Spark curiosity,
Inspire minds…

DR GHAZALA AZIZ

Spark curiosity,
Inspire minds…

DR GHAZALA AZIZ

About.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL | EDUCATOR | POET | ARTIST

I am a medical professional (MBBS) with a passion for teaching and learning. Over the years, I have built a career in higher education, specializing in Gross Anatomy, where I combine scientific rigor with a creative and student-centered approach. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), I am committed to advancing teaching excellence, curriculum design, and mentorship. My academic journey has given me extensive experience in supporting students from diverse backgrounds, helping them not only understand anatomy but also appreciate its relevance to clinical practice and the human experience.

Academic & Professional Focus

Teaching human anatomy in medical and allied health programs
Designing and delivering engaging anatomy curricula
Supporting student learning through mentorship and innovative teaching methods
Advocating for creativity in medical education

Beyond Medicine

Beyond Medicine Alongside my academic and clinical background, I am also a poet and visual artist. My creative work often explores themes of the human body, identity, and the intersections of science and art. I believe that medicine and creativity are deeply connected—each offering new ways to understand and express what it means to be human. Explore my teaching, academic work, and creative projects throughout this site.

Work.

Overview

Over the past two years at KMMS, I have contributed to student learning through innovative teaching and resource development. I was awarded the Collaborative Excellence in Learning and Teaching Award (Jan 2025) and achieved FHEA status (Mar 2025). I designed and delivered an SSC module, “Mindfulness through Art & Medicine,” and created anatomy resources including a Thiel image bank and brain and pelvic prosections. My creative approach incorporates medical poetry and anatomy riddles, featured in newsletters and practical sessions.

Teaching

Throughout my career, I have imparted my knowledge to students in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and allied health sciences. My teaching experience spans various settings, encompassing dissection and prosections in both small and large groups.

Future Focus

My goal is to continue blending medical education with creativity, fostering a deeper appreciation of anatomy and human experience.

Experience.

Academic & Professional Experience

Work & Teaching Experience
  • Anatomy Teaching Fellow – University of Kent (2023–Present)
  • Medical / Human Anatomy Teaching Associate – University of Bristol (2021–2022)
  • Deanery Doctor (FY2) – UHBW NHS Trust (2020–2021)
  • Mock Examiner – Plab Academy, London (2019)
  • Demonstrator in Anatomy – Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College (2012–2017)
  • Demonstrator in Anatomy – Mohi-ud-Din Islamic Medical College (2011)
  • Rotations: General medicine, General Surgery – Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) FY2- 2010
Awards & Recognitions
  • Collaborative Excellence in Learning and Teaching Award – CCCU (2025)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) – 2025
Certifications & Training
  • Biomedical Visualisation (University of Glasgow, 2022)
  • Coding Certificate (Bath College, 2024)
  • Understanding Autism CL2 (Bath College, 2023)
  • ALS / ILS / PLS / BLS certifications (2020–2021)
  • Leadership & Management for Health Professionals (2020)
  • Train the Trainer (HEE, 2020)
Conferences & Workshops (Selected)
  • Anatomy Unbound – ECA Hybrid Conference (2025)
  • Kent & Medway Research Innovation Conference (2025)
  • Anatomy Matters CPD Day – King’s College London (2024)
  • GIANT Health Event – London (2019)
  • Facilitator: Neurology & Limbs Workshop (2022), Bowel Obstruction Seminar (2022)

Creative.

Creative & Interdisciplinary Work

Creative Teaching & Innovation
  • Designed SSC module: Mindfulness through Art & Medicine (Kent, 2024)
  • Developed anatomy resources: Thiel cadaver image bank, brain & pelvic prosections.
  • Integrated medical poetry, anatomy riddles, and art into teaching and newsletters.
  • Currently developing e-learning resources for accessibility and creative engagement.
Poetry & Arts
  • Write poetry exploring themes of the body, identity, and the intersection of science and art.
  • Work in visual art & crafts that draw on anatomy, medicine, and human experience.
  • Advocate for creativity in medical education by blending scientific learning with artistic expression.

Contact.

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