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Zoe McElhinney is a clinical academic and educator at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of Medicine within the Department of Medical & Biological Sciences. She serves as the Dr SCOTGEM Academic Lead and Generalist Clinical Mentor, contributing to the development of future general practitioners with academic interests.
Research Interests: Her work focuses on understanding and promoting academic careers in general practice. Key areas include workforce development, occupational career pathways in primary care, portfolio careers, and the structural and personal factors influencing engagement in academic general practice. Her research employs qualitative methodologies to explore systemic and individual drivers.
Publications and Research Trends: Her recent publication analyzes qualitative data to develop a framework for supporting academic GP career development. The work emphasizes embeddedness, mentorship, and systemic support structures. This reflects a broader trend in medical education research toward understanding non-traditional academic pathways and enhancing diversity in academic medicine.
- Scientific Awards: No awards listed in available sources.
Advising and Grants: No formal students or grant funding details are mentioned in the provided text. However, her leadership in the SCOTGEM program suggests mentorship and academic guidance roles within medical education.
Labs and Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, she is actively involved in the SCOTGEM (Scotland Deanery of Generalist Education and Mentoring) initiative, contributing to a national effort in generalist medical training and academic career development.
