Megan Stride

I am currently undertaking a Clinical Teaching Fellow post, which I will complete in August 2026, as I hope to develop my parallel interest in medical education alongside my clinical career. Over the next year, I aim to continue progressing professionally, either by extending my educational development through a further CTF role and undertaking a PGDip in Medical Education, or by returning to full-time clinical work to consolidate my experience before applying for IMT the following year.

· Nominated for WHT Postgraduate Doctor in Training Award in FY1 (2024) and FY2 (2025)

· Received the “Went Above and Beyond” Award (2026) from the Undergraduate Department in recognition of exceptional support to medical students and contribution to enhancing their learning experience

• Thoracic Endometriosis Diagnosed via Pleural Fluid Cytology and Managed by Robotic-Assisted Pleurectomy: A Case Report – accepted for presentation at ATS International Conference 2026
• Provision of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in a peripheral integrated sexual health clinic - comparison of performance against British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) guidelines. – poster accepted at BASHH National Annual Conference 2025; abstract published in International Journal of STD & AIDS (2025 Vol.36); presented at regional meeting

• FAMUS USS COURSE - Society of Acute Medicine - 1 day - 2024
• Central Line, Paracentesis and LP - Faculty of Simulation (WMH) - 0.5 day - 2024
• ALS - Resuscitation Council UK - 1 day - 2023
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Healthcare Professionals - University Birmingham Medical School - 12 months - 25/26
• Train the Healthcare Trainer - NHS England - 5 weeks - 2024
• Becoming Simulation Faculty Core Programme - NHS England - 1 day - 2025
• Clinical examiner Training - University of Birmingham - 1 day - 2026

My current post offers dedicated time for professional development and study leave. During this time, or over the next year, I am keen to use this opportunity productively and have contacted you to explore potential opportunities within respiratory medicine. I would be very interested in contributing to research, quality improvement projects, or gaining additional clinical exposure in respiratory medicine to further strengthen my commitment to the specialty.

• Independent pleural aspiration signed off
• Supported pleural drain insertion – including regular use of thoracic ultrasound and administration of local anaesthetic
• Completion of FAMUS USS course [with aim to start my thoracic USS sign offs]
• Developed guidance for junior doctors on correct pleural sample labelling
• Regular attendance at pleural and lung cancer clinics during foundation training

· Assessment of correct use of oxygen therapy (Scale 2) [One cycle]

· Assessment and aim to improve compliance with the measurement of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) in the management of the active phase of asthma in adults [Two cycle]

· Assessment of LENT versus PROMISE scores as prognostic indicators for Malignant Plural Effusion, including evaluation of IPC management and patient outcomes

• Committed to a career in respiratory medicine, aiming to become a consultant
• Strengths: 3D perception and natural communication skills enhance patient care and teamwork
• Drawn to hands-on procedures and managing acute and chronic respiratory patients
• interests: pleural disease, lung cancer, and thoracic endometriosis
• Enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care
• Motivated to expand research/project experience and gain exposure to tertiary care