Dr. Kate Churruca

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kate Churruca is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science (CHRIS) at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University. Her research primarily investigates the impact of organizational culture on care delivery, utilizing principles from complexity science and implementation science to enhance healthcare settings, including hospitals and aged care facilities. Churruca is a recipient of the prestigious National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grant aimed at researching safety culture in residential aged care facilities. She has contributed to projects evaluating interventions to reduce unprofessional behavior in hospitals and the role of digital triage in Australia's healthcare system. Furthermore, her past studies explored the application of broken windows theory in hospitals and collaborations among mental health professionals under uncertainty. Kate earned her PhD focusing on the experiences of women with bulimia and has supervised numerous Master of Research and PhD students in topics pertinent to care prioritization and the effects of Lean management in operating theatres.

Research Interests

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).