Director of Studies in General Practice, Director of GP Education Group (GPEG)

Dr Darnton is an academic GP specialising in medical education. After MRCGP he undertook further academic training at the universities of Leeds and Sheffield as well as teaching for these medical schools. He was the Yorkshire Deanery lead for the RCGP curriculum and worked for the East of England GP School as their consultation skills lead. Dr Darnton has also worked as an Associate Dean for Health Education England.

Dr Darnton undertakes research and evaluation related to medical education using quantitative and qualitative methods. His field of interest includes teaching and learning medicine in primary care, the consultation and remote consulting, development of adult learning skills in medical education, problem based learning, medical workforce planning and the commissioning, funding & quality assurance of medical education.