About
Dr. Zahra Aziz is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She serves as an International Faculty Member at the GACD Implementation Science School and as a Senior Advisor at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. Her work spans implementation science, online education innovation, and cultural competence in healthcare training.
- Current affiliations: Monash University, GACD Action, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.
- Leadership roles: Senior Faculty (GACD), CAPHIA Competencies Renewal Stakeholder Group Member.
Zahra's research focuses on implementation science, online education systems, and culturally responsive healthcare training. She pioneers the use of AI simulations and collaborative online international learning (COIL) to enhance intercultural competence in health professions education. Her work addresses diabetes prevention in low-middle income settings and public health leadership training.
Recent research trends highlight her contributions to digital education frameworks, multidisciplinary healthcare curriculum design, and capacity-building toolkits for global implementation research. She has secured significant grants for these initiatives.
- Scientific Awards:
- FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Education (2019)
- Teaching Excellence Award (2024)
- Advancing Women’s Success Grant (2024)
- Early Career Teaching Award (2021)
Dr. Aziz supervises educational projects and mentors students in implementation science and online health education. She leads the development of digitally integrated research portals and contributes to neurodiversity support systems in online learning environments.
