Ruth MacDonald

Ruth MacDonald is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University with clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She maintains an active practice at the university clinic and in private settings while teaching in higher education.

Research interests focus on educational processes including university admission systems, student experiences during clinical placements, and learning development planning. Current work examines how clinical educators support student development and how admission criteria predict professional competency.

Her work bridges academic instruction and clinical practice, emphasizing reflective learning and professional skill development in healthcare education.