Sophie Adler (pictured), a first year (FY1) academic foundation programme doctor with an interest in paediatrics, is currently on a rotation post in respiratory medicine, based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. She has been nominated for the prize by the Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Foundation School of Health Education England.
She secured the nomination in recognition of her research in paediatrics, in particular, paediatric neurology. Sophie’s main area of research is using automated analysis and artificial intelligence to improve the evaluation of children with epilepsy before surgery. She set up and co-leads the Multi-centre Epilepsy Lesion Detection (MELD) Project involving 20 epilepsy surgery centres worldwide and more than 550 patients.
At PAHT, Sophie has worked as a junior doctor in vascular surgery and respiratory medicine.
Sophie will be joining doctors from across the country who are attending the annual RCPCH conference and exhibition in April. The prize entitles doctors to a free place at the conference, which gives attendees an opportunity to network, listen to keynote lectures, attend practical sessions and enhance their understanding of paediatrics.
The prize is open to Foundation Year 1 (FY1) and Foundation Year 2 (FY2) doctors in the UK. At the end of each year, the Royal College of Paediatricians invites educational establishments to nominate and select their most outstanding foundation doctor.
Sophie said: “I am delighted to have been nominated – it is a real privilege to have the opportunity to attend.
“I am really looking forward to the conference and to applying the learning in my practice.”
Dr Andy Morris, chief medical officer at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, added: “This is a fantastic achievement and is testament to Sophie’s dedication to continuing to develop her experience of paediatrics.
“Congratulations to Sophie on securing the opportunity to attend this prestigious conference.”