Judy Harris Humphries

Dr Judy Harris Humphries is a dedicated academic and coordinator of Undergraduate Interprofessional Health in the School of Health at the University of New England (UNE), Australia. Her work bridges disciplines including Nursing, Social Work, Community Services, and Psychology, promoting a holistic, patient-centred approach to health professional education.

Her educational background is uniquely interdisciplinary, combining formal training in agricultural science, plant secondary-chemical ecology, naturopathy, and adult education. This diverse expertise informs her innovative curriculum development, particularly in creating accessible pathways from vocational education into higher education for aspiring health professionals.

• BScAg(Hons)
• PhD
• ND (Naturopathic Doctor)
• Graduate Certificate in Adult Education & Training

Her research focuses on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Australia, including its integration into medical education, models for training CAM practitioners, and collaboration between CAM and conventional medical practitioners, especially in rural settings. She is also deeply committed to inclusive education and student access, drawing from her own experiences with full-time, part-time, on-campus, and online study.

Dr Humphries has co-supervised postgraduate research on topics such as homoeopathy for depression, phyto-oestrogens, nursing burnout, physician turnover in Saudi Arabia, and the health impacts of international labor migration. She secured a research grant in 2003 from the Armidale Dumaresq Council for a consultancy on positioning Armidale as a Centre for Health and Wellbeing.

She is actively engaged in building interprofessional health programs that foster professional identity development across traditional discipline boundaries. While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, her research profile is supported by external links to Google Scholar, ORCID, and LinkedIn, indicating an ongoing scholarly presence.

Dr Humphries is affiliated with UNE’s Ally Network, supporting inclusion and access for all students. She contributes to a vibrant academic environment within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and professional relevance in health education.