1. Non-clinical AHP research
Dr Sarah Reel

3. Bare footprint evidence
analysis and evaluation
Courts reject footprint evidence

4. Research required

5. Background
• Diploma in Chiropody 1986.
• Potential research question, but no
understanding or exposure to research.
• Stand alone M-level modules at YSJ university
- Evidence-based practice
- Practical research for Health Professionals
• Encouraged to continue but how? Where?
What?

6. Yorkshire AHP conference at
University of Huddersfield 2005

7. MPhil/PhD process
• Select a potential supervisor well-known in your
field with suitable expertise (?)
• Submit your research proposal to the university.
• Register for an M/Phil.
• 12-18 months later, transfer to PhD providing
you have met certain academic criteria and have
reached a certain stage of your research as
defined by the university.
• Takes minimum 3-4 years to complete (FT) and 6-
7 years (PT).

8. MPhil/PhD courses
• Health and Related Research. University of
Sheffield. www.shef.ac.uk/hsccpd/courses-
az/2.8239
• Health Sciences. University of York.
www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/gradschool/mph
ilphd/
• Nuffield Institute for Health. University of Leeds -
Nuffield Centre for International Health and
Development. www.prospects.ac.uk

9. Suitable supervisor expert in your
field??
• Main MPhil/PhD supervisor:
- physiotherapy background
- Chair of Cardiovascular Health at University of
York
• i.e. no podiatry or forensic science experience
• However, a successful PhD combination
leading to publications in internationally
renowned forensic science journals.

10. Bare footprint evidence
analysis and evaluation
Courts accept footprint evidence

11. Key points
• Think outside the box!
• Think positively – don’t look for barriers to
prevent you from exploring your research
potential.
• Seek advice.

12. sarah.reel@nihr.ac.uk