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Personal profile
Biography
Claire is the Deputy Dean (Education) in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
Claire is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Fellow of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Claire is an accomplished teacher having received local, national and international awards and recognition for her teaching excellence. Her research is focussed on competency based assessment and the preparation of the health workforce such that they are best prepared to improve the health of the population.
Research area keywords
- Health Professions Educational Research
- Qualitative Methods
- Nutrition/Dietetics
- Health workforce
- Continuing Learning
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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How prepared are newly qualified dental practitioners in Australia? A longitudinal qualitative research study exploring conceptualisations and experiences of preparedness for practice.
Palermo, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ottrey, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leech, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Innes, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Roberts, S. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/06/26 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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Educating health professionals through a Knowledge Transfer Framework to reduce use of high-risk, and/or unnecessary medicines
Reeve, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Turner, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cross, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bell, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Liau, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Langford, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Galbraith, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Palermo, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ottrey, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Manias, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nielsen, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Buchbinder, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Connor, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wale, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shakib, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Magin, P. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Laver, K. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hilmer, S. N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Etherton-Beer, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Malone, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
31/01/25 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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Review of the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
Morphet, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Meiklejohn, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dix, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Palermo, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jones, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Innes, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Beattie, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kidgell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dinh, T. T. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Najm, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
13/08/24 → 5/11/25
Project: Research
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Review of Enrolled Nurse Standards for practice
Morphet, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Griffiths, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Innes, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dix, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koutoukidis, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Palermo, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jones, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Beattie, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Team, V. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/08/23 → 26/10/25
Project: Research
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Strategic integration of sustainable health care education into health professional curricula.
Palermo, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kent, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Brand, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bedi, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Pencheon, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Pritchard, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Choate, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Lazarus, M. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/07/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Multiple Interacting and Impacting Transitions for New Health Professional Graduates: Extending Transitions Theory in Health Professions Education
Rees, C. E., Ottrey, E., Kemp, C. & Palermo, C. E., 2026, The Palgrave International Handbook of Multiple and Multi-Dimensional Educational and Life Transitions. Jindal-Snape, D. (ed.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 201-219 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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‘Our training didn't prepare us for private practice’: A multi-method study of dietetics graduates' preparedness for private practice employment
Blair, M., Rees, C. E., Gibson, S., Mitchell, L. J., Ottrey, E., Monrouxe, L. V. & Palermo, C., Apr 2026, In: Nutrition and Dietetics. 83, 2, p. 181-190 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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‘They don’t know my body’: health consumer recognition and escalation of acute deterioration – a systematic review
Bonnamy, J. (Leading Author), Dart, J., Palermo, C. E., Molloy, R., Small, K. & Connell, C. (Leading Author), 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: BMJ Quality & Safety. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Allied Health Student Placements in Residential Aged Care: Attitudes, Experiences and Impact
Matthews, K. (Leading Author), Barker, L., Bourne, E., Dixon, K. & Palermo, C., Apr 2025, In: The Clinical Teacher. 22, 2, 8 p., e70041.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A review of trends in health professions education research at the turn of three decades (2000, 2010, and 2020)
Sarkar, M. (Leading Author), Rees, C. E., Barber, C. & Palermo, C., Mar 2025, In: Nurse Education Today. 146, 9 p., 106558.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access14 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean's Excellence in Education
Anderson, A. (Recipient), Palermo, C. (Recipient), Gibson, S. (Recipient), Volders, E. (Recipient), Dart, J. (Recipient), Collins, J. (Recipient), Barker, L. (Recipient), Choi, T. (Recipient) & Kleve, S. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Research grant award from the Telematics Trust, Telematics Course Development Fund.
Boyle, M. (Recipient), Williams, B. (Recipient), Brown, T. (Recipient), McKenna, L. (Recipient), Palermo, C. (Recipient) & Molloy, E. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Other distinction
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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning
Anderson, A. (Recipient), Palermo, C. (Recipient), Gibson, S. (Recipient), Volders, E. (Recipient), Dart, J. (Recipient), Collins, J. (Recipient), Barker, L. (Recipient), Choi, T. (Recipient) & Kleve, S. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Annual Conference of the Dietitians-Association-of-Australia 2023
Meiklejohn, S. (Speaker), Murray, N. (Speaker) & Palermo, C. (Speaker)
23 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Maximising Supervision Experience
Sarkar, M. (Organiser), Maghidman, M. (Organiser) & Palermo, C. (Organiser)
4 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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How to supervise effectively
Sarkar, M. (Organiser), Maghidman, M. (Organiser) & Palermo, C. (Organiser)
22 Apr 2022 → 25 May 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Conference 2020
Hay, M. (Speaker), Palermo, C. (Speaker), Allen, L. (Speaker) & Kleve, S. (Speaker)
12 Jul 2020 → 15 Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Conference 2020
Hay, M. (Speaker), Allen, L. (Speaker), Palermo, C. (Speaker) & Armstrong, E. (Speaker)
12 Jul 2020 → 15 Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference