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Peter Brennan
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Professor Peter Brennan is a distinguished Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Portsmouth, UK, with a specialization in head and neck oncology. With an illustrious career marked by relentless dedication to research, education, and clinical excellence, he is globally recognized for his innovative contributions to patient safety and human factors (HF) in healthcare.
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Head and neck oncology
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Professor Peter Brennan, BDS, MBBS, FDSRCS, FRCS, PhD
Clinical and Academic Achievements:
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, specializing in head and neck oncology, Portsmouth NHS.
- Personal Chair in Surgery, acknowledging his profound research and educational contributions.
- Awarded a groundbreaking PhD in 2019 titled 'Applying HF to Improve Patient Safety,' a pioneering effort in healthcare.
- RCS England Council Member, elected by the general voting route, marking a first for his specialty.
Publications & Editorships:
- Authored over 700 publications, with a significant focus—more than 80 papers—on patient safety and human factors.
- Editor of five pivotal surgical textbooks.
- Lead Editor for the globally acclaimed 'Gray’s Surgical Anatomy.' This edition modernizes Henry Gray’s original anatomy book for surgeons, penned in 1858, for the contemporary reader. The book commences with a chapter highlighting the importance of human factors and error minimization in the surgical arena.
Educational and Research Commitments:
- Past Chairman of the Intercollegiate MRCS Committee and the current MRCS Research Lead, enhancing the quality assurance for this crucial examination.
- Published extensively on predictive validity and differential attainment in surgical examinations.
- Awarded the 2022 Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) Silver Scalpel Award in recognition of his commitment to surgical training.
Human Factors & Patient Safety:
- Collaborated uniquely with airline pilots, UK National Air Traffic Services (NATS), and the Red Arrows Royal Air Force aerobatic team, driving transformative changes in clinical practice. These collaborations have fostered enhanced team dynamics, reduced hierarchical barriers, and led to tangible improvements in patient safety across various medical domains.
- Instrumental in innovating MRCS delivery at an international level.
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Engagements & Collaborations:
- Actively engaged with national bodies such as the Royal Colleges of Surgeons, General Medical Council, and HEE, amplifying patient safety and championing an improved work environment for junior staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Sought-after speaker, invited to share insights on HF at national and international platforms.
A beacon in the world of surgical education and research, Professor Brennan's commitment to excellence is evidenced through his commendable achievements, publications, and global collaborations. His work has been instrumental in elevating standards, driving change, and ensuring patient safety in the ever-evolving field of surgery.
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