Martelle Ford

Martelle Ford is a researcher affiliated with the Centre for Health Research at the School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland. Their work primarily explores interprofessional education and rural healthcare, integrating collaborative practice frameworks into clinical training and mental health interventions.

• PhD in Health Sciences (USQ)
• Qualifications include BBehSc, BHlthSc, and BSc(Hons)

Research interests span:

• Interprofessional education models in rural settings
• Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for youth anxiety
• Rural healthcare workforce development
• Health services research and organizational support measures

Key publication themes (2019-2025) include stepped-care ICBT approaches, geographic disparities in cancer screening, and rural interprofessional placement frameworks. Their work emphasizes teletherapy accessibility and collaborative practice integration in underserved healthcare environments.