Jane Ferns

Jane Ferns is a Lecturer in Interprofessional Practice at the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UONDRH), based in Taree, Australia. Her work focuses on coordinating interprofessional education and developing work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for health students in rural communities.

• University: University of Newcastle
• School: College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
• Department: Department of Rural Health
• Academic Rank: Lecturer

Education:

• Master of Pharmacy (2010), University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, University of Newcastle
• Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Board of Australia

Research Interests revolve around interprofessional education and collaborative practice, with a focus on high-quality rural health student placements and scholarship of teaching and learning. Her work explores how team-based healthcare delivery can be enhanced through community-based practice and innovative teaching Methods.

Scientific Awards:

• DVC(A) Educator Innovation and Impact Award (2019)
• Excellence in Health Professional Education (2018)

Grants and Funding include $10,000 from ACEN (2022) and internal funding from the Educator Network (tEN) in 2019. She collaborates with academics across UONDRH to support rural health education.