Jess van den Heuvel

Dr Jess van den Heuvel serves as a GP Academic Registrar at the General Practice Clinical Unit within the University of Queensland Medical School, undertaking an academic post through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Her role integrates clinical practice with academic responsibilities across teaching and research domains.

Her research critically examines weight stigma in maternity care through the nationwide "Body Positive Birth" initiative, focusing on general practitioner experiences. This work bridges obstetrics, public health, and social determinants of health, highlighting systemic biases in healthcare delivery.

Dr van den Heuvel actively shapes medical education as a core contributor to the General Practice Rotation curriculum, designing assessments and examinations for medical students. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes real-world clinical application and ethical patient engagement within primary care settings.