Reader in Medical Education and Clinical Skills
Dr. Robert Nagaj is an accomplished medical educator and academic leader with nearly two decades of experience in undergraduate medical education, curriculum development, assessment, and educational policy.
As Associate Dean Education, Robert has responsibility for overseeing all aspects of education in the School in alignment with the University Strategy and relevant school strategic plan. As Head of the Centre for Clinical Education at City St George’s, University of London, he provides strategic oversight across multiple academic domains and undergraduate healthcare programmes. His leadership ensures the integration of these disciplines into a cohesive healthcare education framework that prepares students for the evolving demands of clinical practice.
A first-generation university graduate, Robert qualified as a physician before pursuing legal training, earning a prestigious scholarship at the Inner Temple and being called to the Bar in 2011. His interdisciplinary expertise in both medicine and law informs his approach to curriculum governance, professional standards, and regulatory compliance.
Since joining St George’s in 2006, Robert has made significant contributions to medical education, particularly in clinical skills teaching, problem-based learning, assessment, and staff development. As MBBS Deputy Course Director, he had overarching responsibility for the delivery, coordination, and quality assurance of the MBBS programme. His impact extends to postgraduate education, where he supervises trainees and supports faculty development. In his previous role as Head of Clinical Skills, he developed the skills curriculum for the Graduate Entry Medicine course, created innovative learning resources, and played a key role in shaping assessment tools for medical undergraduates.
Robert is an established leader in curriculum consultancy and new medical school development. Since 2017, he has served as the SGUL-Ulster Curriculum Consultant, providing expert support in the implementation of the MBBS4 curriculum at Ulster University as they establish a new medical school. He also serves as an Academic Lead and Curriculum Consultant for the development of the University of Hertfordshire Medical School, contributing his expertise to programme design, accreditation processes, and regulatory engagement with the General Medical Council (GMC). He continues to lead the development of new medical education programmes, working closely with regulatory bodies such as the GMC and the Medical Schools Council.
His expertise also includes student professionalism, fitness to practice, and institutional information governance, where he ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks and professional standards.
In recognition of his contributions to medical education, he has been awarded a Merit Award from St George’s, a nomination for ‘Most Inspiring Non-Clinical Teacher,’ and the prestigious Education Excellence Award for his dedication to enhancing student learning and driving curriculum innovation. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Robert has acted as an external examiner at King’s College London and Imperial College London. Through his leadership, he continues to advance medical education by fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and student-centred learning at City, St George’s and beyond.