The School is celebrating an amazing achievement as three of its students claimed top honours in the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Mersey Faculty Student Poster Prize for 2024.
This prestigious award, open to medical students from schools within the Mersey Faculty’s footprint, recognises excellence in research and innovation in primary care.
The results were a testament to the outstanding quality of work produced by the University of Liverpool students, who secured all three top positions in this year’s competition. Notably, the awards team decided to grant joint second-place prizes instead of a traditional second and third-place ranking.
Winners of the 2024 RCGP Mersey Faculty Student Poster Prize
1st Place: Nyle Reece
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Project Title: Evaluating adherence to NICE guidelines on anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation.
Nyle’s audit shed light on adherence levels to key national guidelines in managing atrial fibrillation (AF), offering valuable insights for improving patient outcomes.
I was delighted to win the RCGP Mersey Faculty Student Poster Prize for my poster! This experience highlighted that chances to engage in research often come unexpectedly – we just need to recognise them and make the most of them.
“The opportunity arose during my third-year GP placement, where, as an aspiring cardiologist with an interest in heart rhythm disorders, I wanted to explore how well AF is managed in primary care.”
2nd Place (Joint): Areej Bilal
Project Title: Virtual wards: revolutionising primary care for frail patients.
Areej’s research explored the transformative potential of virtual wards in enhancing care for vulnerable patients in primary care settings.
It highlighted how primary care is transforming geriatric medicine, with innovative approaches like virtual wards enhancing outcomes for both patients and providers.
“Creating the poster on my own was scary at first, but I’m thrilled the effort paid off and that the judges appreciated it!"
2nd Place (Joint): Nour Al Tarsha
Project Title: The effectiveness of telemedicine in primary care: patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
Nour’s work evaluated the role of telemedicine in improving patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes, a timely topic in the post-pandemic era.
“This research is driven by the need to ensure that technological innovations enhance accessibility and quality of care without compromising patient outcomes.”
The RCGP poster competition has allowed me to share my work, which is deeply rewarding, as it inspires me to continue exploring how technology can transform patient care and contribute to this field.
“Nevertheless, primary care research plays a critical role in advancing patient outcomes by addressing real-world challenges, improving accessibility, and enhancing evidence-based practices.”
The recognition reflects the University of Liverpool’s commitment to fostering excellence in research and education in primary care. The winners have not only showcased their skills but also contributed meaningfully to advancing primary care practices, highlighting the School’s dedication to producing impactful medical professionals.
Dr KJ Harrison, GP Theme Lead at the School of Medicine, expressed her admiration for the students’ achievements:
Congratulations to Nyla, Areej and Nour. The award panel were particularly impressed by the high quality of this year’s entries, in particular the excellent quality of writing, research and the thought-provoking topics covered.
Big congratulations to all of the winners! Keep an eye out for more prizes and competitions advertised in the student bulletin each week.