Alan M. Batt PhD MSc PGCME MAcadMEd FHEA

Dr. Alan Batt is Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Monash University and Charles Sturt University, and Professor at Fanshawe College. He is a Scientist with the McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, and Deputy Editor of Paramedicine. Dr. Batt is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a Member of the Academy of Medical Educators (UK). His program of research uses mixed-methods approaches to explore health professions education, with a focus on professional competencies, care of underserved and vulnerable populations, and structural determinants of health. Dr. Batt is an experienced paramedic clinician, educator, and researcher, and serves as a subject matter expert on paramedicine and paramedic education for a number of bodies nationally and internationally.

Education

• PhD, Monash University
• Postgraduate Certificate, Medical Education, Newcastle University
• MSc, Critical Care, Cardiff University
• Certificate, Disaster Management, TISS/IFRC
• Graduate Certificate, Intensive Care Paramedicine, Charles Sturt University
• Diploma, Emergency Medical Technology, University College Dublin

Teaching interests

• Social determinants of health
• Professional issues
• Research capacity

Research interests

• Evolving role of paramedicine
• Structural and social determinants of health
• Vulnerable, marginalized and under-served populations
• Health professions education
• Competency framework development

Awards and Grants

• $750,000+ of grant funding to date
• Research Impact Award, Monash University
• Presidents Award, Paramedic Association of Canada

Honours

• Fellow, Higher Education Academy
• Member, Academy of Medical Educators

Publications

• Available on Google Scholar, ResearchGate and portfolio (links below)