Fatima Malik

Fatima Malik is a Senior Lecturer in Optometry at The University of Manchester, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across BSc, MSci, MSc Optometry, and MPharm Pharmacy programs. She leads the Final Year Contact Lenses Clinic and is a member of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) and the British & Irish Universities and Colleges of Contact Lens Education (BUCCLE) sub-committee. Her teaching integrates clinical expertise with pedagogical CPD, focusing on practical and clinical skill development.

Education: BSc in Optometry from The University of Manchester.

Research interests include psychological safety in clinical education, risk behavior analysis in healthcare, and fostering inclusive educational practices. Her publications address topics like academic career pathways and cultural sensitivity during Ramadan.

Awarded the Making a Difference Award (2024), Teacher of the Year (2023), and Teaching Excellence Award (2024). Active in professional activities such as keynote speaking on clinical education and organizing conferences like Optometry Teaching at The University of Manchester (2023).