Mark Willis

Mark Willis is an Associate Head of School and Principal Lecturer in Paramedic Practice at the University of Sunderland. He teaches BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care, integrating real-world simulations into training—such as a 2025 ITV News feature where he and students responded to a simulated avalanche scenario. His work emphasizes academic leadership, staff development, and innovative education strategies.

Mark is associated with the University's state-of-the-art training ambulance, deployed in both coronavirus response (2020) and trauma simulations (2019). He also contributes to projects like a £5 million initiative to modernize paramedic training infrastructure (2019).