Dr. Rachael Gooberman Hill

Professor

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Biography

Rachael Gooberman-Hill is a Professor of Health Anthropology at the Bristol Medical School, with a specialization in qualitative research methods applied to health research. She has led the Qualitative Research Network within the NIHR-supported Biomedical Research Centre in Bristol and is currently a member of the University's Ethics Research Committee. With a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh and an earlier MA from St. Andrews, Rachael has extensive experience in conducting interdisciplinary health research, focusing on long-term painful conditions, implementation science, and public involvement in clinical decision-making. She has been involved in numerous research grants from organizations such as the National Institute for Health Research, Wellcome Trust, and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Rachael is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has served as an external examiner for MSc Medical Anthropology at Durham University. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with awards like the British Pain Society Medal and numerous leadership roles within academic committees. Overall, her work aims to improve the quality of health research and patient involvement in the UK and internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-02-01 — Present

Bristol Medical School • Bristol, England

Leading research in health anthropology and guiding interdisciplinary teams.

Director

— Present

Elizabeth Blackwell Institute • Bristol, England

Previously directed health research initiatives focusing on patient involvement.

Awards

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British Pain Society Medal

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
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  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.