Dr Ellen Howie is a medical doctor from Ireland, who graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2023. She currently works as a surgical RMO in General Surgery, having previously completed one year as a neurosurgical RMO at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Australia. Ellen has experience in peri-operative patient care, ward management, quality improvement. She has contributed to clinical trials, audits, and teaching initiatives, and is inspired to undertake quality improvement projects addressing clinical challenges to enhance patient outcomes. She is passionate about pursuing a career in neurosurgery, combining research, clinical excellence, and education to improve patient care.