Dolly McPherson is a highly skilled Specialist Paramedic (Critical Care) and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Care. With 13 years of experience in the NHS, she brings a wealth of knowledge from various healthcare settings to her role.

Professional Background

• Full-time Specialist Paramedic at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Care

• University lecturer in paramedic science

• Practitioner in the Emergency Department

Diverse Clinical Experience

• Frontline ambulance service

• Minor injury and illness centres

• General practice

• Secondary care

Academic Achievements

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

• Published author in peer-reviewed journals

• Conference speaker

• PhD candidate (upcoming) focusing on bystander CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Teaching and Mentoring

• Clinical mentoring

• Medical student supervision

• University lecturing

• Volunteer first aid teaching

Australian-born and UK-trained, Dolly is passionate about experiencing and understanding new cultures. She brings her diverse clinical and educational experiences to contribute to international healthcare initiatives.

Melinda (Dolly) McPherson - Specialist Paramedic and Advanced Clinical Practitioner