Lillian Smyth

Dr. Lillian Smyth is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education and Associate Director (Higher Degree by Research) at the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology. She holds a BA, BSc (Hons), and PhD from ANU. Her research focuses on social and educational psychology, particularly the application of social identity theory to teaching and learning. She leads the Collaborative Health, Education, Self and Society (CHESS) Lab and has contributed to projects on climate change education, medical student bias reduction, and online learning impacts.

Dr. Smyth is actively involved in curriculum development and supervises HDR students. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating psychology with healthcare education. She has published widely on topics such as social identification in education, medical student performance, and the role of arts in medical training.