ANZAHPE ONLINE Professional Development Program

How do I…Improve my writing for publication success

Presenters: Simone Gibson, Andy Wearn, Di Eley, and Mahbub Sarkar

Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm (AEST)

This session is designed for early career and novice researchers who may have limited or no experience in writing. It would also serve as a refresher on writing for academic publication for mid-career. The session seeks to encourage all levels of experience and especially novice writers to improve key writing skills. Through short presentations and discussion. We will focus on topics that will help you to reflect on your work, how to improve your chances of publication, writing tips, and an understanding of the publication process. There will be opportunities for Q&A through a panel discussion and / or zoom breakout rooms facilitated by experienced FoHPE Board members.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS:

Simone Gibson is Director of Education for the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University. Simone's background is in dietetics and she is the course director for the Monash University Graduate Certificate of Health Professions Education. Simone's research interests include clinical education, design research and online education. In 2018, Simone received the 2018 Universities Australia AAUT award, providing national recognition for her teaching excellence in the field on Medicine, Biological Sciences and Health.

Andy Wearn is a clinical academic and part-time general practitioner. He has worked in UK and Aotearoa/NZ and has held several senior roles at the University of Auckland. He has published both clinical and educational research (H Index 27). His current interests are in clinical skills, assessment, professionalism, wellbeing, learning approaches and sleep. He has been reviewing for journals for 30 years, is an ex-Editor of FoHPE, and a current Deputy Editor of Medical Education. He has held several roles with ANZAHPE, is an Honorary Member, and has been involved in the organisation of health professions education conferences.

Di Eley is the former Director of MD Student Research in the Medical School, and the Director of Research and Training in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Queensland (UQ). Di currently serves as Chair of the UQ Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC B).

Mahbub Sarkar is a Senior Lecturer and Research Coordinator at Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education and an Academic Development Specialist at Monash Education Academy. He is a Senior Fellow (SFHEA) of Advance HE and a Fellow of ANZAHPE. His research focuses on professional development for university educators, evolution of health professions education research methodologies, and employability for healthcare students, using qualitative and mixed methods designs. He has published approximately 60 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters.

This event is FREE for ANZAHPE members. Non-members are welcome to join this discussion for a small fee.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kind Regards,

Kathryn Fitzgerald
Professional Development Portfolio
ANZAHPE

A recording of this session will be made available to all ANZAHPE members following the session.