Overview
I have worked as an academic with a passion for biomedical and health education for over two decades. I have extensively taught medical, nursing, paramedicine, rehabilitation science and biomedical science students. My primary teaching responsibilities are/were delivery of physiology, anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical methodology, clinical bedside coaching, basic and advanced life skills, procedural skills and surgical skills (virtual) with cohort sizes from 10 to 1500 students. By creating a unique amalgam between biomedical and clinical concepts I have enhanced learning and students’ experience. My significant contributions to health professionals’ education have been complemented via multiple institutional awards and national teaching awards and nominations . As an academic, I have developed and implemented various innovative teaching methodologies. These include eLearning, mLearning, VoPP, flipped classrooms, patient-based and simulation-based learning to enhance students’ understanding of basic and clinically applied science.
I enjoy many facets of my academic and professional roles that have defined me as a CBL tutor, course & module coordinator, lecturer, evolving researcher, team leader and member. I am humbled by student feedback which has furthered my passion to positively impact academic and prosocial behaviours in coming generations of healthcare professionals.
Research Interests
- Healthcare professionals' education
- Clinical anatomy education
- Small to medium group teaching
- Curriculum and assessment design and development
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
Publications
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Conference Publication: Designing retrospective analysis of examination items for medical students in clinical science categorisation by Bloom’s Taxonomy, clinical relevance and student perceptions
Li, Joan, Reddy, Venkat, Steele, Megan, Forster, Ashlee, Oancea, Ilulia, Midwinter, Mark, Aland, Claire, Pillai, Suja, Simpson, Peter, Babri, Saleem and Barry, Ben (2020). Designing retrospective analysis of examination items for medical students in clinical science categorisation by Bloom’s Taxonomy, clinical relevance and student perceptions. ANZAHPE2020, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-15 July 2020.
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Conference Publication: Evaluating a combination of simulated patients and flipped classroom hybrid pedagogy to enhance learning in a nursing cohort
Babri, Awais Saleem (2020). Evaluating a combination of simulated patients and flipped classroom hybrid pedagogy to enhance learning in a nursing cohort. Australia NewZealand Association of Health Professionals Education, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 12 July 2020. Melbourne, Australia: ANZAHPE.
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Conference Publication: Evaluation of flipped classroom as a pedagogical instrument to enhance higher-order thinking in masters of nursing cohort- A Qualitative Study
Babri, Awais Saleem (2019). Evaluation of flipped classroom as a pedagogical instrument to enhance higher-order thinking in masters of nursing cohort- A Qualitative Study. ANZACA, Perth, Australia, 4-6 December 2019.
Available Projects
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Using technology to enhance delivery of anatomy
This project design has been approved by the UQHREC (Reference 2020000058). This study is designed with input from learning designer, statistician and clinically qualified professionals. It is anticipated that data collection should complete within a twelve month period witht he required nuumber of participants (n=40). This project was granted TIG funding in late 2022.
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Using ward round pedagogy to improve lecture delivery
This project design has been approved by the UQHREC (Reference 2020000534). Using evidence based pedagogy we anticipate to produce a remarkable design that will assist in improving the lecture delivery methodologies and enhance student experiences.
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Eye tracking to understand learner behaviours when examining x-rays
Publications
Book
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Clinical examination: a systematic guide to physical diagnosis
Awais Saleem Babri and Janice Elliot eds. (2014). Clinical examination: a systematic guide to physical diagnosis. Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier.
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School of Medicine clinical skills program handbook
Aland, R. C., Babri, S., Bennett, S., Colbrook, P., Callaway, L. K., Fitzgerald, J. R., Forbes, K., Hutchinson, A., Kippers, V., Knaggs, R., Landmann, J., Lewis, A., McGill, J., McPhee, B., Mitchell, C., Moore, D., Ozolins, I., Rego, P., Schafer, J., Spooner, A., Thornton, E., Turner, J., Walker, P., WIlkinson, D. and Wood, W. (2008). School of Medicine clinical skills program handbook. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.
