Ashley Simpson
@avsimpson.bsky.social
Nephrology StR • Medical Education Fellow & Doctoral Candidate • Interested in Widening Participation & Professional Identity Formation • Exercise Enthusiast (with #LongCovid 😷)• Lover of Nature & the Great Outdoors • Vegan & Cruelty-free 🌿🏴
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This peer-led training for first-year medical and dental students from @harvardmed.bsky.social teaches skills & resources to help students support themselves & peers experiencing mental health distress & burnout. #Medsky #MedEd
www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
August 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This peer-led training for first-year medical and dental students from @harvardmed.bsky.social teaches skills & resources to help students support themselves & peers experiencing mental health distress & burnout. #Medsky #MedEd
www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
Ohhhh lovely. We had a baby courgette today, finely sliced in a salad for dinner. I expect we'll be eating courgette daily for the next few months! 😂
July 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ohhhh lovely. We had a baby courgette today, finely sliced in a salad for dinner. I expect we'll be eating courgette daily for the next few months! 😂
Thanks, Stefan! I now have a few weeks to write a paper or two (and have a holiday!) before my return to clinical work at the start of next month (🫠). I'm hopeful for an early viva (🤞🏻 mid-August) so that I can shift my focus to finding myself a consultant job..... it never ends!
July 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thanks, Stefan! I now have a few weeks to write a paper or two (and have a holiday!) before my return to clinical work at the start of next month (🫠). I'm hopeful for an early viva (🤞🏻 mid-August) so that I can shift my focus to finding myself a consultant job..... it never ends!
Thesis submitted! 🙌🏻
What exactly am I supposed to do with myself now?!
Oh yes.... breathe ! 😌
#MedSky #MedicalEducation #QualitativeResearch #MedEdResearch #WideningParticipation #ProfessionalIdentityFormation #Doctorate #Thesis
What exactly am I supposed to do with myself now?!
Oh yes.... breathe ! 😌
#MedSky #MedicalEducation #QualitativeResearch #MedEdResearch #WideningParticipation #ProfessionalIdentityFormation #Doctorate #Thesis
Filled in my 'Notice of Intention to Submit' form for my thesis.
The hardest part of my research journey has been believing that I am capable. I'm almost at the finish line, and I'm still not convinced.
The impostor syndrome is severe.
#QualitativeResearch
#MedEdResearch
#WideningParticipation
The hardest part of my research journey has been believing that I am capable. I'm almost at the finish line, and I'm still not convinced.
The impostor syndrome is severe.
#QualitativeResearch
#MedEdResearch
#WideningParticipation
July 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thesis submitted! 🙌🏻
What exactly am I supposed to do with myself now?!
Oh yes.... breathe ! 😌
#MedSky #MedicalEducation #QualitativeResearch #MedEdResearch #WideningParticipation #ProfessionalIdentityFormation #Doctorate #Thesis
What exactly am I supposed to do with myself now?!
Oh yes.... breathe ! 😌
#MedSky #MedicalEducation #QualitativeResearch #MedEdResearch #WideningParticipation #ProfessionalIdentityFormation #Doctorate #Thesis
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We just don't know what's going on in each other's lives, what we're each carrying. At best we can seek to listen & try to understand. But it's far from easy & it's important to remember this when we're feeling judgy, or like something doesnt make sense. We just don't know.
June 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We just don't know what's going on in each other's lives, what we're each carrying. At best we can seek to listen & try to understand. But it's far from easy & it's important to remember this when we're feeling judgy, or like something doesnt make sense. We just don't know.
The rest of the summer will be spent pulling together manuscripts for publication, some annual leave, and some freaking out about the future...!
June 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The rest of the summer will be spent pulling together manuscripts for publication, some annual leave, and some freaking out about the future...!
Great advice, Hazel. All I currently have is a return to clinical work to look forward to! 🤦🏻♀️ and I can't say I feel great about that.
I have annual leave scheduled for September. Perhaps I should focus on holiday planning!
Have you got a viva date? Good luck 🍀
I have annual leave scheduled for September. Perhaps I should focus on holiday planning!
Have you got a viva date? Good luck 🍀
June 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Great advice, Hazel. All I currently have is a return to clinical work to look forward to! 🤦🏻♀️ and I can't say I feel great about that.
I have annual leave scheduled for September. Perhaps I should focus on holiday planning!
Have you got a viva date? Good luck 🍀
I have annual leave scheduled for September. Perhaps I should focus on holiday planning!
Have you got a viva date? Good luck 🍀
Thanks, Sarah. That's a very level-headed and pragmatic way to look at it. I just wish I could internalise that belief.
June 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Thanks, Sarah. That's a very level-headed and pragmatic way to look at it. I just wish I could internalise that belief.
Filled in my 'Notice of Intention to Submit' form for my thesis.
The hardest part of my research journey has been believing that I am capable. I'm almost at the finish line, and I'm still not convinced.
The impostor syndrome is severe.
#QualitativeResearch
#MedEdResearch
#WideningParticipation
The hardest part of my research journey has been believing that I am capable. I'm almost at the finish line, and I'm still not convinced.
