Meet one of our newest members, Bhavani Veasuvalingam.

I am a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education and Assessment at Charles Darwin University, where I lead assessment design and quality assurance for the Menzies Medical Programme. With a background in physiotherapy and health professions education, my focus is on curriculum-aligned assessment, integrating First Nations perspectives, and mentoring staff in assessment practice.

"Joining ANZAHPE connects me to a community of educators committed to advancing HPE. For me, membership means collaboration, shared learning, and contributing insights from the unique Northern Territory context to support innovation and cultural responsiveness in health professions education."

Meet one of our members, Md Nazmul Karim.

Dr Md Nazmul Karim, MBBS, MPH, M Clin Epi, PhD, SFHEA, is a medical graduate and Clinical epidemiologist by training. Currently working as an Associate professor (education focused) at the Medical Education Research and Quality (MERQ) unit at the school of public health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM) at Monash University.

Nazmul began his professional career as a medical practitioner and clinical epidemiologist, working across a range of international public health roles in both developed and developing settings. He served the World Health Organization (WHO) as a National Consultant for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion and as a Technical Officer for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation at the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO).

Since transitioning to academia in 2017, Nazmul has been serving as an education-focused academic at Monash University, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. His research spans both public health and health professions education. In education, he investigates predictors of student performance and retention, evaluates carousel-based teaching models, explores stress and coping mechanisms among students, and applies psychometric methods to assessment and curriculum design. His broader interests in this space include psychometrics, health professions education, and evidence-based teaching practices.

In public health and clinical research, Nazmul has led and contributed to studies on climate-based predictive models for dengue outbreaks, dietary patterns and their association with obesity and diabetes in the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (MCCS), micronutrient intake and pregnancy outcomes, and the role of serum uric acid in cognitive decline and physical disability. His wider public health research interests include non-communicable disease epidemiology, planetary health, environmental and nutritional epidemiology, epidemiological and causal modelling, and health promotion.

"Being part of ANZAHPE provides me with an opportunity to engage, share, and grow within health professions education."

Welcome to one of our newest members, Danielle Muscat.

Danielle Muscat, BPsych Hons, PhD, FHEA is an Associate Professor at the Sydney Health Literacy Lab, University of Sydney and Director of Research for the NSW Health Statewide Health Literacy Hub. Danielle is passionate about integrating health literacy into health professional education and practice. Over the past decade, she has worked across research, policy, and service delivery to build the capacity of health professionals to communicate more effectively with patients, families, and communities. Much of her work has focused on embedding health literacy principles into curricula, training programs, and clinical pathways, ensuring that communication is recognised as a core skill for safe, equitable, and person-centred care.

“Being part of ANZAHPE is a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues who share a commitment to advancing health professional education. I first heard about ANZAHPE through peers working in health literacy and education, and I was drawn to the community’s emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and impact. Becoming a member allows me to contribute to and learn from a network dedicated to improving how we prepare and support the health workforce for the future”.

Congratulations to Shayne Chau on his ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship!

Mr Shayne Chau is a Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography at Charles Sturt University, based in Wagga Wagga. He also holds adjunct senior appointments at the University of Canberra (UA), University of Exeter (UK) and Vin University (VN). Shayne is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and the Higher Education Academy (UK), and an Associate Fellow of HERDSA. His professional background spans clinical radiography in both public and private sectors, research, governance, and higher education leadership. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and international conference presentations in radiography, oncology, neuroimaging, and education.

Shayne’s scholarly work focuses on diagnostic radiography education, patient-centred care, and emerging technologies in medical imaging. His research covers areas such as scan-associated distress in oncology, gamification in radiography education, artificial intelligence in imaging, and neuroimaging biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease. He is also actively engaged in collaborative projects that address rural health challenges, clinical placement capacity, and strategies to strengthen the radiography workforce.

"I applied for the ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship to connect with like-minded educators who are committed to advancing health professional education across disciplines. My interest lies in contributing to conversations around innovation in curriculum design, assessment, and student engagement, while also learning from the diverse expertise of colleagues across the health professions. I see the Fellowship as a platform to share my own work, broaden my collaborations, and support ANZAHPE’s role in shaping the future of health education."

Congratulations to Joanna Tai on her Fellowship with ANZAHPE!

Joanna Tai is Associate Professor at the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University. Her research in assessment focuses on inclusion and diversity, feedback literacies, developing evaluative judgement, and student experiences across the university and workplace.

Joanna initially qualified as a medical doctor, but her interest in supporting others to learn quickly overtook her desire to offer clinical care, and thus after her internship year, she commenced a PhD under the supervision of Prof Elizabeth Molloy, Prof Ben Canny, and Prof Terry Haines. She is now a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and also a member of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, and the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.

