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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses imposter syndrome, mental health, childhood trauma, miscarriage, cancer, and misdiagnosis.

Episode 160: Part of the Leadership series (part 28).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Prof. Gill Harrison. Gill is a professor, radiographer and sonographer with almost 35 years’ experience in clinical practice and education. She was Associate Professor, Ultrasound Programme Director and Lead for Teaching Excellence at City, University of London, before becoming Professional Officer for Ultrasound at the Society of Radiographers. She currently lectures at several universities in the UK and overseas. She has been involved in writing guidance documents and standards and has recently co-authored an ultrasound textbook. Gill led the ultrasound survey group for the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS), has written guidance and e-learning materials for the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) and edits NHS e-learning for health obstetric modules. She continues to work with CASE committee and is involved in strategic ultrasound developments, leadership and imposter syndrome coaching. This episode is a deep dive into Gill’s career, imposter syndrome, sonographer title regulations and advancements in ultrasound.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. reflect on how Gill has navigated her imposter syndrome.
2. reflect on times when you’ve doubted yourself and/or had imposter syndrome.
3. consider how you might utilise Gill’s toolbox to tackle your own imposter syndrome.

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Links from the Episode:

• Prof. Gill Harrison research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gill-Harrison https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-practice/diagnostic-imaging-pathways/ultrasound
• CASE: directory of courses
• RCT register – for non-statutory registered sonographers
• Hypnotherapy - https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/about-us/regulation
• Imposter syndrome App and podcast etc  - https://www.clarejosa.com/
• International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists: https://www.isrrt.org/
• European federation of radiographer societies: https://www.efrs.eu/
• NHS England Role of a Sonographer: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/sonography
• The British Medical Ultrasound Society: https://www.bmus.org/
• Society of Radiographers: https://www.sor.org/ 
• The role of the expert witness: A guide for clinical imaging and therapeutic practitioners: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/the-role-of-the-expert-witness
• Clark's Essential Guide to Clinical Ultrasound:

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