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Dr. Arunaz Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University's School of Medicine. She holds a PhD in Interprofessional Education and specializes in Simulation-Based Education, particularly for medical and midwifery students. Her work emphasizes global health education, interprofessional collaboration, and maternal healthcare innovation. She actively leads research projects funded by Monash University, focusing on medication safety, healthcare team functionality, and educational program evaluation. Dr. Kumar has received multiple teaching awards, including the Monash School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Prize (2018) and the Interprofessional Global Award (2023).
- Education: BMedSc, MD (degrees not explicitly stated but implied by titles)
- Affiliations: Monash University, School of Medicine
Research Interests: Dr. Kumar's research spans simulation-based training for obstetric emergencies, interprofessional education frameworks, and global healthcare education programs. She designs workshops addressing maternal health crises, including postpartum hemorrhage management and home birth safety protocols. Her work aligns with UN SDGs focusing on health equity and education quality.
Publications & Projects: Over 65 peer-reviewed articles and 3 major projects since 2017. Recent work includes evaluations of online simulation programs during the pandemic and cross-cultural training initiatives in India. She also collaborates internationally on neonatal resuscitation and interprofessional teamwork.
- Awards: 5+ honors including national and institutional teaching recognitions
Grants & Activities: Lead investigator on Monash-funded projects (e.g., medication safety, faculty evaluation strategies). Active conference speaker (Ottawa Conference 2024, International Clinical Skills Conference 2023).
Labs/Teams: Oversees simulation-based training programs at Monash and partners with global institutions for interprofessional education initiatives.
