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Educational Timeline
1
St John's College, University of Cambridge
Neuroscience (Bachelor of Arts with Honours)
2
St Bartholomew's and The London School of Clinical Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
3
St John's College, University of Cambridge
Medical Sciences (Master of Arts - MA)
4
St Bartholomew's and The London School of Clinical Medicine
Trauma Science (Master of Science - MSc)
5
University of Dundee
Medical Education (Postgraduate Certificate - PGCert)
6
University of Manchester
Clinical Data Science (Postgraduate Certificate - PGCert)
Career Development
European Space Agency
Flight Surgery Intern, Astronaut Training Centre, Cologne, Germany
Academic Foundation Programme
Research into how high intensity exercise alters pain thresholds in elite athletes, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham
Core Surgical Training
Trauma & Orthopaedic surgical training, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford
Junior Upper Limb Fellowship
Specialist training in upper limb orthopaedic surgery, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London
Specialist Training
Specialist Trauma & Orthopaedic Training, Percivall Pott Programme, North Central & North East London
Locum Trauma & Upper Limb Consultant
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London
Perth Sports Surgery Fellowship
Perth, Western Australia
Senior Upper Limb Fellowship
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London
Trauma & Upper Limb Consultant
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London
Consultant Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
Professional Qualifications
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS)
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS)
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators (FAcadMEd)
Current Role and Specialisation
Mr Simpson's path ultimately led him to the Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital - one of the few centres in the world dedicated to complex nerve surgery.
As a Consultant Peripheral Nerve Surgeon, he specialises in treating both adults and children with complex conditions including:
  • Traumatic and birth-related brachial plexus injuries
  • Entrapment neuropathies
  • Nerve sheath tumours
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Surgical complications
  • Nerve reconstruction following injury
Professional roles
Mr Simpson is actively involved in several professional committees, contributing to the advancement of orthopaedic and nerve surgery:
Education Committee
British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS)
Contributing to educational initiatives and professional development programmes for surgeons specialising in upper limb surgery.
Shoulder and Elbow Committee
International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
Collaborating with international colleagues to advance shoulder and elbow surgery techniques and education globally.
Trustee and Chair of Clinical Advisory Board
Pain UK
Championing patient advocacy and equitable access to care for those suffering from chronic pain conditions.
Virtual Education Lead
Global Nerve Foundation
Developing a global and standardised curriculum for peripheral nerve surgeons to enhance patient care across the world.
Research and Publications
Mr Simpson's research interests span from space medicine to nerve reconstruction techniques, reflecting his diverse career path:
Artificial intelligence in medical education and peripheral nerve surgery
Pain threshold alterations in elite athletes during high-intensity exercise
Advanced examination techniques in peripheral nerve injury
Outcomes and diagnostics in upper limb pathology
Educational methodologies in surgical training
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