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Professor Gary Rogers is a distinguished academic leader and clinician, serving as Professor and Dean of Medicine at Deakin University’s Faculty of Health since June 2020. He previously held the position of Professor of Medical Education and Deputy Head of School (Learning & Teaching) at Griffith University, where he continues to hold an adjunct professorship. His career spans clinical practice in HIV medicine, public health research, and transformative work in health professions education.
- Medical Degree, University of Adelaide, 1984
- Master of General Practice Psychiatry, Monash University
- PhD in Public Health, focusing on health inequity in LGBTQIA+ communities
Professor Rogers’ research is centered on affective learning—the development of professional and interprofessional values among health students—and on strategies to widen access to health professional education. His work integrates interprofessional education, simulation-based learning, gamification, and rural medical training, with a strong emphasis on equity and community engagement. He has led significant initiatives in primary healthcare for sexuality-diverse youth and farmer health.
His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on innovative educational models, particularly longitudinal integrated clerkships, gamified simulations in pharmacy and dietetics, and the impact of affective learning on professional identity. Themes of rural workforce development, interprofessional collaboration, and curriculum evaluation are prominent across his scholarly output.
- 2020: Honorary Life Membership, Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE)
- 2017: Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- 2012: Griffith Award and Medal for Excellence in Teaching
- 2011: SimHealth Conference Best Abstract Award
- 2002: NHMRC Public Health Scholarship
- Multiple teaching excellence awards from Griffith University and the School of Medicine graduating classes
- Early career recognition including the Peter Meese Award and Ruth Heighway Medal
Professor Rogers actively supervises doctoral and master’s students in areas such as end-of-life communication and rural medical training. He leads major research grants funded by the Department of Health and Western District Health Service, including a $2M MRFF grant on safe spaces for sexuality-diverse youth. He has held leadership roles in ANZAHPE and AMEE, contributing to the national and international advancement of health professions education.
He is affiliated with Deakin University’s Office of the Executive Dean Health and contributes to national initiatives in medical education and rural health. His work bridges clinical practice, educational innovation, and public health advocacy.
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