Dr. Renee Silvester

Biography

Renee Silvester is a lecturer at the University of Western Australia, where she is committed to fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and lifelong learning in her students. She creates inclusive and engaging learning environments to prepare her students for the complexities of modern podiatric practice. Renee emphasizes collaboration and actively engages both students and colleagues to refine teaching methods, ensuring that students develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in clinical research settings. She is deeply involved in community engagement, building partnerships that address real-world challenges and facilitating collaborative research initiatives. Her current research interests include the development of the VCOAT tool for assessing custom foot orthoses and understanding consumer research priorities in podiatry. With multiple completed research projects, she has published in reputable journals and participated in national conferences. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals by contributing to education and workforce development in healthcare.

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