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William Holmes is a Senior Lecturer in Optometry at The University of Manchester, specializing in teaching and scholarship. He previously served as Optometry Programme Director (2016-2021) and led the team that won the University Teaching Excellence Award (2021).
- BSc, MPhil, PGCertMedEd, MCOptom, MAcadMEd, PFHEA
- Active in optometric education research
- Key roles in GOC and QAA standards development
Research interests focus on assessing clinical competence, team-based learning, and preparing optometry students for AI-assisted decision-making. His work includes foundational studies on entrustable professional activities and feedback mechanisms in clinical training.
Scientific contributions reflect a trend toward evidence-based optometric education, with emphasis on modernizing assessment methods and aligning curricula with evolving regulatory standards. His recent article on EPAs (2024) and self-assessment studies (2023) highlight this focus.
- Team Teaching Excellence Award (2021)
Professional leadership includes roles as immediate past Chair of the Optometry Schools Council, Deputy Chair for the QAA Review of the Optometry Benchmark Statement, and membership on the GOC Expert Advisory Group (2021). He also co-chairs the Optical Confederation Education Forum and contributes to the Association of Optometrists Council as an Academic Member.
