Dr Aurelia Butcher
- 01202 962884
- abutcher at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
- GP Programme Director
- BGB
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Biography
I am a General Practitioner in Poole and a Programme Director at the Dorset GP Centre (Bournemouth University). I have a variety of other clinical and non-clinical roles relating to medical education and professional development.
I am also a mother to twin boys and enjoy various hobbies including sport and craft!
Journal Articles
- Forde, E., Butcher, A., Fraser, A., Phillips, S. and Turner, M., 2021. Virtual training in the practical management of emergencies in primary care: Making a virtue out of necessity. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning, 7 (6), 648-649.
- Rutherford, Forde, E., Priego-Hernandez, J., Butcher, A. and Wedderburn, C., 2018. Using photography to enhance GP trainees' reflective practice and professional development. Medical Humanities, 44 (3), 158-164.
- Butcher, A., Jones, A., Forde, E. and Wedderburn, C., 2014. Supporting newly qualified GPs: an evolving education programme in Dorset. Education for Primary Care, 25 (6), 353-356.
Conferences
- Forde, E., Knight, A., Steele, G., Lyness, E., Wedderburn, C. and Butcher, A., 2021. Can virtual International exchanges improve primary health care? In: Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) conference: A fresh approach to general practice 11-12 February 2021 Online.
- Forde, E., Jackson, S., Butcher, A. and Wedderburn, C., 2021. Upskilling GP Trainees in Lifestyle Medicine. In: RCGP February 2021 11-12 February 2021 Virtual.
Posters
- Forde, E., Rutherford, D., Wedderburn, C. and Butcher, A., 2017. Innovative teaching on reflective practice: Learning to be a doctor through photography. In: The Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Barcelona.
Profile of Teaching PG
- Dorset GP Centre - GP Training Programme
- GP Training
External Responsibilities
- University of Southampton Medical School, Medicine in Practice 2: GP Small Group Facilitator (2017-)
Conference Presentations
- AMEE International Medical Education Conference, Dorset Locum Hub - supporting GP recruitment and retention, 26 Aug 2017, Helsinki, Finland
Qualifications
- MA in Medical Education (with Merit) (University of Winchester, 2017)
- MRCGP in General Practice (Royal College of GPs, 2011)
- DFSRH in Diploma of Sexual and Reproductive Health (Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2010)
- DRCOG in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2009)
- DOHNS in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2007)
- MRCS in Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2006)
- MBBS in Medicine and Surgery (with Distinction) (Guys, Kings and St Thomas School of Medicine, Universtity of London, 2003)
- BSc (Hons) in Radiological Sciences (with First Class Honours) (Kings College London, 2000)