Annie McKirdy

Annie McKirdy is a Senior Teaching Fellow and Module Lead on the MSc Health Policy at Imperial College London's Department of Surgery and Cancer, within the Faculty of Medicine. Her role emphasizes user-centred design in healthcare innovation and interdisciplinary approaches to policy and research. She has taught across Health Policy, Patient Safety, Public Health, and Health Economics, alongside clinical teaching for medical students and junior doctors.

Education includes a BSc in Developmental Medicine and a medical degree from the University of Glasgow, an MSc in Healthcare Design from Imperial College London, and a Master of Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is completing a PhD in Health Services Research. Her career path includes 4 years as a Teaching Fellow at the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI).

Research interests focus on impactful healthcare policy through rigorous academic methods and interdisciplinary collaboration. While no specific articles are listed, her teaching and design methodologies reflect a commitment to practical, user-focused solutions. Awards are not mentioned, though her contributions to pedagogy and innovation are highlighted. Advising and grant details are not provided, but her teaching roles and curriculum development (e.g., integrating design thinking) underscore her engagement with applied research and education.

She is affiliated with Imperial's Institute of Global Health Innovation and values the institution's collaborative environment, drawing inspiration from both students and colleagues.