About
Simon Craig is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at Monash University's School of Clinical Sciences. He practices as a paediatric emergency medicine physician at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton. His roles include vice-chair of PREDICT and editor of key medical resources like the Monash Children's Paediatric Emergency Medication Book and the Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine. He holds Masters degrees in Health Professional Education and Public Health.
Research interests span paediatric emergency medicine, clinical education, and guideline development. Notable projects include randomized trials on nasogastric tube pain reduction and digital health interventions for clinical deterioration monitoring. He leads studies on asthma management, febrile convulsions, and cerebral palsy trials networks.
Publications exceed 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on sepsis epidemiology, mental health trends, and emergency department protocols. Awards include the 2020 TSANZ/National Asthma Council Fellowship. He reviews for journals like Emergency Medicine Australasia and BMC Pediatrics.
Academic contributions include mentoring PhD students, supervising projects via Monash's SupervisorConnect, and collaborating on global clinical trials. Key collaborations involve the Pediatric Emergency Research Networks (PERN) and NHMRC-funded initiatives.
