Jon joined the team at the UOC Simulation Centre in February 2022.
He completed his medical training in Edinburgh, Scotland and currently works at the University of Otago Simulation Centre as Clinical Senior Lecturer (Clinical Skills Research Lead) and also as a Paediatric Surgeon at Christchurch Hospital.
Jon is experienced with technical skills simulation for neonatal surgery and research and non-technical skills training around neonatal surgery. He has completed both the Network Z instructor course (2020) and Boston CMS course (2017).
Publications
Cinelli, D., D'Souza, J., Joyce, L., & Wells, J. (2023). Comparing major trauma in children and adults in a tertiary trauma centre. Proceedings of the National Trauma Symposium (NTS). Retrieved from https://www.traumasymposium.nz/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Newman, N., Sim, G., Vernon-Roberts, A., & Wells, J. (2023). Usability and quality improvement of a clinical skills smartphone app based on medical student (end-user) feedback. Proceedings of the Ninth International Clinical Skills Conference. (pp. 64). Retrieved from https://internationalclinicalskillsconference.com/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Liddy, H. J., Choi, C., Luenenschloss, N., Beasley, S. W., & Wells, J. M. (2023). Longitudinal force measurement and its relationship to technical competence for esophageal anastomosis in a thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 58, 1306-1310. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.02.026
Journal - Research Article
Choi, C., Wells, J., Luenenschloss, N., Yi, M., Morison, C., Cook, N., Beasley, S., & Jones, R. (2022). The role of motion tracking in assessing technical skill acquisition using a neonatal 3D-printed thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 57, 1087-1091. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.01.029
Journal - Research Article
Nair, D., Wells, J. M., Yi, M., & Beasley, S. (2021). Is technical expertise necessary to assess technical expertise? Let's ask the kids. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 31(12), 1363-1366. doi: 10.1089/lap.2021.0321
Journal - Research Article
Roberts, E. R., Hider, P. N., Wells, J. M., & Beasley, S. W. (2021). The frequency and effects of distractions in operating theatres. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91, 841-846. doi: 10.1111/ans.16799
Journal - Research Article
Nair, D., Wells, J. M., Cook, N., Yi, M., Scott, V., & Beasley, S. W. (2021). Construct validation of a 3D printed neonatal thoracoscopic simulator: Can it measure expertise? Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 56, 1962-1965. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.03.054
Journal - Research Article
MacArthur-Beadle, I., Nair, D. V. K., Cook, N. J., Yi, M., Jones, R., Beasley, S. W., & Wells, J. M. (2020). Master and apprentice or a slave to technology? A randomized controlled trial of minimal access surgery simulation-based training techniques. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 30(12), 1263-1271. doi: 10.1089/lap.2020.0637
Journal - Research Article
Wells, J. M., Nair, D., Cook, N., Yi, M., Moorhead, A., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2020). End-user input into the design and validation of a synthetic thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 30(6), 685-691. doi: 10.1089/lap.2019.0600
Journal - Research Article
Moorhead, A. A., Nair, D., Morison, C., Cook, N. J., Beasley, S. W., & Wells, J. M. (2020). Development of an instrumented thoracoscopic surgical trainer for objective evaluation of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula repair. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 58, 601-609. doi: 10.1007/s11517-019-02107-6
Journal - Research Article
Yau, A., Cha, R., Jayaratnam, S., Wilson, T., Kukkady, A., Evans, S. M., & Wells, J. M. (2019). Declining incidence of pyloric stenosis in New Zealand. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(10), 1242-1245. doi: 10.1111/ans.15377
Journal - Research Article
Nair, D., Wells, J. M., Cook, N., Moorhead, A., & Beasley, S. W. (2019). Critical design and validation considerations for the development of neonatal minimally invasive surgery simulators. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 54, 2448-2452. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.05.022
Journal - Research Other
Lee, A. B. S., Little, T. A., Wells, J., & Evans, S. (2018). Ileal ulceration in a child: A rare cause of occult haemorrhage. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 88(9), E672-E673. doi: 10.1111/ans.13623
Journal - Research Other
Bajaj, M., Wells, J., Liyanage, A., Evans, S., & Hamill, J. (2018). Radiation burden of pediatric ultrasound-guided percutaneous central venous access devices: A prospective cohort study. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 53(4), 802-807. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.10.054
Journal - Research Article
Hobson, A., Krauss, M., Mandhan, P., Beasley, S., & Wells, J. (2017). Laparoscopic assisted sclerotherapy for safe treatment of retroperitoneal lymphatic malformations. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 87(Suppl. 1), (pp. 95). doi: 10.1111/ans.14001
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Wells, J. M., Milliken, I., & Powis, M. (2008). Volvulus of a jejunal lymphatic vascular malformation presenting with bilious vomiting and the radiological appearances of malrotation. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 43, E33-E35. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.08.067
Journal - Research Other
Wells, J. M., Pring, C. M., & Dexter, S. P. L. (2008). Closure of the crural defect during a two-stage oesophagogastrectomy. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 90(2), 162-163. doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2008.90.2.162
Journal - Research Other
