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."