Alice Kim

Supervisors:

• A/Prof Louise Keogh – Health Humanities and Social Sciences, Centre for Health Equity, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
• Dr Amy Nisselle – Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical School
• A/Prof Jennifer Weller-Newton - Department of Rural Health, Melbourne Medical School

Advisory committee:

• Prof Lynn Gillam (Chair) - Health Humanities and Social Sciences, Centre for Health Equity, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health; Paediatrics Royal Children’s Hospital (Honorary)
• Prof Clara Gaff - Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical School

PhD Title:

Exploring the experience of workplace learning in genomic medicine in Victoria, Australia

Abstract:

The relevance and application of genomic medicine has diffused beyond the practice of the traditional genetic medical workforce. Despite this, the consensus from the literature is that non-geneticist medical specialists report a lack of competence and confidence in utilising genomics. Recent research has indicated that workplace learning is an effective and pragmatic way to learn. However, no study has yet been conducted to explore this phenomenon. My research aims to address this gap by investigating the experience of workplace learning in genomic medicine.