Research output per year
Research output per year
Professor, Dr
Prof Chris Oliver BSc (Hons), MB. BS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Tr and Orth), FRCS (Ed), FRCP (Ed), DMI RCSEd, FFSTEd, FRSA, DM.
King James IV Professor Royal College Surgeons of Edinburgh 2018-2020
Honorary Professor Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), University of Edinburgh. 2015-18.
Consultant Trauma Orthopaedic Surgeon at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. 1997-18. Trained in London, Yorkshire, Oswestry, Seattle, USA and Oxford.
Associate Research Fellow Transport Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University. 2018-21.
ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chris_Oliver9
Twitter https://twitter.com/CyclingSurgeon
Prof Oliver has contributed to over 400 publications and presentations on hand fracture management, physical activity, bionic hand technology, medical informatics and has led writing of chapters to a variety of leading postgraduate text books, written many invited articles in both the hand surgery literature and appeared in national media. He has published regularly in peer-reviewed specialty journals and produced educational websites. He has an interest in prediction of longevity and active ageing. He has quality assured surgical examinations in Khartoum & Kuwait University Medical Schools. He has led professional surgical exams teams for the Royal Colleges to India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. He has been a keen expedition whitewater kayaker and has paddled; The Grand Canyon (USA), Sun Kosi (Nepal) and Dragmen Chuu (Bhutan). He is a keen cyclist and has rode; LEJOG (2009), Los Angeles to Boston (2013), St Malo to Nice (2014) , Kurdistan Golden Triangle (2015).
Retired from General Medical Council Register September 2021.
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Physical Activity for Health Research Centre - PAHRC
http://www.ed.ac.uk/education/rke/centres-groups/pahrc
Prof Chris Oliver Professional Website
CyclingSurgeon.Bike
MD, Doctor of Medicine, Development of surface electromyographic spectral analysis techniques for assessing paraspinal muscle function, Univ London, University of London
Feb 1991 → Jul 1995
Award Date: 1 Jul 1995
Surgery, Bachelor of Surgery, Surgery, University College London
Award Date: 1 Feb 1985
Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, MB, University College London
Award Date: 1 Feb 1985
Neurophysiology, Bachelor of Science, Intercalated BSc Degree, University College London
Award Date: 31 Jul 1981
Director, Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust
14 Dec 2016 → 15 Jul 2020
Member Cross Party Group on Sport and Active Living, Scottish Parliament
20 Nov 2016 → 1 Nov 2017
Board Member, Drug, Alcohol & Psychotherapies Ltd (Fife), DAPL
1 Sept 2016 → 10 May 2020
Member Health and Social Care Physical Activity Delivery Group, NHS Health Scotland
1 Sept 2015 → 3 Nov 2017
Chairman RoadShare - protecting vulnerable road users, RoadShare
2014 → 2015
National Council Member Cyclists' Touring Club, Cyclists' Touring Club
2013 → 2014
Chairman Cyclists' Touring Club Scotland, Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC)
2011 → 2013
Member of PMETB Curriculum Program Panel for Syllabus Review of the Surgical Specialities, Postgraduate Medical Education Training Board
2009 → 2011
Chairman MRCS Exams, Intercollegiate Committee Basic Surgical Examinations
Oct 2008 → Oct 2011
Coconvener of Examinations Royal College Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
2006 → 2009
Surgical Chairman representing Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Groups (SIGN)
2005 → 2006
Chairman AO Fracture Fixation Courses Edinburgh, AO Foundation
2004 → 2007
Director Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh Heritage Trust Board, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
2004 → 2006
Member of Council, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Nov 2002 → Nov 2012
Adviser to Internet Communication Committee., American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons
2000 → 2004
Director of the Faculty of Medical Informatics at Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
1998 → 1999
Consultant Trauma Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
7 Apr 1997 → 27 Apr 2018
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Chris Oliver (Interviewee)
Activity: Other activity types › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
Chris Oliver (Invited speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Chris Oliver (Keynote/plenary speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Chris Oliver (Invited speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Chris Oliver (Keynote/plenary speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Oliver, Chris (Recipient), 18 Jun 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
1/03/17 → 3/08/20
Project: Research Collaboration with external organisation
Harden, J., Fawkner, S., Gasevic, D., Kelly, P. & Oliver, C.
1/06/16 → 31/08/18
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
9/03/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
27/02/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
29/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
4/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
26/10/17
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities