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Christopher Groombridge is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Monash University and a key researcher at the National Trauma Research Institute. He serves as a Trauma Physician and Director of Emergency Medicine Training at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, with prior clinical roles at Liverpool Hospital and retrieval services in Australia and the UK. His academic and clinical work is centered on emergency medicine, trauma systems, and resuscitation science.
- Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, National Trauma Research Institute
- Trauma Physician, The Alfred Hospital
- PhD Candidate, Monash University
- Director of Emergency Medicine Training
Dr Groombridge’s research focuses on optimizing airway management and resuscitation outside the operating theatre, with a particular interest in human factors, stress, and clinician performance. He developed the Alfred ED airway governance program and is a founding member of The Procedures Course and The Airway Course, which provide cadaver-based training for critical care clinicians.
His recent publications span airway techniques, trauma resuscitation, vascular access, and trauma systems. Key themes include patient safety, procedural efficacy, and trauma registry development. His work frequently appears in high-impact emergency medicine journals such as EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia and Resuscitation Plus.
Dr Groombridge holds a Master’s in Trauma Sciences from Queen Mary University of London and is currently completing a PhD at Monash University on the human factors of resuscitation. He recently secured a grant to study physiological markers of clinician performance during resuscitation.
- Master of Science in Trauma Sciences, Queen Mary University of London
- PhD in progress, Monash University
He has contributed to multiple research projects, including the state-wide Trauma System Capability Program, and has collaborated extensively with trauma researchers across Australia. His work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
Dr Groombridge is actively involved in medical education and training, mentoring emergency medicine registrars and contributing to national and international trauma education initiatives. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, but his leadership in research and education underscores his significant contributions to the field.
