Congratulations to Kelby Smith-Han on his Fellowship with ANZAHPE!

Kelby Smith-Han is a Senior Lecturer in Health Professions Education at the University of Western Australia. At UWA, he teaches in the Humanities in Health and Medicine major and across postgraduate certificate, diploma and master’s courses in health professions education. He also supervises research students from honours to PhD that include both health professional education and health humanities research.

Kelby’s scholarly interests span student learning and development, student experience, academic staff development and the health and wellbeing of health professional students and the learning environments that shape their experiences. His interest in health humanities reflects a commitment to examining the human experience of illness, care and professional practice and is particularly interested in what the health humanities can contribute to education and practice.

Kelby has been part of the ANZAHPE community since 2005 when he attended and presented at the “Mind the Gaps” conference in Auckland, New Zealand. He applied for Fellowship because he values the generous relationships he has developed through ANZAHPE and wants to continue building them. He also sees Fellowship as an opportunity to give back to the organisation and to the people whose support has shaped his career, particularly by encouraging and supporting other health professions educators. For Kelby, ANZAHPE’s welcoming and collegial culture is one of its greatest strengths.

Congratulations to Jun-Ting Yeung on his Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

JT Yeung is a Junior Doctor in Perth, an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Western Australia, and Co-Founder of 1PM - First Principles of Medicine.

He is passionate about medical education and science communication, with experience across text, video, and podcast formats. Together with the team at 1PM, he delivers clinical education teaching for medical students on a monthly basis, covering clinical skills, OSCE preparation, developing near-peer teaching methodology, and supervises students undertaking medical education projects.

JT first engaged with ANZAHPE as a first year doctor in 2024, presenting in Adelaide alongside the two 1PM Co-Founders. He has since engaged with the ANZHAPE conference every year, sharing the team's evolving journey and experience with near-peer teaching in postgraduate medicine programs.

“I applied for Associate Fellowship because of ANZAHPE's network and how its community of mentors have shaped my growth as a medical educator. I want to contribute back to the growing scholarship in this area and to the professional development opportunities that ANZAHPE offers.”

Meet one of our newest members, Vimratta Mori.

I am an Associate Lecturer at Griffith University, where I teach across Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, and Integrative Medical Sciences, supporting students through lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and assessments. Alongside teaching, I am completing my PhD, exploring how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance data can be translated into actionable information to support antimicrobial stewardship in the community.

My journey into health professional education grew from my career as a medical scientist. Having worked in microbiology and multidisciplinary laboratory settings in both overseas and Australian healthcare environments, I have seen how scientific knowledge connects with clinical practice and, ultimately, patient care. Moving into academia has given me the opportunity to bring these experiences into the classroom and help students understand not only the science behind healthcare, but also how that knowledge is applied in real-world settings.

I particularly enjoy helping students connect theory with practice, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and gain confidence as they prepare for their future professional roles. My PhD journey has also strengthened my interest in translating research and evidence into meaningful improvements in healthcare practice.

I first came across ANZAHPE through LinkedIn and joined because I wanted to connect with a broader community of health professional educators and learn from colleagues across different disciplines. I see ANZAHPE as an opportunity to continue developing as an educator, exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and learn from the diverse experiences of others working in health professional education.

Being part of ANZAHPE is an exciting step in my journey as I continue to grow from a health professional and researcher into an educator and academic.

Congratulations to Jye Gard on his Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

Jye Gard is a Paediatrician and the Melbourne Paediatric Discipline Lead at the University of Notre Dame Australia, where he works to bridge gaps between clinical practice, teaching and research. Jye first engaged with ANZAHPE as a trainee doctor in 2016, presenting at the Association's conference in Hobart and has since worked in simulation and clinical education across universities, hospitals and doctor training programs.

Jye's scholarly interests centre on optimising workplace-based learning in health professional education, developing novel education tools and dynamic learning environments, and advancing simulation-based interprofessional education. His publications in Medical Teacher, Advances in Simulation, the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health and BMJ Leader journals examined how simulation-based learning translates across different craft groups, the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on junior doctor training and reflective practice frameworks for clinician development. He supervises nurses, doctors and medical students on their own education and clinical research projects, and leads curriculum design, assessment and educational governance across undergraduate and postgraduate doctor training programs.

"I've been part of the ANZAHPE community since presenting on junior doctor learning models as a trainee paediatrician back in 2016, and education has been the primary focus of my career alongside my clinical work. I applied to give back by mentoring the next generation of health professional educators the way so many people have generously taught and mentored me, and to keep contributing to curriculum design, assessment and educational governance as ANZAHPE's community continues to grow."

Congratulations to Ness Vaughan on their Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE!

Dr Ness Vaughan (they/them) is a Senior Lecturer with the UWA Medical School, whose work focuses on health equity, diversity and inclusion, and socially accountable medical education. As a neurodivergent, trans non-binary person, Ness’ lived experience informs their approach to educational innovation and organisational change, amplifying the voices of people with marginalised and often intersecting identities who experience increased barriers to safe, inclusive healthcare and education. Ness is co-chair of the UWA LGBTIQA+ Advisory Group, the UWA representative for Higher Education Australia Pride Practitioners WA, a board member of Pride WA, and an active living-experience advocate.

I’ve always had an interest in how we can best support our students become the health professionals their community needs. Through the Associate Fellowship program, I’m excited to work with our ANZAHPE colleagues and community members to create opportunities to co-produce new curriculum, improve student selection, and support safer education and healthcare spaces. 

