Nicola Brennan

Academic profile

Dr Nicola Brennan

Associate Professor (Research) in Medical Education
Peninsula Medical School (Faculty of Health)

The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Nicola's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 10: SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

About Nicola

Dr Nicola Brennan is an internationally recognised expert in medical education and healthcare workforce research.Ìý She is Co-Director of the Centre for Applied Medical Education and Healthcare Workforce Research (CAMERa) within the Faculty of Health, at the University of Plymouth. The centre is dedicated to advancing the development and sustainability of the healthcare workforce through high-quality research with a particular focus on the training and retention of healthcare professionals. Ìý

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Dr Brennan has spear-headed the pioneering RESTORE (REalist Synthesis of Training, Outcomes and Remediation in Education) programme of research, a major interdisciplinary research initiative comprising five funded studies. This body of work focuses on optimising the delivery of professional support and remediation for healthcare professionals across specialties and career stages, generating evidence-based recommendations to enhance practice.Ìý

As Principal Investigator, she has secured over £1.9 million in research funding. Her research interests include the professional support and remediation of doctors, the migration and career progression of international medical graduates, and medical graduates’ preparedness for practice. She is highly experienced in a range of research methodologies, including systematic reviews, realist reviews, and realist evaluations.

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Contact Nicola

C506, Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 586835