Dr Joel Pollacco

Joel is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from Malta with a special interest in Academia and the Basic Sciences.  He is currently a visiting assistant lecturer at the Queen Mary University of London and the University of Malta.  He is currently responsible for providing the learning material for the students taking the Pre-Medical Foundation Course at the University of Cambridge by setting up pre-recorded lectures and reading material on the students' Virtual Learning Environment.  He has experience teaching using various media and in different settings.  He delivers anatomy cadaveric-based teaching sessions at the University of Malta and has also delivered lectures and tutorials both online as well as in a classroom setting.  Joel believes that a strong foundation in the Basic Sciences is essential in understanding human health and disease across all disciplines.  He strongly believes in the effectiveness of interactive teaching and strives to encourage students to engage in independent study, especially in small group tutorials.