Dr. Damian Castanelli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Damian Castanelli works as a paediatric anaesthetist at Monash Children's Hospital and holds the position of Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. His primary research interests lie in medical education, focusing on training procedural skills, curriculum development, and feedback in workplace-based assessments. He has made contributions to the understanding of assessment learning and programmatic assessment during his PhD at Deakin University. Castanelli’s expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and health professional training. Over the years, he has actively engaged in research, with a notable emphasis on clinical education, workplace learning, and educational evaluation. His scholarly contributions include awards for excellence in medical education research, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field. Damian has received several accolades, including the AMEE Doctoral Award in 2023 and the Excellence in Medical Education Research Award in 2018. He is a member of the Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and has participated in various advisory panels related to educational policy and medical training.

Research Interests

Awards

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AMEE Doctoral Award

2023-08-30
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Excellence in Medical Education Research Award

2018-12-04
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Steuart Henderson Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.