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Professor Janet Mc Leod serves as Associate Head of School, Learning and Teaching at Deakin University's School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health. She is based at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus in Victoria, Australia, and can be contacted at j.mcleod@deakin.edu.au.
Her educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy from Deakin University
- Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) from Monash University
- Graduate Certificate of Higher Education from Deakin University
- Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) from Deakin University
Professor Mc Leod's research spans public health, biochemistry, clinical sciences, medical physiology, and ophthalmology, with a strong focus on medical education. Her work demonstrates a clear evolution from basic science research to applied medical education studies. Early in her career, she conducted significant research in molecular biology and physiology, particularly focusing on natriuretic peptides, ghrelin, and leptin in various animal models. More recently, her research has centered on rural medical training, academic performance in medical school, integration of public health into medical curricula, and factors affecting healthcare educators.
Her publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with significant contributions in both basic science and medical education domains. Notable recent works include developing program logic models for rural medical training evaluation, exploring remote clinical teaching in Australian general practice, and understanding motivational factors for healthcare educators.
As Associate Head of School for Learning and Teaching, Professor Mc Leod has leadership responsibilities in curriculum development and educational strategy at the School of Medicine. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-0027-0225.
Professor Mc Leod has supervised at least one Masters student, Sarah Catherine Burgess, whose 2021 thesis focused on preparing pre-clinical medical students for learning in the clinical environment, reflecting her commitment to medical education and student development.