Congratulations to Dr Cindy Jones on her Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.
Dr Cindy Jones is an experienced academic and researcher, currently serving as Associate Professor of Behavioural Sciences and Co-Head of the Bachelor of Medical Studies in the Bond Medical Program. She holds a PhD in Health and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and provides senior academic leadership in health professional education, including curriculum innovation, assessment design, and accreditation-aligned curriculum renewal. Her work also includes reciprocal international partnerships involving international clinical placement opportunities and cultural health education programs, as well as the supervision of higher degree research students and the delivery of professional development for health educators.
Dr Jones is nationally and internationally recognised for her research in social and behavioural science, with a particular focus on improving dementia care, including evidence-informed health professional education. Her research examines innovative health technologies and psychosocial interventions, with a strong emphasis on translation into education and practice. This includes the development of the Engagement of a Person with Dementia Scale and the nationally funded Sexualities & Dementia: Education for Health Professionals resource developed with Dementia Training Australia.
She is Co-Lead of the Collaborative for Research in Understanding Stigma in Healthcare (CRUSH) at Bond University, focused on reducing stigma in healthcare through research and education, and leads interdisciplinary and international research alliances. Dr Jones holds adjunct appointments at Griffith University and Kaohsiung Medical University (Taiwan), has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, secured more than $4 million in competitive research funding, and holds editorial roles across leading international journals. She has been recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Elsevier and Stanford University annually from 2021 to 2025 and regularly delivers keynote presentations at national and international conferences.
"My scholarly interests centre on advancing evidence-informed and compassionate health professional education, particularly in the areas of ageing, dementia care, and mental health stigma. My work integrates behavioural science, curriculum design, educational leadership, and applied research to enhance learning experiences and promote patient-centred care outcomes. I have a particular interest in the use of innovative and emerging technologies to support health student learning and reduce stigma within healthcare education.
I am applying for Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE to continue my commitment to educational scholarship, curriculum development, and leadership in health professions education. ANZAHPE’s emphasis on collaboration, educational quality, and scholarly practice aligns closely with my professional values, and I am keen to contribute through mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of evidence-based educational approaches."