Meet one of our newest members, Rachelle Bonus.

I am a Nurse Educator working for the Training and Education team at Patient Transport Services in New South Wales, Australia. I am currently completing my Master of Health Professional Education, and it was during my studies that I first came across ANZAHPE.

In my role, I work with patient transport officers from diverse backgrounds, as well as nursing staff who provide care on the road. Given the nature of our service, which spans multiple Local Health Districts and regions from Milton Ulladulla in the south to Tweed Heads in the north, there are many opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of healthcare professionals and disciplines.

My passion in nursing has always had a strong educational focus. Over the years, this passion has expanded beyond nursing education into supporting multidisciplinary learning and professional development. I enjoy helping staff build confidence, strengthen their clinical knowledge, and ultimately deliver safe, high-quality care to patients.

I joined ANZAHPE because of my growing interest in health professional education and my desire to connect with others who share a commitment to learning, teaching, and workforce development. I look forward to exploring the benefits of membership, attending future conferences, sharing experiences with fellow educators, and building networks that will support my ongoing growth as a health professional educator.

Congratulations to Bismark Ofori-Manteaw on his Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE!

Dr Bismark Ofori-Manteaw is a Lecturer in Medical Radiation Sciences at Charles Sturt University, Australia. He has a clinical and academic background in diagnostic radiography and holds a PhD in Medical Imaging. His work spans radiography education, clinical practice and health professions education research, with a particular interest in translating educational scholarship into meaningful improvements in teaching, learning and professional practice.

My scholarly interests centre on health professions education, particularly assessment, student engagement, educational innovation, cultural safety, and the transition between education and professional practice. I am especially interested in practical approaches to improving how health professionals learn, develop and apply knowledge in authentic clinical contexts.

I applied for Associate Fellowship of ANZAHPE as an opportunity to reflect on and consolidate my developing identity as a health professions education scholar, while becoming more actively connected with the broader ANZAHPE scholarly community. I see the Fellowship as both recognition of my journey so far and encouragement to continue contributing to health professions education scholarship and practice.

Congratulations to Gisselle Gallego on her Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE!

Gisselle is a senior lecturer at the School of Medicine at the University of Notre Dame Australia and a Centre for Disability Research and Policy (CDRP), The University of Sydney affiliate. She is a clinician, health professional educator, disability researcher and advocate. Her research and teaching focuses on the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse people and those living with disability, as well as the intersection of these. She has interest in inclusive education and the inclusion of disability content in health care education.

Gisselle’s research has a strong focus on accessibility and inclusion across the spectrum of health and higher education for people with disability. She uses arts‐based, mixed‐methods approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives to support multidimensional understandings of the lived experience, health outcomes and ways to improve wellbeing. She is part of the Disability Inclusive Health Professions Education Alliance ANZ (DIHPEA) a group of educators, researchers, clinicians, professional staff and leaders with diverse experiences and expertise in disability inclusion, education, scholarship and leadership that aim to support a more inclusive future for health professions education.

I applied for the Associate Fellowship because it allows me to be part of a thriving community with shared interests and an avenue to learn from other health educators. I hope to keep learning but also be able to support others.

Meet one of our newest members, Casey Trownson.

Casey is an emerging researcher and Registered Nurse with a clinical background spanning mental health and primary healthcare. Currently a Nursing Lecturer at Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, Casey has developed an interest in the use of play as a pedagogical approach in adult education.

"I am curious about learning beyond traditional approaches and invite learners to create, experiment, problem-solve, and, dare to have fun. My work explores how creative and experiential approaches can enhance learner engagement, strengthen problem-solving skills, and create psychologically safe environments in which challenging topics can be explored.

Current projects include exploring LEGO® Serious Play® to teach Te Tiriti o Waitangi in nursing practice. Concurrently, I am also refining my capability with the micro-skills of research, in preparation for my first solo research endeavour. My involvement with ANZAHPE has been particularly significant in this journey. As an emerging researcher, I had heard that ANZAHPE was a welcoming and first-timer-friendly conference, and this proved to be true when I attended my first conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch 2026. I first heard about ANZAHPE through an email thread at work. Presenting felt like an achievable step because the conference welcomed innovations as well as more formal research. This made the idea of presenting feel accessible rather than intimidating.

What I did not anticipate was just how valuable the experience would be. The tautoko (support) and genuine interest I received throughout the conference gave me confidence to continue developing my research skills and to recognise that there is a place for emerging researchers within this community. For me, ANZAHPE has become more than a conference; it has been an important part of finding my feet as a researcher and discovering the value of sharing ideas, asking questions, and doing things differently."

Meet one of our newest members, Dr Frederick Sundram.

Dr Frederick Sundram is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland and a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at North Shore Hospital, Waitemata. He was a research fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where he completed his PhD in Neuroimaging. He has a Masters in Healthcare Management and a Masters in Healthcare Informatics. He is the vice-chair of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' National Faculty of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He has >100 publications in areas spanning mood disorders, neuroimaging, neuropsychopharmacology, self-harm/suicide, medical education, mental health literacy, overlap between medicine and psychiatry, and digital health.

"I believe that promoting mental health literacy is an important undertaking – through ANZAHPE, I hope to enhance understanding and practice of this area with opportunities such as inter-professional education. Also, within the medical school programme and beyond, I hope to promote better understanding of psychiatric presentations to non-psychiatric settings so that an approach that considers things holistically can be taken."