Natalie Carr

Natalie Carr is a Lecturer in Clinical Communications and Doctor of Philosophy candidate at the Division of Medical Education, Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on health professional behavior, global health, and wellbeing, particularly examining how international volunteering impacts NHS careers. She holds a BSc and MSc in Health Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University.

External Roles:

• Trainee Health Psychologist at The British Psychological Society (BPS) since 2023
• Member of Health Psychology PhD Conversation Cafe committee (2022–present)
• BPS DHP EDI Taskforce Member (2022–present)

Research Interests:

• Health professional behavior and its global implications
• Global health equity and workforce development
• Mental health in healthcare and workplace environments

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and good health.

Key Projects: Contributed to the Health Workforce Group, focusing on workforce development and pedagogical innovations in healthcare education.

Awards: No formal awards listed, though her research has been cited in policy sources and clinical guidelines.