Jennifer Cumming

Research Topics

Dr Cumming’s research interests include child and adolescent mental health and psychiatric education for medical students and residents. Dr Cumming is also interested in infant mental health and attachment.

Education

Bsc (Hons) (University of Aberdeen, Scotland)
MBChB (University of Aberdeen, Scotland)
MRCPsych (Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists) 2012
FRCPC (Canada)

Selected Publications

• Craig W, Cumming J, McFerran H, O'Kelly T, Krukowski ZH (2009). Plan - Do - Study - Act: the practical and educational utility of PDSA audit cycles in a general surgical setting. British Journal of Surgery (BJS) Supplement, 96, 1-81. [Published].
• Cumming J, Berger R. Senior emergency department clinician’s perception of emergency provision by child and adolescent mental health services. [Poster] The Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress (Edinburgh, Scotland), June 2017.
• Cumming J, McConville P. Security of psychiatric trainees out of hours. [Poster] The Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress (Edinburgh, Scotland), June 2017.
• Berger R, Cumming J. Redesigning a mental health service in the Emergency Department for young people who self-harm. [Poster] Faculties of Child and Adolescent and General Adult Psychiatry Annual Conference (UK), November 2016.
• Cumming J, McConville P. Psychiatric knowledge of Foundation Year 2 doctors at the start and end of a 4 month psychiatric placement. [Poster] The Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress (London, England), June 2016.

Selected Awards and Honors

• Best Trainee Poster Prize, Faculties of Child and Adolescent and General Adult Psychiatry Annual Conference - Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK (RCPsych) 2016
• Surgeon in Training Medal - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) 2009
• Elizabeth Lockhart Prize in Languages for Medical Students - University of Aberdeen 2008
• Elective Advisors Medal for an Outstanding Elective Project - University of Aberdeen 2008