The Education Unit oversees and assists staff in the design, development, maintenance, and evaluation of the Otago Medical School MBChB curriculum on the Wellington campus. The Unit also supports staff professional development and represents the Wellington ALM programme on various subcommittees of the Medical Curriculum Committee.
The Unit is headed up by the Associate Dean – Education Unit (ADME) and includes an Education Adviser, eLearning Facilitator, Clinical Skills Director, Regional Clinical Education Advisers, media production support and administrative staff.
The Unit also hosts the Director of the Education Development and Staff Support Unit, the OMS Education Adviser for Staff Development, and the CEDI Teaching Fellow – Student Academic Skills.
Available support
We're here to support you with:
- Planning, development and delivery
- Assessment
- Creating AV material
- eLearning development
- Course evaluation
- Student learning support
- Professional development
- Confirmation path processes
- Educationally focussed research
Our staff
Dr Amanda Collins
Associate Dean Medical Education (ADME)
The ADME is responsible for leadership in the development of the MB ChB curriculum within the University of Otago, Wellington campus and regional sites as part of the Faculty of Medicine.
The ADME coordinates course delivery through liaison with module convenors and with the School Curriculum Committee to ensure that the School is meeting the overall objectives of the medical programme.
Contact
Email amanda.collins@otago.ac.nz
Tehmina Gladman PhD
Education Adviser (EA)
The Education Adviser is available to assist staff in a range of educational matters, including: the planning, development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of courses, professional development, research with an educational focus and confirmation pathway processes.
Contact
Email eu.eduadvisor.uow@otago.ac.nz
Dawn Kelly
Professional Practice Fellow in eLearning
The Professional Practice Fellow in eLearning facilitates design and development of quality online, and blended, teaching and learning processes and assessment. The Professional Practice Fellow also collaborates with staff on related research.
Contact
Email eu.elearning.uow@otago.ac.nz
Dr Estelle Jaine
Clinical Skills Director
The Clinical Skills Director provides support in the development and enhancement of clinical skills across the curriculum.
Contact
Email estelle.jaine@otago.ac.nz
Luke Pilkinton-Ching
Media Production Support
The Videographer/ Photographer is able to provide creative and engaging resource material for your teaching activities.
Contact
Email eu.media.uow@otago.ac.nz
Jennabeth Fuge
UOW Education Unit Administrator
The Education Unit is supported by professional staff in the facilitation of their work.
Contact
Email education.uow@otago.ac.nz
The following staff are hosted by UOW Education Unit but are members of other Departments within the University of Otago.
Centre for Educational Development and Innovation (CEDI)
Trish Morison
Student Academic Skills – advice and support for study
CEDI has one staff member dedicated to providing Student Academic Skills services at the Wellington campus. Trish Morison is available Monday and Wednesday 8.30 to 4.30 and Tuesdays 12.30 to 4.30, for support, advice, skills development and coaching in any study-related area including academic writing, presentation skills, time and task management, research, and exam preparation.
Students are encouraged to book ahead by email for online or face to face, individual or small group consultations. Staff referrals are welcome, and in-class tailored skills development workshops are available on request.
Email learningadvisor.uow@otago.ac.nz