Sarah Lyon

Sarah Lyon is a Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University's Medical School, serving as Associate Head of Undergraduate Medicine and senior academic lead for Physician Associate teaching. Her roles include Quality Lead for Undergraduate Medical School and External Examiner at Buckinghamshire New University (2019-2023). She holds Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) status and participated in the Aurora leadership program for women in academia.

• Education: PhD in Biomolecular Sciences (Liverpool John Moores University, 2014), MSc in Human Immunity (University of Liverpool, 2008), BSc in Molecular Biology (2007)

Her research focuses on Medical Education, particularly Distance Learning and Transplantation pedagogy. She has developed innovative curricula for undergraduate medicine and Masters programs, emphasizing self-assessment, quality feedback, and competency-based training. Key contributions include work on reflective practices and integrating biomolecular science applications into clinical education.

Recent publications highlight her work in Online Transplantation Education (2017), Competency Assessment for NHS consultants (2017), and institutional curriculum design (2019). These studies address challenges in medical education, technology-enhanced learning, and professional standards in clinical practice.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Aurora Leadership Programme Alumni

As External Examiner at Buckinghamshire New University, she contributes to academic quality assurance. Her work bridges Biomolecular Sciences and Clinical Medicine, focusing on improving educational outcomes through evidence-based feedback systems and self-assessment methodologies.