معرفی
Overview
Dr. Nicola Brennan is an Associate Professor (Research) in Medical Education at the Peninsula Medical School (Faculty of Health), University of Plymouth. She serves as Deputy Director of the Collaboration for the Advancement of Medical Education Research Assessment (CAMERa). With over 17 years in medical education research, her work focuses on healthcare workforce development, professionalism, and remediation programs.
Research Interests
Brennan’s research addresses critical issues in medical education and healthcare systems, including transition from training to practice, international migration of medical professionals, and strategies to enhance workforce readiness. Her work often employs mixed-methods approaches to analyze systemic challenges such as doctor wellbeing, competency retention, and patient safety.
Key Themes in Publications
Recent publications highlight trends in medical trainee attrition, the impact of transitional roles on practice readiness, and global patterns of medical migration. She emphasizes evidence-based solutions for remediation programs and policy-driven improvements in healthcare workforce management.
Labs/Teams
Brennan leads research within CAMERa, a collaborative hub advancing medical education research. Her work intersects with interdisciplinary teams addressing global health challenges and UK healthcare policy.
