Ben Barry

Dr Ben Barry is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work within the University of Queensland, where he focuses on health professional education in areas like digital health, interprofessional education, and exercise physiology. He is also affiliated with the Queensland Digital Health Centre and Wesley Mission Queensland.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced)
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Masters (Coursework) of Physiotherapy Studies

His research spans digital health, interprofessional education, and exercise physiology, with a focus on aging, chronic fatigue, pain management, and medical curriculum innovation. He has developed tools like the CBL on FHIR platform for health professional training and explored interventions for chronic fatigue syndrome and Parkinson’s disease.

Recent publications highlight his work in digital health literacy, interprofessional education, and exercise-induced hypoalgesia. His teaching innovations include electronic medical record integration, clinical placement enhancements, and online learning frameworks.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Several teaching awards

Dr Barry has supervised postgraduate research and secured external funding for projects on chronic pain, cancer survivorship, and medical education. He leads initiatives like Supervised Exercise Programs for medical student well-being.