
A world-renowned critical care physician, he died in a crash while providing medical cover at a Skerries 100 practice session in 2015. He gave a huge amount of his own time to educating and supporting paramedics and ambulance staff throughout Ireland.
The College of Paramedics, in association with the pharmaceutical sales and marketing company Galen, said applications for this year’s scholarship award opens today.
Dr Dennise Broderick from Galen said: "This award is not only a fitting and lasting tribute to Dr Hinds but it also provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to advance their expertise and gain access to a highly coveted training programme.
"Dr Hinds was a pioneering leader in the field of emergency trauma care who dedicated his life to helping others and Galen is therefore proud to support this annual scholarship programme in his honour."
Last year’s recipient, Orla Morrow of Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, said the course "provides an opportunity to learn and experience, through simulation, the most up-to-date and advanced trauma skills within the pre-hospital environment and offers a range of examples of how to apply these in practice.
"I was delighted to win my scholarship and would like to thank both Almac and the Hinds family for providing this amazing opportunity."
For further information, please visit collegeofparamedics.co.uk
