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James Forrester

James Forrester

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Physician & Aspiring Barrister; Lord Haldane Scholar

  • Education

    • Ysgol Gyfun Ddwyieithog Dyffryn Teifi

      2003 - 2010
      GCSEs / A levels

      GCSEs: Music, Drama, Media studies, French, Mathematics, Double science, English & Welsh literature, English & Welsh Language AS level: PhysicsA level: Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics

    • City, University of London

      2023 - 2024
      Graduate Diploma in Law Law

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2016 - 2017
      Postgraduate Diploma Surgical Sciences

    • University of London

      2013 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Medical Sciences with Clinical Neuroscience First Class Honours

      St George's Hospital Medical School, LondonCourses of Study:- Images of Anatomy (Advanced Imaging and Anatomy); with dissection on neuroanatomy.- Clinical Neurosciences (Imaging, Research, Neurology and Neurosurgery).- Medical Law and Ethics (with Philosophy).Dissertation: Anomalous Diffusion Properties of the Corpus Callosum in vivo.

    • University of London

      2010 - 2016
      Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Medicine MB BS with Awards

      Activities and Societies: Revue Comedy Society 2010-2011; St George's Hospital Boat Club 2010-2016; St George's Clinical Neuroscience Society 2013-2016; Henry Gray Anatomy Society 2013-2014; University of London Boat Club 2013. St George's Hospital Medical School, London

  • Experience

    • St George's, University of London

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

      I am responsible for guiding anatomy sessions in the Dissecting Room at St George's Hospital Medical School. As part of this, I facilitate and educate students (medical, physiotherapy, nursing, paramedic and biomedical) on human anatomy. I am particularly interested in teaching neuroanatomy. I have taught all year groups, ranging from first years to clinical year medics.I have greatly enjoyed the experiences teaching has given me, and learnt a great deal by interacting with and working alongside the students to further their knowledge, as well as my own. Show less During my research year at St George's Hospital Medical School, I was an undergraduate researcher looking at the anomalous diffusion properties of the corpus callosum using diffusion MRI techniques. This research aimed to link anomalous diffusion properties to the known histological literature of the corpus callosum. We successfully showed a significant link between the two, with the paper currently being prepared for publishing.This research formed the basis of my final dissertation thesis. During the research, I was responsible for manually segmenting the MRI scans. In such, I had to manually delineate the corpus callosum for every subject, which then allowed for an averaged structure template. This required hours of manual work using ITK-SNAP. Alongside this, I was responsible for the statistical side of the study, aiming to prove significance overall. The final dissertation was written by myself, and is now being adapted for publishing.This was an enjoyable and very educational endeavour; one which I would greatly like to continue to explore in the near future. Show less

      • Anatomy Demonstrator

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

      • Medical School Admissions Interviewer

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

      • Undergraduate Student Researcher

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

    • Marshall University

      Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
      Subinternship - Neurosurgery

    • University of Aberdeen

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
      Honorary Research Fellow

    • NHS

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

      Academic Foundation trainee (Critical Care) - FY2 / SHO. Rotations include: - Rural Medicine (Med / Surg / EM); Belford Hospital, Fort William.- Neurosurgery; Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.- Renal Medicine; Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Academic Foundation Doctor (Critical Care) - FY1 / HO.Rotations include:- Anaesthetics & Intensive Care Medicine; Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. - General Medicine; Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. - General Surgery (Vascular); Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

      • Academic Foundation Doctor (FY2 - Senior House Officer)

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

      • Academic Foundation Doctor (FY1 - House Officer)

        Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

    • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
      Junior Clinical Fellow - Neurosurgery

      Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at King’s College Hospital - London.

    • Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

      Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
      Neurosurgical Specialty Trainee / Resident

      Specialty Trainee (ST1) / Resident (PGY1) in Neurosurgery at Charing Cross Hospital - London.

    • Barts Health NHS Trust

      Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
      Neurosurgical Specialty Trainee / Resident

      Specialty Trainee (ST2) / Resident (PGY2) in Neurosurgery at The Royal London Hospital - London.

    • University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
      Neurosurgical Specialty Registrar / Resident

      Neurosurgical Specialty Registrar at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), Queen's Square.

    • Barts Health NHS Trust

      Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
      Neurosurgical Specialty Registrar / Resident

    • The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

      Aug 2023 - now
      Lord Haldane Scholar & Student Member

      A prestigious scholarship offered by The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn (London) for non-law graduates of outstanding ability.Scholarship named after Lord Richard Burdon Haldane, 1st Viscount Haldane - British lawyer, philosopher and politician.

    • City Community Legal Advice Centre (CityCLAC)

      Oct 2023 - now
      Student Adviser

    • 1 Crown Office Row

      Oct 2023 - Oct 2023
      Mini-pupillage

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Musical Theory Grades

      ABRSM

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      Resuscitation Council (UK)
      Jan 2010

    • Immediate Life Support - Instructor (ILSi)

      Resuscitation Council (UK)
      Jun 2017

    • Immediate Life Support (ILS)

      Resuscitation Council (UK)
      Jan 2016

    • Advanced Life Support (ALS)

