Congratulations to Shayne Chau on his ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship!

Mr Shayne Chau is a Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography at Charles Sturt University, based in Wagga Wagga. He also holds adjunct senior appointments at the University of Canberra (UA), University of Exeter (UK) and Vin University (VN). Shayne is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and the Higher Education Academy (UK), and an Associate Fellow of HERDSA. His professional background spans clinical radiography in both public and private sectors, research, governance, and higher education leadership. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and international conference presentations in radiography, oncology, neuroimaging, and education.

Shayne’s scholarly work focuses on diagnostic radiography education, patient-centred care, and emerging technologies in medical imaging. His research covers areas such as scan-associated distress in oncology, gamification in radiography education, artificial intelligence in imaging, and neuroimaging biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease. He is also actively engaged in collaborative projects that address rural health challenges, clinical placement capacity, and strategies to strengthen the radiography workforce.

"I applied for the ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship to connect with like-minded educators who are committed to advancing health professional education across disciplines. My interest lies in contributing to conversations around innovation in curriculum design, assessment, and student engagement, while also learning from the diverse expertise of colleagues across the health professions. I see the Fellowship as a platform to share my own work, broaden my collaborations, and support ANZAHPE’s role in shaping the future of health education."

Congratulations to Joanna Tai on her Fellowship with ANZAHPE!

Joanna Tai is Associate Professor at the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University. Her research in assessment focuses on inclusion and diversity, feedback literacies, developing evaluative judgement, and student experiences across the university and workplace.

Joanna initially qualified as a medical doctor, but her interest in supporting others to learn quickly overtook her desire to offer clinical care, and thus after her internship year, she commenced a PhD under the supervision of Prof Elizabeth Molloy, Prof Ben Canny, and Prof Terry Haines. She is now a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and also a member of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, and the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.

"I’ve had a long association with ANZAHPE, which started when my then-honours supervisor Liz Molloy suggested I apply for the undergraduate student prize. After my first ANZAHPE conference, I was hooked – everyone was and is so friendly and welcoming, valuing diverse opinions and supporting each other to become better health professional educators. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to benefit from the shared wisdom and support of the ANZAHPE community, and been able to get involved in a variety of ways, including serving on the Committee of Management, and as part of mentorship and professional development subcommittees. I decided to apply for Fellowship to formalise this, and to continue to contribute to our vibrant community."

Meet one of our newest members, Heba Azer.

Heba is a General Practitioner, clinician educator, and academic at University of NSW with several years of experience in health professions education teaching GP registrars and medical students. Heba is always passionate about delivering evidence-based teaching informed by educational strategies and learning theories to create engaging and meaningful experiences for future healthcare professionals.

"I have been following ANZAHPE for some time and first learned about this community through my academic network. I was drawn to ANZAHPE’s strong commitment to collaboration, research, and theory-informed practice in health professions education. Joining as a member felt like a natural step toward connecting with like-minded educators who share a passion for excellence.

I hold an Advance HE Fellowship and have completed a university learning and teaching program through UNSW. Currently, I am undertaking postgraduate studies in Clinical Education through Flinders University. These experiences have strengthened my belief that educators must continually develop their skills to support learners effectively.

Being part of ANZAHPE provides me with an opportunity to engage, share, and grow within a vibrant network dedicated to advancing health professions education. I look forward to learning from and contributing to this inspiring community."

Congratulations to Nathan Oliver on his Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

Nathan Oliver is a nurse, educator, and leader dedicated to advancing healthcare education and practice through simulation. He is the Simulation Convenor at the University of Canberra, where he leads strategic development in simulation-based learning. Nathan’s career spans both Australia and the UK, with notable roles at NHS Lothian, the Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors, and NHS Education for Scotland. He also co-founded the Graduate Certificate in Simulation-Based Clinical Education at the University of Edinburgh.

Nathan is an Executive Committee member of Association of Simulated Practice in Heathcare (ASPIH), a regular contributor to national and European simulation conferences, and an international consultant in simulation design and debriefing. He is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Melbourne, exploring expertise in debriefing.

"Returning to Australia in 2023 after nearly a decade abroad, I found myself searching for ‘my people’—those passionate healthcare education thinkers and innovators committed to making things better. At the ANZAHPE 2024 conference, I felt I’d found that community. A space where I can both contribute meaningfully and continue to learn. I’m excited to invest in and grow with the ANZAHPE community in the years ahead."

Congratulations to Averil Grieve on her Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

As a Senior Lecturer in the Communication in Health Professions Education Unit (COHPE), Averil Grieve develops and delivers communication skills curricula for health professions students on placement at Monash University. She also delivers professional development workshops for clinical educators working with culturally and linguistically diverse health professions students.

