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Professor Sandra Carr is the Head of the Department of Health Professions Education at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and leads the Health Humanities Research Network. She is widely recognized for her leadership in health professions education, with a commitment to preparing future health professionals through innovative curriculum design and authentic learning experiences. Her academic journey is grounded in a strong clinical background in nursing and midwifery, complemented by a Bachelor of Science from Curtin University, a Master of Public Health from UWA, and a PhD in Medical Education from UWA. Sandra's research explores topics including student selection, learner motivation, clinical education, academic performance, curriculum design, and program evaluation, with a specific focus on the intersections of health, humanities, and education. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she has received numerous teaching awards and has supervised over 35 higher degree research completions. Sandra has played a pivotal role in shaping health professions education at UWA, developing postgraduate programs for professionals in medicine, nursing, and allied health. Her programs are designed to build expertise in teaching and training across health disciplines, delivered through both face-to-face and online formats. As the founder and coordinator of Australia's undergraduate major in Humanities Health Medicine, she integrates arts and humanities into health education to foster empathy, critical thinking, and cultural awareness among future health professionals.
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