Shirra Moch

Shirra Moch is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand's Centre for Health Science Education. She holds qualifications including BPharm, MEd, MSc Med, and BScHons(Pharm). Her research focuses on medical education, healthcare access, and blended learning, particularly in post-pandemic contexts. Dr. Moch has published extensively on topics such as antibiotic usage in ICUs, colorectal cancer treatment costs, and student-run clinic frameworks. She leads initiatives exploring institutional culture’s impact on medical learners and has contributed to studies on patient medication adherence and HIV-associated neuropathy analgesia. Her work spans over three decades, with notable contributions to psychiatry and pharmacy practice.

Education: BPharm, MEd, MSc Med, and BScHons(Pharm).

Key Research Interests: Medical education pedagogy, healthcare cost disparities, and qualitative studies on clinical training environments. Recent trends in her articles emphasize post-COVID educational adaptation and healthcare equity issues in South Africa.

Awards: No specific awards listed. Grants/Advising: Not explicitly detailed, but her publications suggest sustained research funding and mentorship roles in collaborative projects.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Health Science Education, contributing to interprofessional education and clinical training frameworks.