Averil has a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Cross-Cultural Communication from the University of Sydney and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Her current research focuses on the application of linguistic models (e.g. politeness theory) to understand and teach communication in the health professions, transcultural practices for teaching cohorts of culturally and linguistically diverse health professions students, and the ethics of using of reflective writing to assess reflective practice in health professions education.

"I applied for an Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE because of its central role in promoting health professions education scholarship and providing a platform where academics and educators from diverse disciplines can share their innovations, ideas and experiences in health professions education."

Meet one of our newest members, Kelly Lewer.

Kelly Lewer is a registered nurse, educator and leader in health professional education. She leads dynamic post graduate health professional education programs underpinned by educational theory and scholarly practice, with an emphasis on high impact learning experiences for the ethical and practical complexities of real-world practice. 

My scholarly interests focus on strengths based, inclusive health professional education,  and collaborative practice.

"I have rejoined as a member of ANZAHPE to contribute to furthering scholarship and collaborate with like minded educators."

Congratulations to Lichin Lim on her ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship

Lichin Lim is a pharmacist, educator and leader in health professional education, with a focus on advancing interprofessional collaboration and workforce development. She leads innovative programs grounded in strong educational theory and scholarly practice, delivering high-impact learning experiences for students, clinicians, educators and healthcare leaders. As an active member of the ANZAHPE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee,  she advocates for inclusive practices in education and healthcare.

My scholarly interests focus on interprofessional education and collaborative practice in the clinical workplace, alongside developing educator capabilities to foster inclusive and supportive learning cultures. I am motivated to apply for Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE to contribute actively to the educator community, advocate for interprofessional learning and DEI, support and engage in shared learning with fellow educators. I see the Fellowship as an opportunity to contribute to advancing scholarship, equity and innovation in health professional education.

Jena Buchan and Team applied for the ANZAHPE Grant in 2024. Learn about their project below:

Recent years have brought an increased interest and expansion of research related to compassion practices and training in healthcare. However, while growing research exists on integrating practice and training of compassion into health profession education programs, a gap remains in understanding compassion practices in educators delivering these programs. With the growing movement for these individuals to train the next generation of healthcare professionals in their own compassion practices and support them to reduce stress and burnout risk, it is essential to better support a ‘practice what you preach’ approach. However, first we must understand the current compassion landscape in health educators, to better guide future support and strategies. While the concept of ‘self-compassion’ has been an area of recent debate, the growing body of literature around this concept suggests it still worthy of further exploration. As such, our research team is working to increase understanding of self-compassion perception, practices, and lived experiences in health profession educator, alongside stress and work engagement. Through surveys and interviews, we seek to explore how a career in health professions education might impact the practice of self-compassion, including association with reported stress and work engagement, and identify what we can do to change the narrative.

If you’d like to discuss our work further, please reach out: Jena Buchan, Southern Cross University, jena.buchan@scu.edu.au

Congratulations to Roma Forbes on her ANZAHPE Fellowship.

Roma Forbes is an Associate Professor (Physiotherapy) and Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) for Student Experience and Success in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. Roma also serves as a Director and Chair of Accreditation for the Australian Physiotherapy Council.

An award-winning educator and practicing physiotherapist, she leads national initiatives and programs of research in work-integrated learning and graduate readiness for practice. This work focuses on preparing health professionals for the ethical and practical complexities of real-world practice.

Roma has been an ANZAHPE member since 2015 and is drawn to ANZAHPE’s values of community, excellence, and inclusivity, and sees Fellowship as a way to deepen her contribution, support others, and grow within a network that has shaped her own academic journey.

Meet one of our newest members, Melissa Arnold-Ujvari.

Melissa Arnold-Ujvari is currently a Director Pre-Registration Nursing  Programs within the Nursing School at the University of Adelaide and is in the final stages of completing her PhD.

"With over 30 years of experience as a renal nurse and university academic, my career has been dedicated to the advancement of health professional education. Beginning in Australia, where I developed a deep understanding of the complexities of kidney care I then transitioned into academia firstly in the UK and then Australia. I focused on resilience for nurses and First Nations health, working on curriculum development and mentoring future healthcare professionals. My aim has been to integrate practical experience with theoretical knowledge for comprehensive, culturally sensitive student education.

Being a member represents a community of passionate educators committed to excellence in health professional education. The association provides invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development to continually enhance practice. ANZAHPE’s dedication to fostering innovative and collaborative educational environments perfectly aligns with my focus on First Nations health.

I heard about ANZAHPE through a colleague who spoke of the collaborative spirit within the community. Intrigued, I looked into the association and was impressed by its commitment to supporting health professional educators."