Sunderland University names professor of clinical medical education

The University of Sunderland has appointed Dr. Mark Shipley as professor of clinical medical education, further enhancing its commitment to shaping the future of medical education and training.

Dr. Shipley, who serves as deputy head of the school of medicine and undergraduate programme lead, is a consultant respiratory physician at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and a General Medical Council (GMC) associate.

Dr Shipley said: “I am delighted. This role supports my existing appointment as undergraduate programme lead for medicine, and my national representation of the university at the Medical Students Council and GMC. 

“As professor of clinical medical education, I look forward to supporting the ongoing development and assurance of the university’s medicine degree and am particularly interested in developing medical education research and innovation.”

This appointment follows a milestone achievement for the school of medicine, which was granted official status by the GMC earlier this year, allowing it to award UK primary medical qualifications.

Dr. Shipley has played a pivotal role in the school’s development, from overseeing the training of newly qualified doctors as foundation programme tutor to supporting medical students during their clinical placements as director of undergraduate studies.

Professor Scott Wilkes, head of the university’s school of medicine and professor of general practice and primary care at the University of Sunderland, added: “Since April 2018, Mark has been actively involved in all phases of our medicine degree, from the development of quality assurance frameworks and GMC assessment processes to student support.

“He has also been integral to ensuring our medical students meet the standards required to practise safely and effectively.

“I am delighted that Mark has been recognised for his excellence in clinical medical education. He was a central figure in our recent success securing PMQ status with the GMC earlier this year.”

Professor Laura Stroud, pro vice-chancellor and dean of the faculty of health sciences and wellbeing at the University of Sunderland, also added: “Mark is blazing the trail for the school of medicine with his professorial appointment in conjunction with his role as a consultant respiratory physician.

“Mark is our first professor of clinical medical education – conferred in testament to his work over the last five years, which has significantly contributed to the success of the school of medicine and the achievement of PMQ awarding status this year.”

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