Sonia is a medically trained academic with over 20 years of teaching experience in tertiary institutions and medical schools in Australia and overseas. In her role as Head of Course she provides academic leadership and oversight to the curriculum development, delivery, and academic quality of the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine).
She has a keen interest in medical education and has extensive experience in curriculum design and development of medical programs throughout her professional career. Creating learning environments contextualised to student’s careers has been at the heart of her work. Her teaching practice involves including authentic learning experiences and presenting students with real-world situations to link theory with practice. A strong believer in taking a student-focused approach, she develops teaching tools and assessment strategies aimed at encouraging students to discover the exciting world of medical science.
Sonia is a Senior Fellow Advance HE (UK) and has received national recognition for her work in learning and teaching. She received a 2021 Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning as part of the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) program.