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Professor Sharon Weldon serves as Professor of Healthcare Simulation and Workforce Development at the University of Greenwich's School of Health Sciences. She holds additional honorary positions at Imperial College London and Barts Health NHS Trust. Her academic background includes a BSc from University of Chester, MSc from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and PhD from Imperial College London.
Professor Weldon's research focuses on transformative simulation methodologies, healthcare communication, and workforce development. Her innovative approaches challenge conventional fidelity paradigms and generate new care systems. Research interests include sequential simulation design, team communication modeling, and policy evaluation through simulation.
Her publications demonstrate strong focus on healthcare simulation methodologies, workforce education, and clinical communication systems. Recent work emphasizes cultural competence, ethics in healthcare, and innovative educational frameworks.
Scientific Awards:
- Zenith Global Health Clinical Education and Research Award
- Outstanding Team of the Year Award (2022)
- University of Greenwich Outstanding Team of the Year Award (2023)
- Finalist for University Alliance Innovation Award (2023)
Grants & Leadership: Secured funding from ESRC, Wellcome Trust, and AHRC. Co-leads Greenwich Learning and Simulation Centre (GLASC) and serves on ASPiH executive committee. Developed innovative Master's program in Interprofessional Healthcare Simulation.
Professional Service: Associate Editor for International Journal of Healthcare Simulation; consultant to regulatory bodies influencing policy changes in simulation-based education.
