Bunmi Malau-Aduli

Professor Bunmi Malau-Aduli is a prominent academic in medical education and assessment at the University of Newcastle, Australia. As Deputy Head of School (Medical Education) and founding Director of the Academy for Collaborative Health Interprofessional Education and Vibrant Excellence (ACHIEVE), she leads transformative initiatives in health professions education. Her work focuses on advancing clinical assessment methods, interprofessional collaboration, and quality assurance in medical training. With over 25 years of experience across Africa, Asia, and Australia, she has held roles including Associate Dean of Learning & Teaching at James Cook University and Adjunct Professorships at multiple institutions.

Education: PhD in Animal Science (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria), followed by postgraduate qualifications in Learning & Teaching from the University of Tasmania. Her career spans academic leadership, research grant management ($1.8M+ secured), and mentorship of 25+ postgraduate students. Notable recognitions include the 2012 International Ron Harden Award (Finalist), 2014 OLT Grant, and 2020 inclusion in Elsevier's Top 2% Scientists.

Research Interests: Assessment innovation, medical education curriculum design, clinical competence evaluation, and interprofessional education. She co-led the ACCLAiM project (international OSCE benchmarking initiative) and authored influential books like Understanding Assessment in Medical Education through Quality Assurance. Her work emphasizes translational research, bridging theory and practice to enhance healthcare outcomes globally.

Awards & Contributions: Over 200 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in international medical education boards. The Academy ACHIEVE, launched in 2023, exemplifies her commitment to collaborative healthcare training. She advocates for inclusive education policies and has pioneered pandemic-era virtual clinical assessments.