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Stephney Whillier is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, specializing in chiropractic education and clinical neuroscience. She holds a PhD in Physiology (2009) and has extensive experience in curriculum development, having led projects on chiropractic education reform and clinical neurology teaching during the pandemic. She serves on the Journal of Chiropractic Education's editorial board and chairs the Chiropractic Research Seminar Series. Her research focuses on student clinical competency, curriculum innovation, and spinal pain management. Notable roles include membership in the Spinal Pain Research Group and the Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF). She received the 2023 Education Excellence Award for her contributions to teaching and curriculum design.
- Education:
- PhD in Physiology, Macquarie University (2009)
- Biology Honours Specialist, University of Toronto (2002)
- Bachelor of Education, York University (2001)
- BSc (Honours) in Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand (1994)
- Key Roles:
- Post-Graduate Advisor, Department of Chiropractic
- Convenor of Chiropractic Research Seminar Series
- Member, Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee
Research Interests: Her work emphasizes practice-relevant education, curriculum design, and clinical skills in chiropractic practice. She explores how teaching methods (e.g., flipped classrooms, team-based learning) impact student outcomes, particularly in neuroanatomy and clinical decision-making. Her recent studies address pandemic-driven educational adaptations and student preparedness for managing conditions like headache disorders and multiple sclerosis.
Publications Trends: Over 35 peer-reviewed articles highlight her focus on chiropractic education research, pandemic teaching innovations, and interdisciplinary approaches to clinical practice. Notable contributions include a 2025 scoping review on global chiropractic education trends and studies on student competency in neurology and headache management.
- Awards: Education Excellence Award 2023 (shared with colleagues).
- Grants/Projects:
- MtCaRF: X-ray outcomes in spinal manipulative therapy (2020–2021)
- Evaluating chiropractic curriculum development (2018)
- Neuroanatomy unit design (2013)
- Labs/Teams: Spinal Pain Research Group and CERF, focusing on clinical education and pain management.
