The Health Professions Education (HPE) node at Monash University is dedicated to advancing the quality of physiotherapy education through innovative research, scholarship, and professional development. Situated within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences and aligned with the priorities of the Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, the HPE node fosters capacity-building for impactful education research and the translation of findings to enhance educational practices.
The HPE node supports the Department of Physiotherapy’s vision to deliver exceptional education by addressing current and emerging priorities in health professions education. Our work promotes innovation, excellence, and lifelong learning, cultivating a thriving community of inspired and critically thinking educators and researchers.
We advance educational practices through innovative curriculum design and evaluation approaches. Our research focuses on creating and implementing evidence-based frameworks that support student success and respond to contemporary healthcare priorities.
This area explores integrating advanced tools and approaches to enhance teaching and learning, including online platforms, virtual reality, simulations, and AI. Our work drives the adoption of innovative educational practices that address evolving healthcare demands.
We are committed to fostering a fair, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational environment. Our research focuses on promoting diversity, addressing structural barriers, and empowering all learners to thrive in inclusive healthcare settings.
Our work investigates structured and experiential learning processes to prepare health professionals for practice. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and professional competence, we support the development of capable, confident, and adaptable graduates.
