Gillian Dolbear

Gillian Dolbear serves as Principal Lecturer (Learning and Teaching) in the Allied Health Professions and Dental Practice department at Canterbury Christ Church University. She currently directs the PgC Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, PgC PoCUS in Acute Settings, and MSc Medical Imaging programs, leveraging 21 years as a Diagnostic Radiographer and 18 years as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to bridge clinical expertise with academic leadership.

Her educational background features:

• MSc
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PgC L&T)
• FCR
• DCRR
• DMU

Her research focuses on diagnostic imaging, sonography, point of care ultrasound (PoCUS), and sonography education, with specialized course development for musculoskeletal applications, rheumatology, and third-trimester scanning in acute care settings.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Advance HE Principal Fellow (PFHEA)

Gillian has mentored new staff across Diagnostic Radiography, Clinical Reporting, and Ultrasound programs while chairing validation panels, exam boards, and student fitness to practice panels. Her governance roles span the University Faculty Quality Committee and internal scrutiny panels, emphasizing academic standards and student welfare.