Samantha Tomkins

Samantha Tomkins is a Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation at St Mary's University. She holds clinical expertise as a part-time clinical lead physiotherapist in the Hand and Wrist Unit at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, combined with roles as a consultant for military operations and elite rugby/football teams. Her academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science from St Mary's (2001) and a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from King's College London (2005).

• Educations:
• BSc (Hons) Sport Science, St Mary's University (2001)
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, King's College London (2005)

Her research focuses on enhancing clinical practice through work-based learning programs and patient empowerment via health literacy. She emphasizes multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration and student/therapist development. Recent academic achievements include a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP), earning Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Sam's clinical specialties span musculoskeletal rehabilitation, injection therapy, and first-contact practitioner roles. She actively contributes to elite sports medicine and military healthcare sectors.

• Awards: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

Her professional activities include advisory roles in clinical education and healthcare innovation, alongside maintaining a part-time NHS clinical practice. No specific grants or lab affiliations are explicitly noted in the provided text.