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Biography
Dr Mandy Moffat joined the Centre for Medical Education in the University of Dundee in 2016. She is an educator and researcher specialising in medical and healthcare professions education. As Programme Lead for the Masters in Medical Education at the University of Dundee, she leads activities to enhance and develop educators across the globe through online learning methods for postgraduate students, Additionally, Dr Moffat is a key member of the flying faculty programme, providing bespoke consultancy services in medical education globally.
Research
Dr Moffat's current research focuses on faculty development, healthcare education innovation and supporting education in a wide variety of settings. Her research interests are underpinned by a commitment to improving educational environments and supporting learning in all settings.
Current and previous research supervision
Dr Moffat supervises Masters and PhD students, with over 50 postgraduate student successes to date. Currently, she supervises four PhD students and supports postgraduate as well as undergraduate MBChB students in educational projects. Her supervisory experience includes BMSc dissertations, MMEd/MSc/MRes students, and monitoring thesis committees. She has also contributed as an external examiner and convener for PhD Vivas.
Teaching
Dr Moffat’s teaching expertise spans the spectrum of medical education, applying educational theory to practice. This has included topics such as leading change and innovation in education, faculty development, transitions in medical education, and curriculum planning. She is currently Module Lead for “Leading Innovation and Change in Healthcare Education” on the MMEd and MSc HPE programmes.
Consultancy
Dr Moffat plays a pivotal role in the University of Dundee’s flying faculty programme, providing tailored consultancy services in medical education to institutions worldwide. Her global expertise has made her a sought-after speaker and facilitator, with numerous invited talks and workshops delivered across Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. These engagements cover themes such as faculty development, self-directed learning, and professional identity development.