Dr. Stuart Pattinson

Stuart Pattinson is a medical education researcher whose work centres on the transition from medical school to clinical practice. Affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, contributions focus on curriculum development, preparedness for internship, and competency formation in health professions education. Research integrates qualitative and mixed methods approaches to explore how training aligns with real-world clinical expectations.

Recent scholarship examines junior doctors’ perceived readiness for practice, drawing on Legitimation Code Theory to illuminate shifts in what counts as achievement from medical school to internship. Findings highlight the importance of adaptability, responsibility, and communication in establishing professional legitimacy. Earlier work evaluated reforms in clinical skills curricula, demonstrating enhanced student perceptions of preparedness for clerkships.

Additional research addresses clinical competence in managing complex conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus in pregnancy, underscoring training gaps among registrars and the need for strengthened interdisciplinary education. Based on the currently available publications, the profile reflects a focused yet developing research portfolio with a clear commitment to improving medical training and patient care outcomes.