Prof Susan Rhind (OBE, BVMS, PhD, PFHEA, FRCPath, MRCVS)

Chair of Veterinary Education

Biography

Background

Susan Rhind is Chair of Veterinary Medical Education  at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. She graduated from Glasgow University Veterinary School and following 3 years in general veterinary practice, studied for a PhD in immunology at the University of Edinburgh. She subsequently specialised as a pathologist becoming a Member then Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists. Since then she has developed a major interest in all aspects of veterinary education; current areas of research include assessment and feedback, e-learning, the use of models to support veterinary education and student well-being/ support. She has published widely in pathology and in veterinary education and regularly speaks at national and international conferences.  She is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, The University of Glasgow Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Edinburgh Characterisation of CD1 Genes and Proteins

Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, PFHEA Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, FRCPath

Area of Expertise

Research expertiseVeterinary Education, Assessment and Feedback, Veterinary Pathology

Responsibilities & affiliations

Divisional head -  Veterinary Medical Education Division, member of School Executive Team (SET).

Undergraduate teaching

BVM&S Curriculum:

Animal Body 1 (5 year and graduate entry programmes)

Professional and clinical skills - transitions

Veterinary Pathology

Student Research Component (SRC)

Open to PhD supervision enquiries?

Yes

Research summary

Veterinary medical education; specifically assessment and feedback, student support and wellbeing, e-learning and curriculum development.

Current research interests

Assessment and feedback E-learning and the 'flipped classroom' Curriculum design and the student experience

Knowledge exchange

VetSet2Go International employability project: UK lead [https://www.vetset2go.edu.au/]

RCVS/ BSAVA Professional Dveelopment Phase Project with Nottigham Vet School

National Veterinary Employer Survey project with Vet Schools Council Education Committee [http://www.vetschoolscouncil.ac.uk/]

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