What drives your passion for medical education?

As a Senior Lecturer, my passion lies in shaping the next generation of medical professionals. I’m passionate about helping them develop, not just as clinicians, but as people who understand how to think critically, empathise deeply and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Medicine is as much about human connection as it is about science, and I hope to help shape our students into medical practitioners who understand how privilege and disadvantage affect health and wellbeing. This will have a significant impact in addressing health inequalities, and inequality at a wider scale. More broadly, being an educator helps me to reflect more deeply, and become a better person.

What’s your view on the value of working collectively in medical education?

There is no other way. We all see the world from our intersectional lens, be it race, gender or sexual orientation. By working collectively, we can ensure we make the best, most inclusive decisions and role model the behaviours we expect of our students — the medics of the future. At Cardiff, the collective, multidisciplinary and diverse expertise of our staff helps students develop inclusive working practices, which can only benefit patients, their peers, their future colleagues and the wider community.

What’s your vision for the future of medical education?

I envision a future where medical education is more integrated, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of society. We need to look to embrace advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation tools to create immersive experiences. This enables students to practice clinical skills and procedures in risk-free environments, affording opportunities to master techniques before encountering real-life scenarios.

Beyond advancing our understanding of medicine, we need to ensure that our students are equipped to address the social aspects of health. I believe that by embracing diversity and integrating it into every aspect of our curriculum, we can train doctors who are not only healers but also advocates for justice and equity in healthcare.

What do you believe ‘Together, we can…’?

Together, we can transform medical education to better serve the needs of our diverse society. By working collaboratively, we can create an inclusive learning environment where every student thrives, develop the skills necessary to become compassionate and competent healthcare providers, and foster a deeper understanding of patient care and medical ethics.