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James Donn serves as a Clinical Senior University Lecturer at the University of Glasgow Dental School, currently holding roles as Final Year Lead and Outreach Coordinator since 2024. He chairs the Longitudinal Clinical Development Panel and serves on the Dental School Executive Committee as Co-Deputy Head since 2022.
His educational background includes a BDS with commendation from the University of Glasgow (2000), an MSc in Dental Science with distinction (2010), and a PgCert in Academic Practice. Career progression spans NHS General Dental Practice in Scotland and Australia, Senior Dental Officer roles, and transition to full-time academia in 2017.
Research focuses on pandemic-driven innovations in dental education, particularly virtual assessment methodologies. His work establishes frameworks for remote clinical evaluation during crises, emphasizing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and digital adaptation of dental curricula. Key contributions address assessment validity, student competency measurement, and educational continuity during emergencies.
Publications reveal a concentrated research trajectory since 2021, all responding to COVID-19 disruptions. The work demonstrates systematic progression from pilot studies (2021) to validated implementation (2023), establishing virtual assessment as essential infrastructure in modern dental education.
Administrative leadership includes mentor program coordination, pastoral support advising, and outreach program development. His outreach coordinator role connects academic training with community dental services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
