About
Simone Gibson is a Professor and Director of Education at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, leading quality and innovation in health professions education. She is also Director of the Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE) and holds editorial roles with Focus on Health Professional Education. With a PhD in clinical and academic training integration from Monash University (2015) and a Grad Cert in Health Professions Education (2008), she combines clinical expertise (Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian) with research in education methodologies.
- Key Roles:
- Director of Master of Health Professions Education
- Member of Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators
- Chief Investigator in projects like Micro Credentials Pilot in Higher Education and Competency Standards Review
Her research focuses on clinical education innovation, including patient involvement in training, design thinking, and obesity/nutrition in acute care. Awards include the 2018 Australian Teaching Excellence Award and multiple Monash University recognitions for educational leadership.
Publications span nutrition research (e.g., vitamin C deficiency in hospitalized patients) and educational methodologies (e.g., programmatic assessment). Media engagements highlight her expertise in public health nutrition and lifestyle advice.
She actively contributes to academic governance, editorial boards, and policy advisory roles, reinforcing her impact on healthcare education and practice.
