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Veena Rodrigues is Professor of Public Health and Medical Education and Emeritus Professor at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia (UEA), where she currently serves as Deputy Dean. She previously held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Medical Education and Course Director for the Master of Clinical Education (MClinEd) programme. Her academic career spans institutions in India, the UK, and international collaborations, with a strong focus on bridging academic and service public health.
Academic Background:
- Doctor of Medicine, Goa University, India (1992)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Mumbai, India (1988)
- Master of Philosophy (Epidemiology), University of Cambridge, UK (1996)
- Master of Clinical Education, University of East Anglia, UK (2011)
- Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators (2014)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015)
Her research and teaching interests center on medical education and public health, with specific expertise in educator development, clinical supervision, MOOCs, technology-enhanced learning, and public health curriculum integration in undergraduate medical training. She has led national initiatives such as the Public Health Educators in Medical Schools (PHEMs) network and contributed to policy development in public health training.
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on innovative educational methodologies, particularly in faculty development, feedback practices, online learning, and interprofessional education. Her work emphasizes practical, scalable solutions for improving clinical teaching and lifelong learning among healthcare professionals, with increasing attention to digital platforms and global collaboration.
Scientific Awards:
- Dharam Hinduja Cambridge Scholarship (1994)
- Overseas Development Administration Shared Scholarship (1994)
- Parents-Teachers Association Gold Medal (1978)
- Phase Lead, Public Health in Foundation Training Programme (2008)
- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences Enterprise from Teaching Award (2017)
Professor Rodrigues has extensive experience in advising and educational leadership, having served as personal adviser to MBBS and MSc students, Chair of the Year 3 MBBS Board of Examiners (2008–2014), and supervisor for public health trainees. She has led multiple educational grants and initiatives, including Department of Health-funded projects and online faculty development programs. She also held external examiner roles at Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield, and served as Regional Adviser to the Faculty of Public Health.
She chairs the national network of Public Health Educators in Medical Schools (PHEMs) and has been instrumental in developing tutor support systems, peer observation frameworks, and digital learning tools. Her work continues to influence medical education policy and practice across the UK and internationally.
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