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Biography
Qabirul is a lecturer at the Centre for Medical Education (CME), School of Medicine, University of Dundee. His first contact with the University of Dundee was as a student, earning a PhD in Medicine (Molecular and Cellular Pathology – Medical Genetics), specialised in ‘Genetic Analysis of the Adenoma-Carcinoma Sequence in Colorectal Cancer’. This built upon his earlier academic foundation in Medical Molecular Biology at the master’s level. Following his doctoral studies, Qabirul served as a University Teacher at the University of Glasgow’s School of Medicine where he contributed to the delivery of the MSc programme in Forensic Toxicology, later becoming its Programme Director. He also taught Forensic Medicine and Forensic Genetics to undergraduate medicine and law students. During this time, Qabirul completed Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, gaining expertise in the psychology of learning and teaching, particularly within laboratory science. He was subsequently awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE). Motivated by his devotion to University of Dundee and a growing passion and expertise in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Qabirul returned in 2017 as a Postgraduate Content Developer in the School of Medicine. His role focussed on integrating and enhancing digital technologies into education, further developing his skills in TEL. In 2019, he joined the CME, drawing on his earlier experience as a medical doctor (General Practitioner) and his deepening expertise in educational practice to take on a broader role as a medical educator.
Qabirul currently serves as Deputy Lead for the part-time, online distance learning (ODL) Master of Medical Education (MMEd) programme. He is also the course lead for both TEL and Clinical Teaching modules within the programme's suite of specialist options.
In recognition of his leadership in digital education, Qabirul was appointed as Convener of the University’s Distance Learning Forum (DLF). In his role, he supports staff across the institution in developing high quality distance learning (DL) programmes, fostering a scholarly and collaborative environment that promotes innovation, quality enhancement, and the sharing of best practices in digital education.
Research
Qabirul brings several years of research experience that meaningfully informs his teaching practice. His research interests are diverse, with a focus on medical education and the integration of innovative approaches to learning and teaching. Key areas of interest include:
- Learning and teaching methodologies such as TEL, clinical teaching, clinical reasoning, self-directed learning, interprofessional education
- The use of educational technologies such as gamification, asynchronous discussion boards (ADBs), artificial intelligence (AI), learning analytics
- Entrustable professional activities (EPAs), patient safety, assessment related research.
Qabirul supervises both masters and PhD projects in the mentioned areas supporting the development of research in medical education. He also serves as a member of the Research Ethics Review Committee for the School of Medicine and Life Sciences, with a strong grounding in research ethics principles and practical application.
Teaching
Qabirul is involved in the design and delivery of modules of both ODL Master of Medical Education (MMEd) programme and the new face to face MSc in Health Professions Education. He also facilitates various teaching activities across the School of Medicine and the wider university. Additionally, he collaborates with colleagues from other disciplines across the university to design proposals for short research projects both for students and personal development.