Improving graduate capabilities and building health workforce through use of innovative educational models

Australia is facing a health workforce shortage due to the ever increasing demands for better health services across the population. Universities across Australia are faced with the challenge to train future workforce to combat this ongoing shortage. However, the capacity of programs to train sufficient graduates to meet this demand is often limited due to a lack of innovative training methods in current courses. Additionally, the need to provide essential work integrated learning experiences in all health courses further limits the sustainability of our work-integrated learning programs.

This research aims to explore innovative educational interventions/models in bid to create a sustainable work-integrated learning model to future proof VU graduates for the workforce. The research team comprises of experts in the areas of work-integrated learning, higher education and implementation science. Potential applicant should have previous health professional experiences and a good understanding about the current clinical health education practices.