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Who we are...

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Meet The Team

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My MEDIC LDU Director & Advisor

Dr. Liz Forty

"I am a chartered psychologist and have worked in mental health research for many years, and medical education for over ten years. I am passionate about My MEDIC LDU and the work we do supporting students in their learning journeys. I live in Cardiff with my husband, two children and Jack Russell. I enjoy trail running and karate in my spare time."

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My MEDIC LDU Deputy Director & Advisor

Dr. Ceri Evans

"I'm a consultant psychiatrist and was year 3 director from 2019 to 2023. Rwy’n dod o Gaerdydd a rwy’n siaradwr Cymraeg. Supporting students and helping them develop and grow is what I most enjoy. When I'm not at work my focus is being a good husband and a dad to 3 kids and an anxious Irish Setter. Going to live music and running is how I relax (I'm also secretly into improv theatre too)."

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My MEDIC LDU Deputy Director

Dr Thomas Kitchen

"Hello! Thanks for reading. Alongside my role in My MEDIC I Co-direct Canopi which provides me with insight into the challenges that exist across post-graduate careers in medicine. I’m passionate about learning how we work best as individuals, as part of a team and in the systems around us. I am a dad, a husband, a colleague, a runner, and I’m a doctor."

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Team Leader & Disability Contact

Peter Hunt

"I manage the PSS Team and look after the general operational side of My MEDIC. I am also responsible for ensuring that any Reasonable Adjustments that have been recommended by the Student Disability Service are implemented."

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Admin Assistant

Rhiannon Beaven

"I am an Admin Assistant in My MEDIC. I will be one of the first people who will contact you and schedule your meetings."

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Admin Assistant

Naomi Martell

"I work within the administrative team, and I am a fluent Welsh speaker. We are able to offer a bilingual service to all our students."

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Language Specialist & My MEDIC LDU Advisor

Ian Cooper

"I have worked in My MEDIC for many years now and so have extensive experience of supporting students in the Medical School. I am also able to offer specialised language and communication skills support for students."

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My MEDIC LDU Advisor

Dr Emma Scott-Coombes

"I am a My MEDIC Advisor with a background in General Practice and Sexual Health."

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My MEDIC LDU Advisor

Ella Dewhurst

"I am an advisor with recent(ish) experience of university life and an interest in the benefits of mindfulness and arts. In my spare time I enjoy seeing friends, exploring as many vintage shops as possible and going to the gym."

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Admin Assistant

Maria Stokes

"I am an admin assistant for the My Medic team. I joined in January 2025."

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My MEDIC LDU Advisor

Dr Majd Al Shamaa

"I do some work within My MEDIC supporting students. My my main role is a Consultant Anesthetist at Cwm Taf University Health Board."

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Occupational Psychologist

Paula Palmer

"As a chartered Occupational Psychologist I support medical students through personalised insights and practical study strategies. I also have an interest in habits and choices , and how they influence behaviour."

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Contact Us Today

Feel free to get in touch with us on MyMedicLDU@Cardiff.ac.uk or via our contact page.
We'd love to hear from you, whether a student or a fellow supporter of medical student education. If you are Cardiff Uni Student and want to refer to us, go here instead.

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