With over 10 years of experience in teaching the history of medicine, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of students, from first-year medical and dental students to those engaged in advanced philosophical inquiry. My teaching journey includes five years as a module leader for the History of Medicine at the University of Tartu, a mandatory course for first-year medical and dental students, as well as roles as a seminar tutor and lecturer in various interdisciplinary courses at the Universities of Leeds and Strathclyde.

Seminar tutor and lecturer - V1213: Disease and Society: An Introduction to the History of Medicine (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow) 2023-2024

In Spring 2024, I served as a seminar tutor and lecturer for Disease and Society: An Introduction to the History of Medicine (V1213) at the University of Strathclyde. This course examined the relationship between disease and societal change, highlighting how historical patterns of health and illness have influenced public health practices and policies. My teaching focused on critical analysis and historical perspective, guiding students to understand the social impact of medical practices across time.

Seminar tutor and lecturer - Ethics of Life and Death (University of Leeds) 2020-2021

Teaching this second-year philosophy module allowed me to explore ethical concepts related to life and death decisions, with a focus on the debates surrounding euthanasia and abortion. Alongside leading seminars, I delivered two lectures on these complex topics, encouraging students to critically evaluate different perspectives. This experience deepened my engagement with applied ethics and introduced students to the rigorous analysis of philosophical arguments in healthcare contexts.

Seminar tutor - History of Modern Medicine (University of Leeds) 2018/2019 and 2020/2021

In the History of Modern Medicine module, I guided students through the transformations in medical practices and innovations from the 19th century to the present. During 2018/2019, I incorporated hands-on learning by using artifacts from the Leeds Museum of Science, allowing students to engage directly with historical medical instruments and materials. The 2020/2021 academic year presented new challenges with the shift to fully online learning due to COVID-19. Adapting the course for virtual engagement, I introduced digital resources and discussion methods that maintained student interaction and participation despite the remote format.

Seminar tutor - Introduction to the History of Science (University of Leeds) 2019/2020

This discovery module allowed me to introduce students from various academic backgrounds to foundational themes in the history of science. Most students had little experience in history, so I designed seminars to be accessible yet thought-provoking, encouraging them to analyse historical sources and reflect on the societal impacts of scientific advancements. This interdisciplinary approach helped students develop critical thinking skills and appreciate the broader context of their respective fields.

Module leader - History of Medicine (University of Tartu, Estonia) 2013/2014 - 2017/2018.

As a module leader for History of Medicine, I developed and led a comprehensive curriculum for first-year medical (ARTH.02.076) and dental (ARTH.02.056) students, introducing them to medical thought and practice evolution from Ancient Egypt to the late 20th century. The module spanned twelve weeks for medical students, each consisting of a 90-minute lecture and seminar, allowing for an in-depth exploration of key historical milestones in medicine. Dental students followed a compressed five-week version tailored to address topics most relevant to their field. My teaching approach aimed to connect historical content with the practical needs of future healthcare professionals, emphasising how history informs modern medical ethics, decision-making, and patient care.