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Dr. Liz Brewster is a Non-Clinical Senior Lecturer in Medical Education Research at Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University. Her work focuses on medical education, NHS workforce issues, and health inequalities, with particular emphasis on mental health and well-being in medical practice. She contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs while conducting research that bridges clinical practice, workforce development, and creative approaches to health.
Dr. Brewster's educational background includes:
- PhD from the University of Sheffield (2012)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education from the University of Leicester (2015)
Dr. Brewster's research spans three interconnected domains: NHS workforce challenges and health inequalities, pedagogy and professional training for medical practice with mental health focus, and mental health creativity through bibliotherapy, narratives, photography, and art practices. Her work examines how healthcare professionals experience and address health disparities, particularly in emergency medicine and children's hospitals, while exploring innovative methods to support wellbeing through creative expression. She investigates how medical training pathways affect workforce distribution and healthcare access in underdoctored areas.
Analysis of Dr. Brewster's recent publications reveals a strong focus on health inequalities, particularly in pediatric settings and emergency medicine. Her research examines workforce retention challenges in socioeconomically deprived areas, burnout among healthcare staff, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable patient groups. She also investigates substance use among youth and creative approaches to mental health support, demonstrating how her work bridges clinical practice, education, and social determinants of health.
Dr. Brewster has received recognition for her contributions:
- Lancaster University Faculty of Health and Medicine Award Dean's Award (Covid-19) for outstanding contributions to the Faculty's undergraduate assessment team
- Lancaster University Faculty of Health and Medicine Award Dean's Award
As a PhD supervisor, Dr. Brewster mentors students interested in workforce issues, particularly at the intersection of mental health, workforce and professional practice and medical education. Her research portfolio includes multiple funded projects examining NHS workforce challenges, including 'Mapping underdoctored areas,' 'Children's Hospitals Inequalities Research Project,' and 'Supportive Novel Interventions for Cessation of Ketamine in Adolescence Study.' She has secured funding from various sources including NHS England, The Health Foundation, and research councils for studies addressing healthcare workforce distribution, patient safety, and mental health literacy.
Dr. Brewster is affiliated with several research groups including the FHM Mental Health Theme, Institute for Social Futures, and an Interdisciplinary network in culture, health, ethics and society. Her collaborative work spans medical schools, children's hospitals, and community settings, focusing on translating research into practice to address health inequalities and support healthcare workforce wellbeing.
