Stephanie Barnes

Dr. Stephanie Barnes serves as a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Glasgow, specifically within the Undergraduate Medical School framework. Her academic position focuses on medical education and student development in biomedical disciplines.

Her research centers on innovative educational methodologies for medical students, with particular emphasis on peer support systems and digital learning environments during crisis periods. Key investigation areas include:

• Evaluation of near-peer mentoring effectiveness for first-year medical students
• Adaptation of medical curricula to online formats during disruptive events
• Development of virtual support structures for undergraduate medical education
• Long-term impacts of pandemic-era educational interventions on student outcomes

Dr. Barnes' recent work examines an online mentoring program implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, presented at AMEE 2024. Her research demonstrates how peer-led interventions can maintain educational continuity during global health crises while addressing student isolation and academic challenges. She actively contributes to medical student mentorship and curriculum enhancement at the University of Glasgow.