Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Bronze Conference Sponsor - McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill is a global pioneer in educational content, assessment, training, and innovation; and is one of the world’s largest educational companies, with products and services in more than 60 languages and over 130 countries.

At McGraw Hill, we work to expand the possibilities of content and, together with technology, help millions of educators, learners, and professionals around the world achieve success. McGraw Hill helps individuals excel in their lives, occupations, and interests by providing comprehensive, interactive learning solutions collated from the best minds in Medicine.

From foundational principles to cutting-edge research, our content covers diverse specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, paediatrics, oncology, dermatology, physiotherapy, and more. Our team of esteemed authors and editors comprises renowned experts and thought leaders in their respective fields, ensuring the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of our content.

Our new regional resource, AccessWorldMed, enhances the world-renowned, trusted AccessMedicine content by curating and localising a breadth of multimedia resources to meet unique regional needs. A case-based content approach with local real-world examples puts educators and students in control of their teaching and learning pathway, catering to their diverse local education needs.

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Silver Conference Sponsor - Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering close to 21 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leader in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 highly secure test centres as well as online testing across more than 180 countries. Our leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies.

For more information, please visit PearsonVUE.com.

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Silver Conference Sponsor - The Australian Medical Council (AMC)

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is a national standards, assessment and accreditation authority for medicine.

It is responsible for developing accreditation standards and processes across all phases of medical education. It assesses medical programs and their providers against the standards, and accredits programs that meet the standards.

The AMC assesses international medical graduates seeking registration to practise medicine in Australia. It works with regulatory authorities to develop IMG assessment pathways.

Through its partnerships, publications and workshops, the AMC promotes good medical education and practice to support doctors to meet the health care needs of the Australian community. This includes being responsive and adaptive to changing needs and novel challenges.

AMC’s areas of focus:

• medical education

• assessing the need, demand and benefit of proposed new medical specialties

• professional guidance on good medical practice in a changing world

• assessment including developing assessment material, standards setting, examination design and delivery, examiner training and calibration, resource development

• educational change management

• developing and curating assessment, education, and accreditation resources

• training for capability development in accreditation, assessment and medical education

• program accreditation including standards development and review, accreditation processes and practices, and accreditation research

• evaluation.

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Silver Conference Sponsor - The University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise on the global stage, agile and astute, known for relevance, equity and excellence.

We educate and prepare global learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills and knowledge, and capacity and drive for lifelong learning.

We undertake research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, delivers economic and social benefits, and which informs our teaching.

We operate through a partnered, end-user informed culture of teaching and research with a commitment to outstanding service, continuous improvement and sustainability.

Research at UniSA

At UniSA, our researchers are thought leaders and change makers. We have big ideas and we ask big questions. We translate our discoveries into solutions that benefit our economy and society. Our approach to research has always been strongly aligned with industry, and we engage in partnerships with business, industry and community, who help to shape the questions we ask. We have built a culture of collaboration that brings our best minds together to solve problems in a multidisciplinary environment. Through our research partnerships, we are developing future industries, creating change and making the world a better place.

Our approach to teaching and learning

We are South Australia’s biggest university and offer undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in business, education, arts, social sciences, health sciences, information technology, engineering and the environment. Programs are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry.

UniSA is committed to providing enhanced educational offerings and an outstanding student experience through drawing on emerging digital technologies to provide personalised and flexible learning opportunities for our students, locally and globally.

We continue to broaden access and opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and will support our students to enhance their leadership capabilities and build social and professional networks.

Connect with UniSA

At UniSA, we partner with industry and are actively involved with the communities in which we operate. We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement. 

UniSA’s Enterprise Hub works with organisations of all sizes to overcome challenges, innovate and add value. We create and sustain partnerships, drawing on the energy and expertise of our staff, research, and collaborators to produce mutually beneficial outcomes.

Find out more about the many ways you can engage with us at unisa.edu.au.

Meet one of our newest members, Dr Kim Johnston.

Dr Kim Johnston is a psychologist with a practice, training and research background in both the mental health and alcohol and other drug sectors. Since 2018 she has worked exclusively in education and is currently the Director of two interprofessional mental health courses offered online by the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. Her approach to education is strongly guided by social justice principles and inclusive pedagogies.

"I joined ANZAHPE as I am excited by what other health professions educators are doing especially with respect to meaningful partnership with the community. I wanted to expand my professional network, develop new collaborations, share, and learn from others doing this work."

Congratulations to Associate Professor Louisa Ng on her Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

Louisa is a Rehabilitation Physician at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She is also the Deputy Director of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Clinical School, and the Transition to Practice Subject Coordinator at University of Melbourne. She is currently leading the re-design of both the Clinical Scholar Subject, a unique offering in the final year of the MD course and Transition to Practice. She was previously the Supervisor of Intern Training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital from 2008-2022. She is an active member on committees within the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She has a strong interest in both medical education and rehabilitation medicine.

