Dr Vicki Collin
Research Tutor/Lecturer In Psychology
Research Tutor/Lecturer
Clinical Psychology
Department of Professional Psychology , School Of Psychology
As a research tutor, Vicki contributes to the teaching and design of the curriculum for the research component of the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Qualifications
- PhD Psychology (University of Greenwich)
- BSc Psychology (University of Westminster)
Areas Of Interest
- Cognitive Ageing and how this relates to well-being and quality of life
- Interprofessional learning and education
- Mental health, perfectionism and imposter phenomenon
- Health workforce and policy
OVERVIEW
Vicki completed her PhD in cognitive psychology looking at age-related differences in strategy use in single and dual tasks.
Since then, Vicki’s research focus has been primarily on health workforce research, policy and education, particularly in primary care. Prior to joining UEL, Vicki worked at Imperial College in the Medical Education Innovation and Research Centre (MEdIC) as a Teaching Fellow and was involved in research related to health coaching, interprofessional team working and the evaluation of teaching innovations.
Vicki also has experience in utilising different research methodologies and approaches and is enthusiastic about teaching and supporting others in this area. Vicki has previously taught and supported students in research methods studying psychology, sport and exercise, dance and medicine.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Ikhlaq, H., Agarwal, S., Kwok, C., Golamgouse, H., Derby, S., McRae, N., Brown, M., Collin, V., Parekh, R., & Kumar, S. (2023). Medical students impacted by discrimination: a qualitative study into their experiences of belonging and support systems at medical schools in the United Kingdom. BMJ Open.13(12):e078314.
Brown, M. E. L., Parekh, R., Collin, V., Sivam, V., Ahuja, N., & Kumar, S. (2023). Learning machines or the key to care: a qualitative study exploring the impact of the hidden curriculum on medical students’ longitudinal experiences in primary care. BMJ Open, 13:e074227.
Brown, M. E. L., Collin, V., Parekh, R., & Kumar, S. (2023). A contextual definition of longitudinal integrated clerkships within the UK and Ireland. A bi-national modified Delphi study. Education for Primary Care, 34(3); 138-154
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
Ikhlaq, H., Agarwal, S., Kwok, C., Golamgouse, H., Derby, S., McRae, N., Brown, M., Collin, V., Parekh, R., & Kumar, S. (2023). Medical students impacted by discrimination: a qualitative study into their experiences of belonging and support systems at medical schools in the United Kingdom. BMJ Open.13(12):e078314
Brown, M. E. L., Parekh, R., Collin, V., Sivam, V., Ahuja, N., & Kumar, S. (2023). Learning machines or the key to care: a qualitative study exploring the impact of the hidden curriculum on medical students’ longitudinal experiences in primary care. BMJ Open, 13:e074227.
Brown, M. E. L., Collin, V., Parekh, R., & Kumar, S. (2023). A contextual definition of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships within the UK and Ireland: A bi-national modified Delphi study. Education for Primary Care. 34(3); 138-154.
Collin, V., O’Selmo., E., & Whitehead, P. (2021). Psychological distress and the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK dentists during a national lockdown. British Dental Journal, 230(2).
O’Selmo, E., Collin, V., & Whitehead, P. (2020). Commissioning in the community dental services: what do dentists think? British Dental Journal, 229(11).
O’Selmo, E., Collin, V., & Whitehead, P. (2020). The community and public dental services: a mixed-method exploration of the workforce. British Dental Journal, 229(10).
Collin, V., O’Selmo, E., & Whitehead, P. (2020). Stress, psychological distress burnout and perfectionism in UK dental students. British Dental Journal, 229(9), 605-614.
O’Selmo, E., Collin, V., & Whitehead, P. (2019). Dental associates’ perceptions of their working environment: a qualitative study. British Dental Journal, 226, 909-998.
Toon, M., Collin, V., Whitehead, P & Reynolds, L. (2019). An analysis of stress and burnout in UK general dental practitioners: subdimensions and causes. British Dental Journal 226, 125-130.
Collin, V., Toon, M., O’Selmo, E., Reynolds, L., & Whitehead, P. (2019). A survey of stress, burnout and well-being in UK dentists. British Dental Journal, 226, 40-49.
O’Selmo, E., Collin, V., & Whitehead, P. (2018). Associates and their working environment: a comparison of corporate and non-corporate associates. British Dental Journal 225, 425-430.
TEACHING
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Studying for a BSc in Psychology, you will develop a good knowledge of the influences on, and factors involved in, human functioning in all the core areas of psychology.
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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Child Development
Nurture young minds with a child development psychology degree. Explore specialised courses for a comprehensive education in child development.
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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Positive Education
Acquire the knowledge and skills for a career in Psychology and Positive Education, including educational psychology, research or teaching.
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- Ethics and Epistemology
- Evidence, research evaluation and practice
Publications
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