      Resuscitation Council (UK)
      May 2017

    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Jan 2009

    • Prescribing Safety Assessment

      British Pharmacological Society
      Feb 2016

    • Medical School Advanced Simulation Certificate

      St George's, University of London
      Jan 2016

    • Pianoforte - Practical Grades

      ABRSM

    • Surgical Skills for Students

      The Royal College of Surgeons of England
      Jun 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to James Forrester
      The Debating Shield - Winner The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London May 2025 One of the two most prestigious competitions at the Inn, the Debating Shield is an internal debating competition to find the best debating team in the Inn. Four teams are competitively selected to compete in the final, each comprising of two speakers. The eight finalists are selected following an open competition which all student and pre-pupillage members of the Inn are permitted to enter. The eight finalists are told the motion for debate 1 hour before the competition and randomly allocated… Show more One of the two most prestigious competitions at the Inn, the Debating Shield is an internal debating competition to find the best debating team in the Inn. Four teams are competitively selected to compete in the final, each comprising of two speakers. The eight finalists are selected following an open competition which all student and pre-pupillage members of the Inn are permitted to enter. The eight finalists are told the motion for debate 1 hour before the competition and randomly allocated their speaking positions on the night. Show less
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Lord Denning Scholarship The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London Aug 2024
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Resident Scholarship The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London Aug 2024
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Michael Corkery QC Moot (National) - Winner 5 Paper Buildings (Barrister Chambers) Apr 2024 Representing: The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London Judges: The Honourable Mrs Justice McGowan DBE, HHJ Deacon KC and Julian Christopher KCPlace: Winner About the moot: Michael Corkery QC was a legendary figure at 5 Paper Buildings. He was a member of Chambers for 60 years, a longstanding Senior Treasury Counsel at the Old Bailey, and in silk he both prosecuted and defended in some of the most challenging and noteworthy cases at the criminal Bar. He would come… Show more Representing: The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London Judges: The Honourable Mrs Justice McGowan DBE, HHJ Deacon KC and Julian Christopher KCPlace: Winner About the moot: Michael Corkery QC was a legendary figure at 5 Paper Buildings. He was a member of Chambers for 60 years, a longstanding Senior Treasury Counsel at the Old Bailey, and in silk he both prosecuted and defended in some of the most challenging and noteworthy cases at the criminal Bar. He would come back to Chambers after court and entertain young and old members of chambers alike with anecdotes from his ongoing and past cases. The many current members of Chambers who had the privilege of being led by him remember him as a wonderful advocate: holding the jury’s rapt attention, fearsome in cross-examination, and in complete control of the court (usually judge included). Michael died in 2018, and never lost his enthusiasm for the life of the advocate. We hope that the Michael Corkery QC Memorial Moot competition is a fitting tribute to him. Show less
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      The City Law School GDL Moot (Local) - Semi-finalist The City Law School, University of London Apr 2024
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Lord Haldane Scholarship The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn Aug 2023 A prestigious scholarship offered by The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn (London) for non-law graduates of outstanding ability. Scholarship named after Lord Richard Burdon Haldane, 1st Viscount Haldane - British lawyer, philosopher and politician. Scholarship award covers full tuition fees, reduced education costs at the Inn and other scholar privileges.
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      The City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence City Law School, University of London Aug 2023 Merit-based scholarship provided by the City Law School, London. This scholarship is offered to the most outstanding candidates across all postgraduate and professional programmes. This scholarship is offered to students on the basis of academic excellence, and covers fees relating to the course.
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Neurosurgery - National Selection - Apr 2019 Awarded a national training number (NTN) in Neurosurgery, as well as the most-competitive training deanery of North Thames London. Over 400 applicants to Neurosurgery nationally, ranked 5th in the UK, securing one of only 20 jobs nationally.
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      ASiT-ESSQ Scholarship for MSc Surgical Science Association of Surgeons in Training, UK Aug 2017 Each year, ASiT awards six bursaries to aid students in funding their degree studies on the MSc Surgical Sciences course. These bursaries are competed for, and based on academic merit are awarded to those ASiT deem most deserving; re-awarded yearly based on merit.
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      ASiT-ESSQ Scholarship for MSc Surgical Sciences Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT), UK Jul 2016 Each year, ASiT awards six bursaries to aid students in funding their degree studies on the MSc Surgical Sciences course. These bursaries are competed for, and based on academic merit are awarded to those ASiT deem most deserving.
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Award of Excellence (Final Year MB BS) - Apr 2016
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Award of Excellence (Penultimate Year MB BS) - Oct 2015
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Full Boat Club Colours (Sport - Rowing) St George's Hospital Boat Club Jul 2015
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Academic Award - Best Dissection Project - Mar 2014 Awarded for the best dissection (dissection specimen showing layers of head and bone, with advanced dissection and preservation of the cerebral arteries) and write-up in the Advanced Images of Anatomy BSc(Hons) module.
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Musician of the Year - Award - Jun 2010 Awarded for highest musical achievements in the school year (vocal - baritone / piano) as well as musical achievements in local and regional / national 'Eisteddfods'.
    • Awarded to James Forrester
      Ysgoloriaeth y Pafiliwn (The Pavilion Scholarship) - Jun 2010 Awarded for the academic achievement and contribution to school life / community.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Platelet Donor

      Issued by NHS Blood and Transplant on Jun 2016
      NHS Blood and TransplantAssociated with James Forrester

    • Regional Lead CNE

      Issued by Urdd Gobaith Cymru on Jan 2008
      Urdd Gobaith CymruAssociated with James Forrester

    • Blood Donor

      Issued by NHS Blood and Transplant on Jun 2010
      NHS Blood and TransplantAssociated with James Forrester