"I’ve had a long association with ANZAHPE, which started when my then-honours supervisor Liz Molloy suggested I apply for the undergraduate student prize. After my first ANZAHPE conference, I was hooked – everyone was and is so friendly and welcoming, valuing diverse opinions and supporting each other to become better health professional educators. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to benefit from the shared wisdom and support of the ANZAHPE community, and been able to get involved in a variety of ways, including serving on the Committee of Management, and as part of mentorship and professional development subcommittees. I decided to apply for Fellowship to formalise this, and to continue to contribute to our vibrant community."

Meet one of our newest members, Heba Azer.

Heba is a General Practitioner, clinician educator, and academic at University of NSW with several years of experience in health professions education teaching GP registrars and medical students. Heba is always passionate about delivering evidence-based teaching informed by educational strategies and learning theories to create engaging and meaningful experiences for future healthcare professionals.

"I have been following ANZAHPE for some time and first learned about this community through my academic network. I was drawn to ANZAHPE’s strong commitment to collaboration, research, and theory-informed practice in health professions education. Joining as a member felt like a natural step toward connecting with like-minded educators who share a passion for excellence.

I hold an Advance HE Fellowship and have completed a university learning and teaching program through UNSW. Currently, I am undertaking postgraduate studies in Clinical Education through Flinders University. These experiences have strengthened my belief that educators must continually develop their skills to support learners effectively.

Being part of ANZAHPE provides me with an opportunity to engage, share, and grow within a vibrant network dedicated to advancing health professions education. I look forward to learning from and contributing to this inspiring community."

Congratulations to Nathan Oliver on his Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

Nathan Oliver is a nurse, educator, and leader dedicated to advancing healthcare education and practice through simulation. He is the Simulation Convenor at the University of Canberra, where he leads strategic development in simulation-based learning. Nathan’s career spans both Australia and the UK, with notable roles at NHS Lothian, the Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors, and NHS Education for Scotland. He also co-founded the Graduate Certificate in Simulation-Based Clinical Education at the University of Edinburgh.

Nathan is an Executive Committee member of Association of Simulated Practice in Heathcare (ASPIH), a regular contributor to national and European simulation conferences, and an international consultant in simulation design and debriefing. He is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Melbourne, exploring expertise in debriefing.

"Returning to Australia in 2023 after nearly a decade abroad, I found myself searching for ‘my people’—those passionate healthcare education thinkers and innovators committed to making things better. At the ANZAHPE 2024 conference, I felt I’d found that community. A space where I can both contribute meaningfully and continue to learn. I’m excited to invest in and grow with the ANZAHPE community in the years ahead."

Congratulations to Averil Grieve on her Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE.

As a Senior Lecturer in the Communication in Health Professions Education Unit (COHPE), Averil Grieve develops and delivers communication skills curricula for health professions students on placement at Monash University. She also delivers professional development workshops for clinical educators working with culturally and linguistically diverse health professions students.

Averil has a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Cross-Cultural Communication from the University of Sydney and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Her current research focuses on the application of linguistic models (e.g. politeness theory) to understand and teach communication in the health professions, transcultural practices for teaching cohorts of culturally and linguistically diverse health professions students, and the ethics of using of reflective writing to assess reflective practice in health professions education.

"I applied for an Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE because of its central role in promoting health professions education scholarship and providing a platform where academics and educators from diverse disciplines can share their innovations, ideas and experiences in health professions education."

Meet one of our newest members, Kelly Lewer.

Kelly Lewer is a registered nurse, educator and leader in health professional education. She leads dynamic post graduate health professional education programs underpinned by educational theory and scholarly practice, with an emphasis on high impact learning experiences for the ethical and practical complexities of real-world practice. 

My scholarly interests focus on strengths based, inclusive health professional education,  and collaborative practice.

"I have rejoined as a member of ANZAHPE to contribute to furthering scholarship and collaborate with like minded educators."

Congratulations to Lichin Lim on her ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship

Lichin Lim is a pharmacist, educator and leader in health professional education, with a focus on advancing interprofessional collaboration and workforce development. She leads innovative programs grounded in strong educational theory and scholarly practice, delivering high-impact learning experiences for students, clinicians, educators and healthcare leaders. As an active member of the ANZAHPE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee,  she advocates for inclusive practices in education and healthcare.

My scholarly interests focus on interprofessional education and collaborative practice in the clinical workplace, alongside developing educator capabilities to foster inclusive and supportive learning cultures. I am motivated to apply for Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE to contribute actively to the educator community, advocate for interprofessional learning and DEI, support and engage in shared learning with fellow educators. I see the Fellowship as an opportunity to contribute to advancing scholarship, equity and innovation in health professional education.