Kirsty Forrest

Professor Kirsty Forrest serves as Dean of Medicine at Bond University and Treasurer of the Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) Executive Committee. She is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Gold Coast University Hospital and a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA). Previously, she held roles as Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching at Macquarie University and worked at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK.

Education Background:

• Macquarie University (2013–2016): Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (2005–2013): Clinical and Academic Roles

Research Interests: Medical education, leadership development, patient safety, and clinical practice improvement. She co-authored best-selling textbooks such as Understanding Medical Education and chairs ANZCA’s educator program. Her work bridges clinical practice and educational innovation, emphasizing leadership in healthcare.

Professional Contributions:

• Chair of MDANZ Medical Education Collaboration Committee
• Member of ANZCA’s Education, Development, and Evaluation Committee
• Invited speaker on global medical education and leadership forums

Grants & Advising: Leads projects on clinician research training and medical education policy. No listed advisees, but actively mentors through professional committees.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with ANZCA’s educator programs and MDANZ initiatives to enhance medical training standards.