Health Professions Education - Meet the team
Meet your programme team for the MSc Health Professions Education.
Professor Ann Griffin
Deputy Director UCL Medical School, Director of the Research Department of Medical Education, lead for Postgraduate Programmes and Scholarship and Honorary Consultant NHS London
My own experience of balancing the demands of medical practice alongside undertaking formal study in education, in my case up to doctoral level, has a profound impact on how I understand inclusive and flexible pedagogy. The Masters programmes, continuous professional development, and education consultancy are all designed to academically challenge learners, to encourage them to be critical about their practice but be flexible enough to accommodate the multiple demands I know you face. I believe that theory and evidence are as critical to education as they are to medicine, and I know the amazing PGME team will inform and inspire you on your transformative journey to excellence in health professions education. Being head of two award winning departments, for medical education research and postgraduate programmes and scholarships, has been an exceptional opportunity for me contribute to research-led education.
Professor Griffin's research profile
Dr Kerry Calvo
Clinical Associate Professor (teaching)
I am a Health Professions Educationalist with a clinical background in General Practice. I am passionate about theory and evidence-informed teaching; critical reading; learning to learn in different settings (physical and virtual); learning and working in multi-professional teams; and continuing professional development - I strongly believe that there is always more to learn and that we learn best with others. I co-lead the MSc HPE programme as well as being the Postgraduate Taught Programmes Admissions Tutor for the Medical School and the Continuing Professional Development Lead.
I lead modules on the MSc HPE that focus on teaching and learning, educational leadership and curriculum development. I am also studying for a Doctorate in Education, with a focus on curriculum development and inclusive pedagogy.
Dr Miranda Kronfli
Clinical Associate Professor (Teaching) & Divisional Graduate Tutor
I am Co-Director of the MSc in Health Professions Education. I am also a Personal Academic Tutor and lead several modules on the programme. As Divisional Graduate Tutor I have responsibility for Quality Assurance of teaching, learning and assessment for postgraduate taught programmes at UCL Medical School. My clinical background is in Internal Medicine and Palliative Care, and I have been a full-time academic since 2014.
My areas of interest include supervision, coaching, assessment, and AI in Health Professions Education. I co-lead the Dissertation and Report module for the MSc. I also have an interest in Educational Injustice and Fairness in Assessment, which comprise the focus of my doctoral studies.
I am an advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the NHS workplace, with a particular focus on supporting our students to become champions of EDI in their own clinical settings. I lead quality assurance and curriculum projects in EDI, drawing on a Students as Partners approach to ensure an equitable experience for students of all backgrounds on our MSc Programmes.
Dr Lisa Gould
Lecturer in Postgraduate Medical Education
I have a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience and a degree in Psychology, my expertise centres around how we learn, the neuroscience and theoretical basis of learning and memory. I also have a specialist interest in wellbeing, burnout and mental health.
I have an established publication record, holding first person authorship of articles in world leading journals such as Brain, and have published on multi-professional international curriculum development with the World Health Organisation and contributed to shaping health research and policy work. I have been P.I in several national and international health services delivery and development projects, and have been a visiting research fellow at UNSW, Australia.
I have a multi-disciplinary background and I am passionate about working with our diverse interprofessional UCL student groups, and the enormous potential of higher education as social mobility.
Dr Megan Vaughan
Lecturer in Postgraduate Medical Education
I am one of the Lecturers on the HPE programme. My background is in Optometry, having previously practiced, taught, and researched in this area.
I have a PhD, and my research has focused on the early detection of eye diseases. I have a keen interest in ophthalmology, colour vision, education, EDI, and inclusivity - my current research uses qualitative methods to explore the experience of university learners.
I work for UCL Wednesday-Fridays and on Mondays and Tuesdays in my local hospital (Addenbrookes) as a research optometrist on several clinical trials.
Shereen Foster
Education Administrator, Health Professions Programmes, UCL Medical School
As the Education Administrator for the Health Professions programmes at UCL Medical School, I manage the daily operations that support future healthcare professionals in their academic journey. I work closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that curricula, programme schedules, and student services are seamlessly coordinated, with a strong emphasis on maintaining academic excellence.
With my background in educational administration, I am deeply passionate about healthcare education and committed to helping students succeed. I take pride in contributing to the success of the Health Professions programmes at UCL Medical School, ensuring that students gain the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their chosen fields and become the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