The impostor syndrome is severe.
#QualitativeResearch
#MedEdResearch
#WideningParticipation
June 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Filled in my 'Notice of Intention to Submit' form for my thesis.
The hardest part of my research journey has been believing that I am capable. I'm almost at the finish line, and I'm still not convinced.
The impostor syndrome is severe.
#QualitativeResearch
#MedEdResearch
#WideningParticipation
The hardest part of my research journey has been believing that I am capable. I'm almost at the finish line, and I'm still not convinced.
The impostor syndrome is severe.
#QualitativeResearch
#MedEdResearch
#WideningParticipation
Thank you, Sara. The programme wouldn't have been possible had it not been for people like you sharing your time & career insights.
Indeed, I'm grateful to all @nhslothian.bsky.social staff - Doctors & AHPs alike - who joined us to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Indeed, I'm grateful to all @nhslothian.bsky.social staff - Doctors & AHPs alike - who joined us to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
June 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thank you, Sara. The programme wouldn't have been possible had it not been for people like you sharing your time & career insights.
Indeed, I'm grateful to all @nhslothian.bsky.social staff - Doctors & AHPs alike - who joined us to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Indeed, I'm grateful to all @nhslothian.bsky.social staff - Doctors & AHPs alike - who joined us to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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Learning happens in all sorts of places, sometimes unexpected, and development rarely follows a straightforward path.
June 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Learning happens in all sorts of places, sometimes unexpected, and development rarely follows a straightforward path.
Especially for the puppies. I do find it bizarre that for a few months of the year you can buy explosives at your local supermarket.
June 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Especially for the puppies. I do find it bizarre that for a few months of the year you can buy explosives at your local supermarket.
Thanks, Neil. See you at ASME? Would be great to catch up! 😊
May 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Thanks, Neil. See you at ASME? Would be great to catch up! 😊
I done it! First draft finished and sent to supervisors! 🥳 (G&T poured and celebratory cake eaten 😂)
I'm sure I'll have revisions and improvements to make based upon their feedback, but feels good to start my annual leave with the first draft done.
Annnnddd relax! 😌
I'm sure I'll have revisions and improvements to make based upon their feedback, but feels good to start my annual leave with the first draft done.
Annnnddd relax! 😌
May 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I done it! First draft finished and sent to supervisors! 🥳 (G&T poured and celebratory cake eaten 😂)
I'm sure I'll have revisions and improvements to make based upon their feedback, but feels good to start my annual leave with the first draft done.
Annnnddd relax! 😌
I'm sure I'll have revisions and improvements to make based upon their feedback, but feels good to start my annual leave with the first draft done.
Annnnddd relax! 😌
Oh, it is! It's by no means the most ergonomic of setups, but it's worth it for the Vitamin D! 😂
I'm just writing my conclusion now, and then I think I'll write a reflection on my research journey, and then that's it; the first draft ready to be sent to supervisors... 😬
Albeit without a title! 🤦🏻♀️
I'm just writing my conclusion now, and then I think I'll write a reflection on my research journey, and then that's it; the first draft ready to be sent to supervisors... 😬
Albeit without a title! 🤦🏻♀️
May 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Oh, it is! It's by no means the most ergonomic of setups, but it's worth it for the Vitamin D! 😂
I'm just writing my conclusion now, and then I think I'll write a reflection on my research journey, and then that's it; the first draft ready to be sent to supervisors... 😬
Albeit without a title! 🤦🏻♀️
I'm just writing my conclusion now, and then I think I'll write a reflection on my research journey, and then that's it; the first draft ready to be sent to supervisors... 😬
Albeit without a title! 🤦🏻♀️
There are definitely worse places to be writing a thesis. Fresh air, the beautiful sound of the birds in the trees, and an ample supply of sunshine to keep spirits up! ☀️
#OneLastPush
#Thesis
#MedEd
#MedSky
#QualitativeResearch
#WideningParticipation
#ProfessionalIdentityFormation
#OneLastPush
#Thesis
#MedEd
#MedSky
#QualitativeResearch
#WideningParticipation
#ProfessionalIdentityFormation
May 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
There are definitely worse places to be writing a thesis. Fresh air, the beautiful sound of the birds in the trees, and an ample supply of sunshine to keep spirits up! ☀️
#OneLastPush
#Thesis
#MedEd
#MedSky
#QualitativeResearch
#WideningParticipation
#ProfessionalIdentityFormation
#OneLastPush
#Thesis
#MedEd
#MedSky
#QualitativeResearch
#WideningParticipation
#ProfessionalIdentityFormation
My new favourite way to start the day! ☕️
In the final fulong of thesis writing, relying heavily on the bible that is 'Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide' by @ginnybraun.bsky.social & @vicclarke.bsky.social
Hoping to finish by Friday so I can enjoy some annual leave...🤞🏻
#FinalPush #MedSky #MD
In the final fulong of thesis writing, relying heavily on the bible that is 'Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide' by @ginnybraun.bsky.social & @vicclarke.bsky.social
Hoping to finish by Friday so I can enjoy some annual leave...🤞🏻
#FinalPush #MedSky #MD
May 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
My new favourite way to start the day! ☕️
In the final fulong of thesis writing, relying heavily on the bible that is 'Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide' by @ginnybraun.bsky.social & @vicclarke.bsky.social
Hoping to finish by Friday so I can enjoy some annual leave...🤞🏻
#FinalPush #MedSky #MD
In the final fulong of thesis writing, relying heavily on the bible that is 'Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide' by @ginnybraun.bsky.social & @vicclarke.bsky.social
Hoping to finish by Friday so I can enjoy some annual leave...🤞🏻
#FinalPush #MedSky #MD
Haha! I'm definitely not clever enough for that 😂
May 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Haha! I'm definitely not clever enough for that 😂
Maybe not as exciting as @drlindadykes.bsky.social's new foal, but here are our little bluetit hatchlings! Fresh out of their shells today 😊♥️
May 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Maybe not as exciting as @drlindadykes.bsky.social's new foal, but here are our little bluetit hatchlings! Fresh out of their shells today 😊♥️
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🚨 We're looking for a Head of Research & Policy!
