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Personal profile
Research
My research interests focus on selection, curricula and support through medical school, and the implications this has for workforce distribution especially to rural and underserved areas.
My role is focussed on the evaluation of the ScotGEM programme and research into related areas - generalism, rural medicine and innovative curricula.
My work is interdisciplinary and qualitative, and aims to drive alternative ways of thinking for academics, policy makers and practitioners. The goal is to help address inequalities in healthcare and education.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Perceptions, discourses and values: Exploring how key stakeholders construct, negotiate and enact widening access to medical school, University of Aberdeen
14 Jan 2015 → 30 Jun 2018
Award Date: 31 Jul 2018
Master of Arts, International Relations and German (First Class Hons), University of St Andrews
Sept 2006 → Jun 2010
Award Date: 24 Jun 2010
External positions
Honorary Lecturer, University of St Andrews
23 Jun 2022 → 31 Aug 2025
Honorary Research Fellow, University College London
Mar 2022 → Mar 2027
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Understanding The Origins Of The Scottish GP Workforce, Especially In Hard To Recruit Areas (Joint with University of Glasgow)
Alexander, K. (Investigator) & Kumwenda, B. (Investigator)
4/12/23 → 3/03/26
Project: Research
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Development and innovation in a new distributed medical programme: Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM)
Graham, F. (Lead / Corresponding author), Dowell, J., Flynn, A., Gupta, S., MacFarlane, A. D., O'Malley, A., Scully, R., Thompson, L. S. J. & Alexander, K., 14 Jul 2025, In: Frontiers in Medicine. 12, 12 p., 1586851.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Encouraging and discouraging factors for GP practices to remain engaged in a Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship
Thompson, L. & Alexander, K., 9 Oct 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Foundation Allocation for Underserved Areas
Hussain, W. (Lead / Corresponding author), Alexander, K. & Isles, C., 14 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Postgraduate Medical Journal. qgaf148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter
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Widening access for graduates: Policies, pathways and technology
Alexander, K. (Lead / Corresponding author), Smith, D., Cleaver, J. & Zhyzhyn, A., 14 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Medical Education. 60, 2, p. 88-90 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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“Bolstered, supported and more resilient to potential burnout”: GP trainee experience of Balint groups
Money, A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Tan, J.-H. & Alexander, K., 29 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health. p. 1-21 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Medical Teacher (Journal)
Alexander, K. (Peer reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) Annual Scholarly Meeting 2026 (Event)
Alexander, K. (Peer reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Widening Access Research at Dundee
Alexander, K. (Speaker)
6 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Medical Education (Journal)
Alexander, K. (Editorial board member)
Jul 2024 → Jun 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Scottish Medical Education Research Consortium (External organisation)
Alexander, K. (Member)
2024 → 2025Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee