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The School of Medicine provides diverse research opportunities in medical education. Our current focus includes examining professional identity formation, addressing professionalism challenges, and cultivating empathy in medical students. With evolving NHS workforce needs, we also investigate the transition to clinical roles and its effects on practitioner wellbeing. As one of the UK's largest medical schools, pursuing a Medical Education PhD at Liverpool allows researchers to collaborate with motivated medical students who actively contribute to advancing educational practices for future healthcare professionals.
As a leading UK medical education institution, the University of Liverpool's School of Medicine prepares physicians at all career stages, equipping them with cutting-edge knowledge to deliver outstanding patient care.
Our programs span undergraduate and postgraduate education, along with ongoing training for practicing clinicians. Becoming part of our department connects you to this dynamic educational environment.
We foster interdisciplinary collaboration across specialties and institutions. Studying with us offers access to renowned educators and clinicians while maintaining our commitment to impactful, research-driven scholarship.
Our faculty supports various research methodologies, welcoming PhD applicants interested in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches. Current doctoral projects employ innovative techniques like longitudinal studies and narrative analysis.
PhD researchers frequently see their work directly influence curriculum development through our commitment to research-informed teaching practices.