This is a key role in our integrated Communications, Research and Policy team, and it's a great opportunity to play a meaningful part in effecting change for disadvantaged young people.
Apply by 21st May ⤵️
recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5909323...
This is a key role in our integrated Communications, Research and Policy team, and it's a great opportunity to play a meaningful part in effecting change for disadvantaged young people.
Apply by 21st May ⤵️
recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5909323...
Head of Research & Policy - The Sutton Trust
Do you have a deep interest in issues of educational equity, social mobility and increasing opportunity? Apply to be our Head of Research & Policy!
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May 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨 We're looking for a Head of Research & Policy!
This is a key role in our integrated Communications, Research and Policy team, and it's a great opportunity to play a meaningful part in effecting change for disadvantaged young people.
Apply by 21st May ⤵️
recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5909323...
This is a key role in our integrated Communications, Research and Policy team, and it's a great opportunity to play a meaningful part in effecting change for disadvantaged young people.
Apply by 21st May ⤵️
recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5909323...
My biggest challenge with my research right now?
Not being able to use all of the data.
I am so fortunate to have so many rich, insightful narratives from my participants, I want to write about EVERYTHING!
Alas, the 60k word limit is getting in the way 😒
#QualitativeResearch #MedSky #MD
Not being able to use all of the data.
I am so fortunate to have so many rich, insightful narratives from my participants, I want to write about EVERYTHING!
Alas, the 60k word limit is getting in the way 😒
#QualitativeResearch #MedSky #MD
May 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
My biggest challenge with my research right now?
Not being able to use all of the data.
I am so fortunate to have so many rich, insightful narratives from my participants, I want to write about EVERYTHING!
Alas, the 60k word limit is getting in the way 😒
#QualitativeResearch #MedSky #MD
Not being able to use all of the data.
I am so fortunate to have so many rich, insightful narratives from my participants, I want to write about EVERYTHING!
Alas, the 60k word limit is getting in the way 😒
#QualitativeResearch #MedSky #MD
A day of annual leave well spent.
Garlic & onions underway, now joined by leeks, potatoes, peas, various squash & courgettes, and a variety of salad leaves, radish & beetroot. Here's hoping we get a good harvest this year 🤞🏻🌱
Now, it's time to relax in the evening sunshine with book #12 of 2025 📚😌
Garlic & onions underway, now joined by leeks, potatoes, peas, various squash & courgettes, and a variety of salad leaves, radish & beetroot. Here's hoping we get a good harvest this year 🤞🏻🌱
Now, it's time to relax in the evening sunshine with book #12 of 2025 📚😌
May 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A day of annual leave well spent.
Garlic & onions underway, now joined by leeks, potatoes, peas, various squash & courgettes, and a variety of salad leaves, radish & beetroot. Here's hoping we get a good harvest this year 🤞🏻🌱
Now, it's time to relax in the evening sunshine with book #12 of 2025 📚😌
Garlic & onions underway, now joined by leeks, potatoes, peas, various squash & courgettes, and a variety of salad leaves, radish & beetroot. Here's hoping we get a good harvest this year 🤞🏻🌱
Now, it's time to relax in the evening sunshine with book #12 of 2025 📚😌
Really important work from #NHSLothianMED
Delighted to see a summary of our work on Sexual Misconduct in Healthcare published
Personal view- the human side of the story is in the supplemental materials!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Review our web resource: www.med.scot.nhs.uk/wellbeing/se... We'd love feedback for improvement!
Personal view- the human side of the story is in the supplemental materials!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Review our web resource: www.med.scot.nhs.uk/wellbeing/se... We'd love feedback for improvement!
May 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Really important work from #NHSLothianMED
Congratulations!! 🥳
April 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations!! 🥳
@trishaelliott.bsky.social How did you get it to appear like this? 🤔
April 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
@trishaelliott.bsky.social How did you get it to appear like this? 🤔