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Professor Basia Diug is a leading academic at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, holding roles as Head of Undergraduate Courses, Head (Quality and Innovation) of the Medical Education Research and Quality (MERQ) unit, and Director of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program. She co-chairs MD Theme II: Society, Population, Health and Illness across all five years of the MD program. Since joining the SPHPM in 2006, she has developed expertise in medical education and medication safety research.
Her PhD (2013) focused on NHMRC-funded warfarin therapy studies, examining bleeding risk factors in community patients. Current research emphasizes improving research literacy among health professionals, assessment methodologies (authentic assessment, progress testing), and systems-level medication safety. She has led numerous projects including 'The Global Classroom: Learning without Borders' and 'Preparing Learners for Uncertainty in Health Professions.'
With 39+ peer-reviewed outputs, her work spans health sciences education innovation, dengue outbreak modeling, and international mobility collaboration. Notable awards include the 2024 International Council of Public Health Teaching Excellence Award (team), 2021 SPHPM Teaching Excellence Award, and multiple national recognitions from CAPHIA and AMC.
- Education: PhD (2013), Master's/Advanced degrees in relevant fields (inferred from roles)
- Key Projects: 9+ funded initiatives addressing medical education innovation and public health challenges
- Awards: 16+ accolades including teaching excellence, pedagogical innovation, and research leadership
- Labs/Teams: MERQ unit leader, CAPHIA executive roles (2017-2022)
