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Professor Paul D. Baxter is a Professor of Biostatistics & Education at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, where he has held progressive academic and leadership roles since 2003. He is currently Director of Education & Training at the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, Chair of the School of Medicine MBChB Assessment Boards, and Chair of the University Student Health & Conduct Committee. He leads the Department of Specialist Science Education and is deeply involved in educational scholarship and statistical methodology.
Education:
- PhD
- BSc
- PGCLTHE
His research interests focus on biostatistics, quantitative methods, and the robust evaluation of student education. He specializes in the analysis of student survey data, development of CPD and online education programs, and the international expansion of professionally regulated degrees. His work bridges statistical science with educational innovation and leadership.
His scholarly output reflects a strong trend in educational research, biostatistics, and curriculum development, with an emphasis on data-driven improvements in medical and health sciences education. He has led national training initiatives in statistical modeling using R and contributed significantly to professional standards in statistics education.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Chartered Statistician (CStat), Royal Statistical Society
- Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- RSS Guy Lecturer for Schools (2011/12)
- Member, RSS Professional Affairs Committee (2015–2018)
- Chair, RSS Professional Affairs Committee (2016–2018)
- RSS Vice-President for Professional Affairs (2016–2018)
- Lead Assessor, RSS Degree Accreditations (2022–present)
Professor Baxter has supervised postgraduate researchers and provides statistical tutoring to PhD students through LICAMM’s academy programs. He has led major educational initiatives, including the MSc Epidemiology & Biostatistics program and the development of online and CPD training. He has received no explicitly mentioned external grants, but his leadership roles indicate significant institutional funding and project oversight.
He is a key member of the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM) and leads the Specialist Science Education research group, focusing on excellence in student education and the integration of data analytics into medical training.
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