Shelley Fielden

Profile

I am responsible for the development, co-ordination, and delivery of teaching on topics such as academic study skills, digital skills and reflective practice. I have worked in LIME since 2003. Prior to my current role, I was involved in teaching communication skills, patient involvement and interprofessional education. In addition to my teaching commitments I Tutor on the PG Certificate in Clinical Education and provide research supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking qualitative research in areas relating to health professional education.

Responsibilities

• Module Lead, Gateway to Medicine
• Tutor & Supervisor, Clinical Education

Research interests

I am currently undertaking doctoral research which explores the experiences of UK doctors from working class backgrounds as they progress through their careers. Outside my primary research interests in class and social mobility, I am also interested in research on transitions, widening participation and workplace learning.

Qualifications

• BA (Hons)
• MA

Student education

I am a member of the programme leadership team for the School’s access route into the MBChB, Gateway to Medicine and supervise research students at undergraduate and postgraduate level on topics related to patient involvement and workplace learning. In 2011 I was awarded a University of Leeds Student Education Development Fellowship in recognition of my work in student education.

Research groups and institutes

• Leeds Institute of Medical Education
• Educating doctors to provide safer care