Graham Easton

Graham Easton is Professor of Clinical Communication Skills and Lead for Team Based Learning at Queen Mary University of London's Institute of Health Sciences Education within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. An academic General Practitioner, he maintains extensive leadership roles across UK medical education including past positions at UCL Medical School (Co-Lead for Diploma in Medical Education), Imperial College (Acting Head of Undergraduate GP Teaching), and King's College (International Fellow), alongside contributions to the Royal College of General Practitioners and London Deanery.

His research centers on narrative learning in medical education and clinical communication skills, with particular expertise in narrative-based teaching methods developed through Institute of Education studies. Current projects include an AHRC-funded "Communicating Through Covid" initiative with Performing Medicine and a cross-disciplinary module on Realist Acting and the Doctor-Patient Encounter with the School of Drama, reflecting his commitment to innovative, arts-integrated medical pedagogy.

Recent publications (2016-2021) reveal consistent focus on pandemic-responsive medical education, virtual assessment methodologies, and communication adaptations for diverse patient populations. Key themes include virtual OSCE implementation, accessible communication for hearing-impaired patients, and narrative techniques for clinical teaching, demonstrating responsive scholarship to contemporary healthcare challenges.

His scientific recognition includes:

• BMA Book Award Winner (Primary Care category) 2013 for 'General Practice at a Glance'
• BMA Book Award Highly Commended 2017 for 'The Appointment'

Easton supervises Engaging the Public in Science students, F2 Teaching Fellows, and Academic F2s while leading MB BS Paper 4B examinations. His AHRC-funded "Communicating Through Covid" project exemplifies his grant acquisition success, complemented by BBC collaborations including presenting Radio 4's 'Case Notes' and contributing to 'Health Check'.

He directs the Clinical Skills Centre and contributes to the Centre for Medical Education, fostering interdisciplinary teams with institutions like Performing Medicine and the School of Drama to advance narrative-based clinical training approaches through collaborative artistic projects.