Journal Article
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Using student-generated questions for student-centred assessment
Papinczak, Tracey, Peterson, Raymond F., Babri, Awais Saleem, Ward, Kym, Kippers, Vaughan and Wilkinson, David (2012). Using student-generated questions for student-centred assessment. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 34 (4), 439-452. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2010.538666
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Students generating questions for their own written examinations
Papinczak, Tracey, Babris, A.S., Peterson, Ray, Kippers, Vaughan and Wilkinson, David (2011). Students generating questions for their own written examinations. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 16 (5), 703-710. doi: 10.1007/s10459-009-9196-9
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Alshami, A. M., Babri, A. S., Souvlis, T. and Coppieters, M. W. (2008). Strain in the tibial and plantar nerves with foot and ankle movements and the influence of adjacent joint positions. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 24 (4), 368-376. doi: 10.1123/jab.24.4.368
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Alshami, A. M., Babri, A. S., Souvlis, T. and Coppieters, M.W. (2007). Biomechanical evaluation of two clinical tests for plantar heel pain: The dorsiflexion-eversion test for tarsal tunnel syndrome and the windlass test for plantar fasciitis. Foot & Ankle International, 28 (4), 499-505. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2007.0499
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Coppieters, M. W., Alshami, A. M., Babri, A. S., Souvlis, T., Kippers, V. and Hodges, P. W. (2006). Strain and excursion of the sciatic, tibial, and plantar nerves during a modified straight leg raising test. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 24 (9), 1883-1889. doi: 10.1002/jor.20210
Conference Publication
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Li, Joan, Reddy, Venkat, Steele, Megan, Forster, Ashlee, Oancea, Ilulia, Midwinter, Mark, Aland, Claire, Pillai, Suja, Simpson, Peter, Babri, Saleem and Barry, Ben (2020). Designing retrospective analysis of examination items for medical students in clinical science categorisation by Bloom’s Taxonomy, clinical relevance and student perceptions. ANZAHPE2020, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-15 July 2020.
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Babri, Awais Saleem (2020). Evaluating a combination of simulated patients and flipped classroom hybrid pedagogy to enhance learning in a nursing cohort. Australia NewZealand Association of Health Professionals Education, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 12 July 2020. Melbourne, Australia: ANZAHPE.
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Babri, Awais Saleem (2019). Evaluation of flipped classroom as a pedagogical instrument to enhance higher-order thinking in masters of nursing cohort- A Qualitative Study. ANZACA, Perth, Australia, 4-6 December 2019.
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Morphometric analyses of collagen content in the peripheral nerves of the human lower limb
Kippers, V., Babri, A. S. and Bennett, M. B. (2004). Morphometric analyses of collagen content in the peripheral nerves of the human lower limb. 16th International Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA 2004): Morphological Sciences as the Basis of New Life Science in the 21st Century, Kyoto International Conference Hall, Kyoto, Japan, 22-27 August, 2004. Victoria, Australia: Blackwell Publishing Asia.
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Longitudinal Excursion of Peripheral Nerves of the Human Lower Limb
Babri, A. S., Kippers, V. and Bennett, M. (2003). Longitudinal Excursion of Peripheral Nerves of the Human Lower Limb. 19th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 6-11 July 2003. Dunedin, N.Z.: University of Otago.
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Length changes in lower limb peripheral nerves related to joint motion
Babri, S., Kippers, V. and Bennett, M. B. (2001). Length changes in lower limb peripheral nerves related to joint motion. 2001 Queensland State Conference Sports Medicine in the New Millennium, Coolum, Queensland, Australia, 23-25 March, 2001. Brisbane, Australia: Sports Medicine Australia (Queensland Branch).
Other Outputs
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Structural and functional properties of peripheral nerves of the human lower limb
Babri, Saleem A. (2007). Structural and functional properties of peripheral nerves of the human lower limb. PhD Thesis, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/151551
Possible Research Projects
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
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Using technology to enhance delivery of anatomy
This project design has been approved by the UQHREC (Reference 2020000058). This study is designed with input from learning designer, statistician and clinically qualified professionals. It is anticipated that data collection should complete within a twelve month period witht he required nuumber of participants (n=40). This project was granted TIG funding in late 2022.
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Using ward round pedagogy to improve lecture delivery
This project design has been approved by the UQHREC (Reference 2020000534). Using evidence based pedagogy we anticipate to produce a remarkable design that will assist in improving the lecture delivery methodologies and enhance student experiences.
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Eye tracking to understand learner behaviours when examining x-rays
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Developing image respository of human cadaveric organs
