Karen D'Souzaمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Karen D'Souza serves as an Associate Professor in Medical Education at Deakin University's School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health. Based at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, she focuses on education-centered academic work rather than clinical practice. Her contact information includes phone number +61 3 522 72116 and email karen.dsouza@deakin.edu.au. Dr. D'Souza earned her Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne, establishing her medical credentials before transitioning to medical education specialization. Her academic journey shows a clear progression from clinical medicine to educational leadership, with her early publications including echocardiography research before shifting focus to medical education methodologies. Her research interests center on medical education with particular expertise in clinical assessment systems, OSCE development, and curriculum design. She has made significant contributions to understanding assessment methodologies, examiner decision-making processes, and adaptations to clinical education during the pandemic. Her work demonstrates how professional expectations influence clinical assessment outcomes and how to improve assessor judgments in medical student evaluations. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a consistent focus on improving medical education assessment practices, with increasing attention to collaborative approaches across Australian medical schools. Her recent work (2023-2024) continues to refine assessment guidelines for final-year medical students while addressing contemporary challenges in clinical education. Researcher of the year (teaching & learning) award from Smart Geelong Network (2009) Dr. D'Souza's collaborative research approach is evident in her extensive co-authorship patterns, particularly with researchers like Malau-Aduli BS and Hays RB. Her grant activity includes the 2009 Smart Geelong Network award which funded collaborative work with colleagues Ward A, Leeuw ED, Crotty B, and Milnes S. Her research demonstrates strong institutional partnerships across Australian medical education. Her work has significantly influenced OSCE practices across Australian medical schools, contributing to standard setting methods and pandemic adaptations. Dr. D'Souza's research program represents a sustained effort to improve the validity and reliability of clinical assessment in medical education through cross-institutional collaboration and evidence-based practices.










