ANZAHPE is excited to announce Pearson VUE as a Silver Sponsor for the 2025 ANZAHPE Conference.

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 centers 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.

ANZAHPE is excited to announce that The Australian Medical Council (AMC) has come onboard as a 2025 ANZAHPE Conference Gold Sponsor.

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.

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is sponsoring a culturally safe space at the 2025 Conference. Please look out for it in the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre.

ANZAHPE is excited to announce that the University of Western Australia has come onboard as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 ANZAHPE Conference in Perth.

Transforming Healthcare Through Education: The Health Professions Education Program at UWA

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has long been at the forefront of advancing health education, equipping professionals with the expertise to lead and innovate in clinical and academic settings. Through its Health Professions Education programs, UWA fosters a dynamic learning environment where healthcare professionals develop essential skills in teaching, leadership, research, and curriculum design—ultimately shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

A Comprehensive Approach to Health Education

Since its inception in 2007, UWA’s articulated Health Professions Education postgraduate courses—including a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master’s programs by coursework or research—have been instrumental in preparing professionals to mentor, educate, and lead in diverse healthcare settings. These programs are grounded in educational theory, instructional design, and interprofessional collaboration, ensuring graduates are equipped to enhance both clinical education and patient care.

UWA’s commitment to accessibility has driven key innovations:

• Since 2015, all courses are available 100% online for health professionals across Australia, with options for face-to-face learning on campus.

• Since August 2024, international students can access the program entirely online.

• Short certification courses (2–3 days) provide targeted training for local and global professionals.

With flexible study options, UWA’s multi-award-winning Health Professions Education program offers:

• Full-time and part-time study, available face-to-face, blended, or fully online.

• Research-focused pathways (Master by coursework and research, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy) that drive innovation in health education.

Elevating Clinical Practice and Patient Care

A strong foundation in health professions education is critical in modern healthcare. UWA’s programs enable professionals to critically assess, implement, and innovate educational interventions, addressing key challenges such as workforce shortages and the evolving healthcare landscape. Graduates leave with enhanced problem-solving skills, research-driven approaches, and a commitment to lifelong learning, which directly improves patient care and healthcare systems.

As a 2019 Master’s graduate from midwifery expressed, “Everyone working in health will supervise students at some point. UWA’s HPE courses are incredibly valuable and should be essential for all healthcare professionals.”

Another recent Master’s graduate from medicine further emphasized the profound impact of the program, stating, "One of the key strengths of the Master of Health Professions Education course relates to the varied educational and occupational backgrounds of the staff and students undertaking the course. I have found it invaluable to learn from the experiences of others, their perceived mistakes, the settings in which they have occurred, and the overall outcomes achieved."

A World-Class Faculty and Research-Driven Curriculum

UWA’s Health Professions Education discipline significantly contributes to health professionals’ expertise, equipping them with specialized skills in teaching, leadership, and evidence-based practice. Every unit is designed around scholarly literature on teaching and learning, ensuring content, assessment, and instructional methods are informed by research.

Students in the Master’s programs even contribute to scholarly literature, collaborating with faculty members who are research-active educators and recognized experts in the field. This interdisciplinary team enhances graduates’ educator identity, leadership skills, and ability to shape healthcare education globally.

To explore the transformative impact of UWA’s Health Professions Education courses, visit uwa.edu.au/study/HPE or contact Professor Sandra.Carr@uwa.edu.au

ANZAHPE is excited to announce Turnitin as a Gold Sponsor of the 2025 ANZAHPE Conference in Perth.

ExamSoft by Turnitin is excited to be at ANZAHPE 2025. Visit us at Booth 24-25 to learn how ExamSoft enhances assessment with secure, data-driven insights as healthcare educators face new challenges and opportunities in assessment. Also, join us for breakfast on July 2 at 7:30 am to explore how exam insights support alignment with program outcomes, AMC accreditation, and improved student learning. See you there!

ANZAHPE is excited to have the University of Melbourne onboard as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 ANZAHPE Conference.

The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is honoured to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2025 The Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) ‘Embracing the Future’ Conference.

This year, academics, clinicians and researchers from the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, the Department of Medical Education (DME), and Collaborative Practice Centre (CPC), are thrilled to be representing the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences and #UniMelb, during the four-day conference, which promises a packed program of speakers and workshops.

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne is proud to be part of a thriving, innovative ecosystem of health services, research institutes, commercial organisations and community groups. With a 150-year history of delivering outstanding educational experiences to our students, today we bring together the largest aggregation of health and medical researchers in Australia to undertake research that makes a global impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Since its inception in July 2009, the Melbourne School of Health Sciences has embraced an inter-professional learning community at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, clinical research, professional practice, workforce training and knowledge exchange. Our highly skilled team and outstanding students contribute to local, national, and global efforts to improve health and wellbeing.

Established in 2015 the Department of Medical Education is responsible for the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and a range of professional development postgraduate and non-award programs.

The newly established Collaborative Practice Centre, is a catalyst for collaborative practice in the health care system, equipping current and future teams to work together toward patient-centred care and improved health outcomes through education, practice, and research.

Join us at booth 26+27 to learn more about the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, the Department of Medical Education and Collaborative Practice Centre (CPC), our programs, and opportunities for continuing professional development at #UniMelb.

ANZAHPE is excited that AMH has once again come onboard as Conference Sponsor for 2025!

Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH): Supporting Evidence-Based Learning in a Digital Health World

The Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) is a trusted and independent source of evidence-based medicine information, widely used by healthcare professionals across Australia. Our mission is to promote the quality use of medicines (QUM) by equipping prescribers, dispensers and administers of medication with reliable, up-to-date, and practical information to support safe and effective medication practices. 

Since its inception, AMH has been committed to developing resources that are not only clinically relevant but also accessible and easy to navigate. To maintain our independence, we accept no advertising, sponsorship, or other forms of support from the pharmaceutical industry. This has positioned AMH as a trusted tool for both practising professionals and students learning the principles of safe prescribing and therapeutic decision-making. 

In academic settings, AMH serves as an essential educational resource, helping students across medicine, pharmacy, and nursing disciplines develop a strong foundation in therapeutics. 

As the healthcare environment becomes increasingly digital, AMH is actively evolving to meet the needs of today’s learners and educators. Our digital transformation is focused on enhancing accessibility and interoperability with healthcare systems. These efforts aim to ensure that our resources continue to support safe learning in a dynamic digital landscape. 

We’re excited to connect with ANZAHPE members at the upcoming conference. Visit us at booths 20/21 to explore our latest offerings and see how AMH can support your teaching and curriculum goals.

We also invite you to attend our breakfast session - Supporting evidence-based learning in a digital health world on Wednesday 2 July, from 7:30am to 8:30 am. The session will focus on the challenges of guiding healthcare students toward reliable medical information in an increasingly digital environment. This session will highlight how AMH’s trusted resources support safe, evidence-based learning, and provide an update on our ongoing digital transformation. We’ll also open the floor for discussion, inviting ANZAHPE members to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas. This session aims to foster collaboration and explore how we can work together to prepare students for the changing landscape of healthcare education.

Meet one of our newest members, Michael Gabbett.

Michael is a clinical geneticist and Foundation Academic in Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) new School of Medicine. For over 25 years, Michael has been a well-regarded health-care educator, having taught clinical medicine, general paediatrics and clinical genetics to junior doctors, general practitioners, genetic counsellors, and nurses. Michael was the inaugural co-ordinator for QUT’s postgraduate degrees in diagnostic genomics and was instrumental in the redesign and delivery of Griffith University’s Master of Genetic Counselling. He is an active committee member, having served on the Advanced Training Committee in Clinical Genetics for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for over ten years and on RACP's Curriculum Advisory Group for eight. Michael continues to be an active clinician, running his own private practice, delivering medical genetics services to South East Queensland.

Michael is currently undertaking studies, which examine the embedment of professional qualities into QUT’s medical school curriculum. He looks forward to exchanging experiences and ideas in education of health professionals with other members of the Association.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Koshila Kumar, PhD, SFHEA, FANZAHPE on her revalidation of Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

Koshila is the Director of the Charles Sturt University Teaching Academy & Adjunct Associate Professor with Flinders University

"I was originally awarded ANZAHPE Fellowship in 2019 and successfully applied for revalidation in 2025. Applying for ANZAHPE Fellowship (and revalidation) was an opportunity to reflect on and articulate my contribution and impact. Being a Fellow of ANZAHPE signals that I am committed to building capacity in the health professions education community through the support and mentorship of others, engaging in the scholarship of learning and teaching in the health professions, and contributing to ANZAHPE activities. Applying for fellowship has also helped me become a more effective guide for others on their own fellowship journey."

Congratulations to our newest Associate Fellow, Anthea Cochrane!

Anthea is the Course Coordinator and Clinical Placements Coordinator for the Doctor of Optometry program at The University of Melbourne. In recent years she has taken up Faculty roles which include the Chair of the Faculty Student Placement Advisory Group and more recently as the Academic Director for the Melbourne Academy of Clinical Educators (see https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/ace). Anthea understands and works toward improving clinical placement experiences for students and training and professional development opportunities for supervisors in clinical environments.

I applied for Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE because I highly value the role of and work done by ANZAHPE in health professional education. I have attended the ANZAHPE conference over the last 5 years and now promote it as a premier offering for Education focussed academics at The University of Melbourne in my Faculty. I love attending the ANZAHPE conference especially the interprofessional nature an inclusiveness.

My Educational Scholarship interests are in collaborative practice and improving clinical placements for students and educators. In addition, I teach professionalism and professional practice in the Doctor of Optometry program and I am working to create a framework for teaching professionalism for optometry student across Australia and New Zealand with my colleague Jane Duffy from Deakin University (thanks to a grant received from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand).

I look forward to seeing everyone in Perth in July!

Meet one of our newest members, Judy Sheahan.

Judy was an Advanced Care Paramedic and Emergency Care Practitioner working in critical care and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) retrieval in South Africa for almost 10 years. Now with almost 12 years’ experience in HPE across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, she has been teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate Emergency Medical Care and Paramedicine. She currently teaches postgraduate Critical Care Paramedicine at Edith Cowan University in Perth, WA. Since moving to Australia nearly two years ago, she has been keen to expand her HPE network and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Joining ANZAHPE provides a valuable platform to connect with like-minded educators who are passionate about advancing healthcare education. Judy appreciates the opportunity to both learn from and contribute to a community dedicated to innovation and excellence in HPE. She first heard about ANZAHPE through colleagues and was drawn to its strong sense of community and commitment to educational scholarship. Currently undertaking a PhD focused on the transition from clinician to academic and the transformation of professional identity, she looks forward to engaging with fellow members, exchanging ideas, and growing both professionally and personally within this diverse HPE community.