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An international leader in medical education scholarship<\/h2>\n

Advancing scholarship, innovation, and thought leadership across medicine and the health professions education.<\/pee> <\/div>\n

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What we do<\/div>\n

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Community<\/h4>\n

Evaluation and enhancement of programmes that deliver education within and for communities \u2014 including the unique models of ScotGEM and ScotCOM.<\/pee> Examining how community-embedded learning shapes student outcomes, interprofessional learning, educator and patient experience, and the sustainability of health services.<\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Workforce<\/h4>\n

Evidence-based studies on professional identity, wellbeing, career sustainability, and workforce distribution.<\/pee> Including evaluation of educational interventions that influence recruitment, retention, and resilience within the NHS workforce \u2014 connected to our Community theme.<\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Digital<\/h4>\n

Design, evaluation, and governance of technology-enhanced learning and assessment \u2014 AI-enabled simulation, data-driven feedback, and equitable digital pedagogy.<\/pee> Connecting directly to the University’s Digital and Entrepreneurial pillars, and to how we deliver our programmes.<\/pee> <\/div>\n

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How we do it<\/div>\n

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Three domains of activity<\/h3>\n

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Research Output & Grant Income<\/h4>\n

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<\/span>Increase the number and quality of peer-reviewed publications in leading education and health journals.<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Grow internal and external research income through targeted bids to UKRI, NHS Education Scotland, charities, and strategic partners.<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Embed mentoring, peer support, and CPD to develop research capability across all education-focused staff.<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Support collaboration within and beyond the Division to strengthen methodological quality, interdisciplinary scope, and impact.<\/div>\n

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Thought Leadership & Reputation<\/h4>\n

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<\/span>Contribute expert evidence and consultancy to local, national, and international policy discussions, including External Examining and QA.<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Deliver invited lectures, keynote addresses, and expert workshops that shape discourse in medical education.<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Strengthen the reputation of St Andrews as a complete medical school through visible scholarship, partnerships, and public engagement.<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Translate education research into scalable tools, resources, and intellectual property with measurable educational impact.<\/div>\n

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Implementation & review.<\/strong> Progress is monitored annually through divisional meetings and integrated into the School’s research and teaching governance structures. The strategy will be refined in late-2026 to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and national developments in medical education.<\/pee> <\/div>\n

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EDU News<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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An International Leader in Medical Education Scholarship<\/b><\/h2>\n

Advancing scholarship, innovation, and thought leadership across medicine and the health professions education.<\/p>\n

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Three Domains of Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Education Division Strategy 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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  • Increase the number and quality of peer-reviewed publications in leading education and health journals.<\/li>\n
  • Grow internal and external research income through targeted bids to UKRI, NHS Education Scotland, charities, and strategic partners.<\/li>\n
  • Embed mentoring, peer support, and CPD to develop research capability across all education-focused staff.<\/li>\n
  • Support collaboration within and beyond the Division to strengthen methodological quality, interdisciplinary scope, and impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Thought Leadership & Reputation<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Contribute expert evidence and consultancy to local, national, and international policy discussions, including External Examining and QA.<\/li>\n
    • Deliver invited lectures, keynote addresses, and expert workshops that shape discourse in medical education.<\/li>\n
    • Strengthen the reputation of St Andrews as a complete medical school through visible scholarship, partnerships, and public engagement.<\/li>\n
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      • Translate education research into scalable tools, resources, and intellectual property with measurable educational impact.<\/li>\n
      • Develop strategic and international partnerships with industry, health boards, HEIs and government agencies to co-create learning solutions.<\/li>\n
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        Leadership Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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        Head of Division<\/h4>\n

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        Deputy Head of Division<\/h4>\n

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        Research Administrator<\/h4>\n

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