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Professor Jane Bleasel is an Honorary Professor at the University of Newcastle's School of Medicine and Public Health, serving as Dean of the Joint Medical Program and Head of the School since June 2022. A practising rheumatologist with over three decades of experience, she holds a MBBS from Sydney University, a PhD in osteoarthritis genetics, and a Master of Health Professional Education from Monash University.
- Leadership Roles: Former Director of Sydney Medical School's Medical Program (2015-2022), Director of Academic Education (2020), and Deputy Head of School (2021)
- Expertise: Rheumatology, medical education reform, and healthcare equity in rural/Indigenous communities
- Initiatives: Pioneered programmatic assessment systems, community-based learning curricula (SLICE), and expanded access to rheumatology services in underserved areas
Her research focuses on rheumatology diagnostics (e.g., smartphone capillaroscopy innovations), osteoarthritis genetics, and medical curriculum transformation. She emphasizes producing compassionate, digitally literate graduates capable of serving diverse populations. Jane advocates for inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and has developed policies to enhance medical education diversity through SJT-based admissions.
Her publications address biomarker development for interstitial lung diseases, programmatic assessment frameworks, and interprofessional team-based learning effectiveness. Jane's work bridges clinical practice and education, aiming to strengthen Australia's healthcare workforce while addressing systemic inequities.
