Dr. Samantha Spanos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Spanos is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Healthcare Resilience Implementation Science (CHRIS) at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University. Her research integrates complex systems theories and implementation science with rigorous mixed-methods approaches to enhance healthcare system performance, focusing on robust implementation evaluation strategies for novel care interventions. Her work particularly emphasizes improving access and integration of care for populations with chronic and complex conditions. Dr. Spanos has developed practical solutions that facilitate the implementation of new innovations and drive systems change, including tools for climate change adaptation and mitigation. She has been involved in evaluating major health reforms worldwide and studying factors influencing health system performance and wellbeing in aged care workers. Dr. Spanos has supervised Master of Research and PhD students, guiding projects related to the value of general practice nurses and shared decision-making in junior doctors. Currently, she is supervising Medical Doctorate students on diverse projects examining quality measurement in primary care, the role of digital health technologies, and the efficacy of new patient treatments.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2019-10-11 — Present

Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Awards

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Early Career Researcher 10min Oral Presentation Award

2023-09-25
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Early Career Researcher 5min Oral Presentation Award

2022-09-20
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Faculty Citizen Award

2024-09-17
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Inaugural Visiting Researcher Scholarship

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Outstanding Thesis Presentation Award

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
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).