The John Hinds Scholarship Award is presented in memory of the inspirational Dr John Hinds, a man held in high regard by prehospital and emergency care workers. He selflessly gave a huge amount of his own time to further educate and support many paramedics and emergency medical technicians located on the island of Ireland.

The scholarship acts as a fitting and practical way to honour the late Dr Hinds who was so well respected by his colleagues and the medical industry. Galen is proud to administer and present this award on behalf of Dr Hinds’ family and friends for the sixth year and does so in association with the College of Paramedics and the ATACC Group.

WHO CAN ENTER?

Any clinical level of pre-hospital responder; first responder to advanced paramedic, on the island of Ireland. 

THE PRIZE 

The recipient will win a fully funded place on the renowned Advanced Trauma and Critical Care (ATACC) three-day course in the UK and be published in the College of Paramedics’ magazine; 'Paramedic INSIGHT'.

HOW TO ENTER

The John Hinds Scholarship Award will open for entries on Friday 1st November 2024 and close on Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 11:59pm.

To enter; submit a Clinical Case Study that was experienced in person. Presentations must be written to protect patient confidentiality, using original text with references as appropriate. Maximum 1000 words (excluding references, front cover and appendices). Entries must be submitted in accordance with the Entry Guidance using the Entry Form.

Entries must be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 2024 WINNER TESTIMONIAL

“The ATACC course is a brilliant experience, encompassing presentations on the pathophysiology of trauma, teamwork, human factors and the importance of looking after ourselves and our colleagues with fully immersive simulations, bringing together all the learning. I shared the experience with a brilliant faculty and diverse team, I couldn’t recommend this course highly enough!”

Simon Fell - John Hinds Scholarship Award Winner 2024