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Claire Vogan McCabe is an Associate Professor in the School of Medicine at Swansea University, with extensive experience in medical education, student support, and microbiology. She joined Swansea University's Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) program in 2003 after completing her PhD in marine microbiology from the University of Wales, Swansea in 2000. Her roles include leadership in student support and guidance for GEM, oversight of support for the Physician Associate course, and teaching in Masters Programs on Leadership and Education for Health Professions.
Dr. McCabe's research interests span both marine microbiology (early career) and medical education (current focus). Her early work examined shell disease in crustaceans and lobster pathology, while her recent research focuses on student support frameworks, leadership development in healthcare professionals, and medical education innovation. She has developed significant contributions including the Swansea 6D model for supervisory conversations and frameworks for effective student support in medical education.
Her publication record shows a clear transition from marine biology to medical education, with recent work appearing in leading medical education journals. Current research trends emphasize leadership development, professional identity formation, and innovative frameworks for supporting medical students through challenging circumstances.
Dr. McCabe serves as SUMS co-chair for the Special Circumstances committee and represents the university on the SAILS committee. She is an active peer reviewer for medical education journals, ESMELead course facilitator, and external examiner for Plymouth University's MSc Healthcare Management program. She has supervised PhD research on autism experiences in education and teaches multiple medical curriculum modules including Doctor as Scholar and Scientist, Doctor as a Practitioner, and Doctor as a Professional.
Her teaching portfolio includes Microbiology & Immunology, Leadership Development in Healthcare Professionals, and Personal and Professional Development in Healthcare Students. She maintains an active role in postgraduate supervision and has contributed significantly to medical curriculum development at Swansea University.
