Dr Alison English

Dr English formally joined the English Family Practice in July 2008

Background

She graduated from UCC in 2003 with a MB BCh BAO (Hons) degree. She completed her intern training in the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick and Cork University Hospital. She joined the Mid-Western General Practice (GP) Vocational training scheme in July 2004 and completed her GP training in July 2007 becoming a Member of the Irish College of General Practitioners. Her GP Registrar year was spent in Westbury Health Centre, Athea Co Limerick with Dr Kieran Murphy.

Areas of interest

Dr English particular areas of interest include woman’s health, long acting reversible contraception, general internal medicine, dermatology and paediatrics. She has an interest in medical education and works as a tutor in the University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School Early Patient Contact Programme for the last three years.

Other post graduate training qualifications include:

Diploma of Obstetrics & Women’s Health

Diploma in Child Health

Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry

Certificate in Family Planning

Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate Courses

Outside interests

Dr English is a active member of the Catholic Institute Athletic Club and enjoys play hockey.

Other interests include musical theatre and reading.