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Caroline Nabasenja serves as a Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography at Charles Sturt University's School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, Port Macquarie campus, where she has been employed since 2019. Registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency, she brings extensive international experience from academic and clinical roles in Namibia, South Africa, and Uganda.
Her educational qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Science Medical Radiography (Makerere University, Uganda)
- Bachelor of Technology Diagnostic Radiography (Honours) (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa)
- Master of Technology Radiography (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa)
- Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (2021)
Nabasenja's research program critically examines radiation optimisation protocols, innovative teaching methodologies in medical imaging education, specialized techniques for imaging obese patients, and artificial intelligence applications in radiography. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic innovation, particularly through AI integration studies and interprofessional education models that enhance patient care standards.
Recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward technology-enhanced medical education, with significant focus on AI tools like ChatGPT for professional development, interprofessional simulation training efficacy, and the critical role of soft skills in clinical radiography practice. This research portfolio demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world clinical applicability.
Her scholarly impact is recognized through:
- Most cited article award (2023) for 'ChatGPT in medical imaging higher education'
- Most downloaded article award (2023) for the same publication
Nabasenja maintains active clinical engagement through student supervision across all academic levels, having guided multiple honours students to peer-reviewed publications. Her teaching philosophy integrates clinical supervision experience with evidence-based pedagogy, supported by ongoing reviewer work for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
Within the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, she contributes to research teams focused on medical imaging innovation and participates in curriculum development initiatives that address emerging healthcare challenges through technology integration and interdisciplinary collaboration.
