Steve Jennings

Dr. Steve Jennings is a Lecturer at Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, where he co-leads the Bristol Medical Education Research Group (BMERG). He holds a PhD and specializes in medical education, mental health, and qualitative research methodologies. His work focuses on improving educational outcomes and healthcare experiences through evidence-based approaches.

Research interests span:

• Medical education pedagogy and curriculum development
• Mental health interventions in educational settings
• Qualitative analysis of healthcare experiences
• Adolescent psychology and wellbeing
• Oncology education for professionals

Publications frequently employ qualitative methodologies to examine:

• Pandemic coping mechanisms in vulnerable populations
• Patient and provider experiences with novel cancer treatments
• Creative interventions for youth in care systems

Awards include:

• ASME Educator Development Award (2022) for contributions to medical education research infrastructure

Professional activities:

• Co-organizer of BMERG BOOST! workshop series (2024)
• Conference presentations at Association for Medical Education events
• Peer reviewer for BMC Public Health journal since 2018