Dr Elizabeth Field
Phase 2 Lead MBChB Medicine
Lead for Reproductive and Sexual Health, Lead for Child and Family Health
- Faculty:
- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care
- School:
- School of Medicine
- Location:
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Chelmsford
Liz is a GP and medical educator leading Phase 2 of the undergraduate medical degree at ARU. She is committed to creating supportive, inclusive learning environments where students develop confidence, clinical competence and professional identity, ensuring they are well‑prepared for the realities of modern healthcare practice.
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- Background
Liz's career spans clinical practice, medical education and academic research, beginning with a BSc then PhD at the University of Cambridge followed by medical training at King’s College London. She has a strong interest in women’s health holding FSRH and DRCOG. Liz is a qualified GP and GP Educator holding a PGCertMed Ed.
At ARU, Liz leads Phase 2 of the undergraduate medical degree, with a focus on high‑quality teaching, assessment and student support. Interests include curriculum design, clinical skills development and strengthening student confidence during the transition into clinical environments. Liz is also part of our Health and Care Research Centre.
Liz has published and presented in both clinical and educational fields.
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Research interests
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- Clinical education design, assessment and evaluation, with a focus on enhancing student preparedness for clinical placements (use of AI assessments)
- Women’s health in primary care, including contraception, menopause care and postnatal health
- Quality improvement and patient safety in general practice, with emphasis on audit‑driven service development
- Incorporation of Inclusion Health in equity focussed clinical placements
- Early communication skills in medical education
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Teaching
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Qualifications
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- PhD in Biology, University of Cambridge (Downing College)
- MBBS (Graduate/Professional Entry Medicine), King’s College London
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences – Biochemistry (First Class), University of Leicester
- PGCert in Medical Education, University of Essex
- MRCGP , Royal College of General Practitioners
- DFSRH (Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare), FSRH
- DRCOG (Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists), RCOG
- FSRH LoC Intrauterine Techniques and Implant Insertion, FSRH
- FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer in LoC IUT/SDI, FSRH
- British Menopause Society Diploma, BMS
- GP Trainer and Educational Supervisor, Health Education England