Eamon Mulkerrin
Galway
Summary
Conscientious consultant physician in Internal Medicine with specialist expertise in Geriatric Medicine, with over 3 decades of professional experience in Ireland, UK, USA and Bermuda, vast majority at consultant level.
Professor of Medicine within Galway University Teaching Hospital.
Maintains expert technical and patient care skills
Meets clinical competency required to perform job responsibilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Chief of Geriatric Medicine
King Edward VII Hospital, Bermuda
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Locum post [periodic] as Acting Chief of Geriatric Medicine
- Sole responsibility for all inpatient care, and outpatient clinics
- Point of contact and final responsibility for junior medical staff and allied health professionals
- Co-ordination with consultant colleagues across all fields
Consultant Physician -General & Geriatric Medicine
Health Service Executive [Ireland]
09.1993 - 03.2021
- Overall responsibility for admission and ongoing management for acutely ill patients in Internal Medicine.
- Specialist focus on patients 65years+ as Leader of Multidisciplinary Team on daily basis.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans for all age groups.
- Trained Junior Medical Staff in patient diagnostics and care strategies.
- Conducted research and stayed current with medical advancements, contributing to growth of medical knowledge.
- Performed regular service audit and quality improvement projects to ensure continuous enhancement and progression within service.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
Nuffield Research Fellow
Harvard Medical School
09.1992 - 09.1993
- Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of clinical research into renal and electrolyte abnormalities.
- Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Developed unique research into age-related deterioration in kidney function.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of specialist in Geriatric Medicine and Nephrology.
- Authored numerous professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborated with numerous scientists, analysts and expert researchers throughout USA to advance research and gain deeper understanding.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
Education
F.R.C.P. (Edin.). - Medicine
Royal College of Physicians,
Edinburgh1999
F.R.C.P.I - Medicine
Royal College of Physicians
Dublin, Ireland1997
M.D. - Medicine
University College Galway
Galway06.1993
MB., B.Ch., B.A.O., - Medicine
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland1984
Skills
Expertise in delivering acute care to patients of all age groups as an acute physician in Internal medicine
- Expertise in delivering Rehabilitative Care to patients with stroke, chronic neurological conditions (eg Parkinson's Disease), post-surgical and frailty
- Expertise in developing new services (eg Orthropaedic and Stroke Rehabilitation) and enhancing existing services (acute stroke unit for all ages)
Expertise in group leadership and co-ordination of Multidisciplinary Teams
Publications
Numerous [100+] Publications in International Peer-Reviewed journals, demonstrating cross-sectional and transferrable skills, and highlighting excellent interpersonal relations with AHPs and motivational abilities with junior doctors.
Sample includes:
The De-Alzheimerisation of Dementia? An Analysis of Internet Searches.
Houston A, Mulkerrin EC, O Keeffe ST, Eur Ger Med,2018;9:117-120 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41999-017-0006-2
Oral Mite Anaphylaxis.
Canavan M, Mitchell A, Sharkey A, Whitethorn C, McNicholl B, Robinson S, Ni Riain U, Tormey V, Mulkerrin EC..
QJM. 2018;111(3):189-90 doi: 10.1093/qjmed/hcx255. PubMed PMID: 29309668
Aerobic and cognitive exercise (ACE)pilot study for older adults: Executive Function Improves with Cognitive Challenge While Exergaming.
N Shah, J Dimitrova, EC Mulkerrin, M Hogan, P Arciero, C Anderson-Hanley. Journal of Neuropsychological Society 2015;21:768-779
An audit of the impact of implementation of a stroke care pathway in an Acute teaching hospital.
K.M. Tan, B Austin, M Shaughnessy, M McDonald, S. O’Keeffe, E C Mulkerrin. Ir J Med Sci 2007, 176:75-79
Why do older patients die in a heatwave. A Flynn, C McGreevy, E C Mulkerrin. Q J Med 2005; 98: 227-9
Aldosterone response to Hyperkalaemia in Healthy Elderly Humans. E C Mulkerrin, F H Epstein, B A Clark J. Am. Soc. Nephrology l995; 6: 1459-1462
The Apex Beat: Not a reliable physical sign in the elderly. E C Mulkerrin, R Saran, R Dewar, J Harding, A Bayer, P Finucane. Age and Ageing, 1991; 20: 304-306
Timeline
Acting Chief of Geriatric Medicine
King Edward VII Hospital, Bermuda
04.2021 - 03.2023
Consultant Physician -General & Geriatric Medicine
Health Service Executive [Ireland]
09.1993 - 03.2021
Nuffield Research Fellow
Harvard Medical School
09.1992 - 09.1993
F.R.C.P. (Edin.). - Medicine
Royal College of Physicians,
F.R.C.P.I - Medicine
Royal College of Physicians
M.D. - Medicine
University College Galway
MB., B.Ch., B.A.O., - Medicine
University of Galway
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