Louisa has broad interests in medical education at present, including peer mentoring, pharmacology educational interventions, remediation and interprofessional education.

"I was encouraged to do apply for Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE by the Department as a formal way of recognising my scholarship of teaching and learning and to facilitate connections to the greater community of Health Professional Educators. I am proud and thankful for this opportunity."

Meet one of our newest members, Andre Matthias Müller.

Trained in sport science and behavioral health, Andre completed his PhD at the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 2016. Following a spell in the UK, Andre is currently a senior lecturer at the Saw Swee School of Public Health in Singapore. Here, he teaches courses around health, health behaviors and what impacts these with an increasing focus on equity. Despite his strong scientific background, teaching remains his first love. Andre enjoys designing teaching and learning materials for diverse audiences and reflecting on the essence of effective teaching.

He is currently teaching about 900 pharmacy, dentistry, nursing and medical students about the importance of looking beyond the clinical. On a personal note, in spite of holding a German passport, Andre considers Singapore and Malaysia his home. You'll often find him in shorts and flip flops, savoring kopi (coffee) like a local.

Meet one of our newest members, Dr. Sisira Dharmaratne MBBS MA MD (MedED)

I am a board-certified specialist in Medical Education from Sri Lanka with international experience in teaching, research, and medical education leadership. I am committed to lifelong learning and hence currently pursuing a PhD in Medicine at Western Sydney University, Australia. My PhD focuses on the impact of place on the development of clinical reasoning skills. Hence, social accountability in medical education and equity in healthcare are central to my scholarly work.

As an educationist, I am passionate about preparing graduates for future learning by creating enabling learning environments to support student-centred, self-regulated and clinically integrated learning. My current approach to clinically integrated teaching and research in medically underserved contexts is backed by two decades of primary care and hospital-based experiences as a medical practitioner in multicultural, rural, and urban LMIC contexts.

ANZAHPE is well known to global Medical Education community through its renowned members who are global leaders in Medical Education. It is a great platform for scholarly conversations and developing networks and collaborations for academic work and educational scholarship. I look forward to contributing to and learning from the discourses at ANZAHPE forums on evidence-informed academic and research practices grounded in various Australian and international contexts. 

Meet one of our newest members, Dr Ahsan Sethi.

Dr. Ahsan Sethi, PhD in Medical Education, brings a wealth of expertise to the field of Health Professions Education (HPE). Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Founding Program Lead for Graduate Certificate and MSc in HPE at Qatar University, he is also Chair of the Health Professions Education Research group.

Dr. Sethi's academic journey spans continents, with qualifications and over 12 years of experience encompassing dentistry, education, and research from Pakistan, the UK, the USA, and Qatar. Dr. Sethi is a visiting faculty and MSc/PhD student research advisor to several institutions including the University of Dundee, Maastricht University, University of Lahore, Baqai Medical University, and RIPHAH International University. Dr Sethi is currently supervising 3 PhD students and has supervised 50 MSc students. He has over 65 publications in various national and international journals. He is a member advisory board for ITQAN Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center (Qatar) and Riphah Institute of Assessment (Pakistan). He is an associate editor of Frontiers in Medicine (Health Professions Education) and Education in Medicine Journals. He is also a scientific committee member of ATBH and ICHPE conferences.

For Dr. Sethi, being part of ANZAHPE is a testament to his commitment to professionalism and excellence in teaching and learning. He discovered the organization through his continuous pursuit of advancing HPE globally. Joining ANZAHPE was a natural choice, aligning with his passion for collaboration, professional development, and staying abreast of cutting-edge practices in the field. As a member, he looks forward to contributing to and learning from the vibrant community of educators and researchers within ANZAHPE, further enriching his practice and fostering international collaborations in HPE.

Meet one of our newest members, Professor Muhammad Shahid Shamim

Prof. Shamim is a surgeon and medical educationist. He pursued his higher education in Pakistan and the UK and received his PhD in medical education from the University of New South Wales, Australia. He has over 25 years of educational and clinical experience in diverse cultures in the Middle East, China, Kenya, Australia and the UK. He is recognised for his expertise in curriculum management, mentoring, teaching and learning strategies, and bioethics education. He has designed and conducted over 500 faculty training workshops in various parts of the world, inspiring educators to improve the quality of health professions education. He is an avid researcher with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and a training manual for healthcare providers. He is currently working as the Director of Graduate Studies and faculty of surgery at Aga Khan University, Karachi. He has been awarded the Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

“I learned about ANZHAPE through my supervisor at UNSW and joined to connect and collaborate with the community of health professions educationists to share and enhance knowledge and skills”.