Megan Smith

Biography

Associate Professor Megan Smith was appointed to the position of Head of School in October 2013. She brings to the position significant teaching and research experience in health education and practice. Megan originally graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and practiced as a clinical physiotherapist before joining the staff at Charles Sturt University in 1999. Megan has held the positions of physiotherapy course leader, Sub Dean Workplace Learning for the Faculty of Science and most recently she was seconded to the position of Acting Associate Dean for the Faculty of Science. Megan is the current chair of the University Workplace Learning Excellence Committee. Megan completed a PhD in 2006 examining the impact of contextual factors on clinical decision making in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Her research interests are in the area of health education including interprofessional practice, workplace learning, clinical reasoning, reflective practice and the assessment of student performance in the workplace.

Research Interest

Community Health