In 2022/2023 I undertook a redesign of the MFAC1501 Foundations individual assignment. The Foundations course is the initial course for first year medical students during Phase 1 of the medical program. The assignment has been further refined for the 2024 iteration of the course, following my successful appointment as co-convenor for MFAC1501.

I recognised that students entering the

With the recent surge in AI technology, availability and use of these tools has become incredibly widespread. Recognising this, I see the critical need to ensure that students engage with AI tools in an equitable and responsible manner. The collective goal is to arm students with the skills and knowledge necessary to use AI technologies effectively and ethically, preparing them to be competent

I have taught the Quality of Medical Practice (QMP) component of the Phase 1 Medicine program on the Port Macquarie Rural Clinical Campus (PMQ-RCC) for the last 6 years, while not being convenor of the course, I have made significant contributions to the teaching of this component locally. In each of the Phase 1 Medicine courses, the students undertake an individual assignment and a group