Nicola Eardley

Nicola Eardley serves as Interim Clinical Dean at Chester Medical School under the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society at the University of Chester. She is also an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Liverpool.

• MB ChB (University of Liverpool, 1998)
• MD (University of Liverpool)
• PG Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Clinical Practice (Edge Hill University)
• FRCS and MRCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England)

Her research focuses on colorectal surgery outcomes, particularly stoma management, incisional hernia prevention, and postoperative complications. She leads global initiatives on surgical education and system strengthening, including SurgiPlay (gamification in surgical training) and the COVIDSurg pandemic impact analysis.

Key scientific contributions include:

• Developing consensus on circular stapling anastomosis metrics
• Analyzing elective surgery access disparities via hernia repair studies
• Validating risk models for pulmonary complications
• Evaluating intraperitoneal drain efficacy

Honors:

• Honorary Associate Clinical Professor, University of Liverpool (2022)

She actively collaborates across 29+ countries on surgical outcomes and education, emphasizing trainee-patient safety dynamics and environmental sustainability in operating theatres.