Alison Callwood

Dr Alison Callwood is an Associate Professor at the University of Surrey's School of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She holds dual roles as a midwife and academic, specializing in healthcare education innovation, values-based recruitment, and neurodiversity-inclusive selection processes. Her career spans midwifery practice, global health initiatives in Malawi, and research-driven reforms in healthcare admissions.

• Education: BSc (Hons) Nursing (1990), MSc Mother and Child Health (1998), PhD (2015)
• Affiliations: Medical Schools Council Selection Alliance, INResH, Co-founder of National MMI Interest Group for Healthcare Professions

Research focuses on Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs), their predictive validity, and integration of digital tools like asynchronous assessments. Co-founded Sammi-Select (2020), a tech-driven selection platform prioritizing diversity and fairness. Awards include Innovate UK's Women in Innovation (2023) and RCM Fellowship (2023).

Publications emphasize MMI methodology, neurodiversity inclusion, and global women's health. Active in conferences on healthcare education equity and has advised UKRI-funded projects. Leads the 'values journey' longitudinal study tracking student ethical development in clinical practice.