DrMarie Morris

Dr. Marie Morris is a visionary educator and global thought leader in healthcare education. With a proven record of innovation, award-winning teaching, and international leadership, she is uniquely positioned to advance transformative programs that prepare healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in an evolving clinical landscape.

Dr. Marie Morris is an internationally recognized healthcare education leader with over 35 years of experience spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, and educational innovation. A former critical care nurse in the UK for two decades, she has since become a driving force in transforming healthcare training through evidence-based, student-centered approaches. At Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine, Dr. Morris earned a PhD in Surgical Education, an MSc in Clinical Medicine (specializing in communication skills teaching and assessment), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education. Her academic journey reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing healthcare education through rigorous scholarship and practical innovation.

Educational Philosophy & Impact
Dr. Morris is passionate about shaping learners into confident, compassionate practitioners. Her philosophy of collaborative intentionality fosters interdisciplinary learning—empowering students to learn with, from, and about other healthcare disciplines to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
She has pioneered simulation-driven learning models that set new benchmarks in surgical and interprofessional education, most notably as designer and program lead of the RCSI Masters in Surgical Science and Practice.

Recognition & Awards
Her leadership and innovation have been honored with multiple prestigious awards, including:

Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence – Trinity College Dublin
National Teaching Hero Award – Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
Dean’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and Assessment – Trinity College Dublin (three consecutive years)
Education Innovation Award & Student Champion Award – RCSI Dublin

Research & Scholarship
Dr. Morris has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and delivered numerous national and international conference presentations, particularly in assessment and communication skills. Her work continues to influence best practices in healthcare education globally.

Leadership Roles
National Representative – EACH (European Association of Communication Skills in Healthcare)
Head of Assessment – Fellowship of the European Board of General Surgery Examinations (EBSQ UEMS FEBS)

Core Expertise
Communication skills training & assessment
Faculty development & professional coaching
Interprofessional simulation-based education
Curriculum design and educational leadership.

Assessment design, reliability, validity and transferability.