An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.
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www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE | 13 Beyond the Clinic, I function as an Asst Professor at Trinity College Dublin. I contribute to the training of the next genera- tion of doctoral-level clinical psychologists and conduct military health research. The pandemic has required the develop- ment of a Covid19-focused teaching curriculum via virtual learning platforms, with outstanding contributions from academic and HSE clinical colleagues. Finally, as an Army Reservist I have deployed with the DF in the fight against the pandemic. I delivered Co- vid19 behavioural health training for PDF personnel, ahead of their duties in aiding the civil authorities. Addi- tionally, I trained with RDF and PDF colleagues in Covid19 Swab Testing at the DF Medical School. I now con- tinue to deploy with the DF in support of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), during which we undertake Co- vid19 Swab Testing in civilian medical and care facilities (see Image 1). Such duties hold a multitude of psychologi- cal processes and considerations. Serving in the DF is certainly a 'life less ordinary' and it remains a great honour to contribute to Ireland's response to Covid19. AUTHOR BIO: Capt McCauley is the first consultant clinical psychologist to serve in the Army Reserve, where he is Consul- tant Advisor in the Office of the DMB. He completed his doctoral residency at Britain's Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, followed by post-doctoral military clinical studies in the UK and US. He has served for 15 years in international military healthcare for- mations. Prior clinical appointments include the USAF's 48th Medical Group, 48th Fighter Wing and 423rd Medical Squad- ron, 501st Combat Support Wing. His background also includes service with the UK's Defence Medical Services, Joint Forces Command, where was lead MOD consultant clinical psychologist in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Capt McCauley served as an observer controller on Operation Bushmaster with USUHS, and is currently a clinical researcher with NATO. He is an Asst Professor at TCD, a former guest editor of JRAMC, BMJ, and a member of the RDFRA National Executive. www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE | 13