Curtin University\u00a0will today\u00a0recognise 11 leaders in the Western Australian healthcare community for their outstanding dedication and leadership by conferring on them the title, Adjunct Associate Professor or Adjunct Professor.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The new Adjuncts will contribute their expertise to key Health Sciences projects including partnerships with industry, curriculum development, clinical placements and Curtin\u2019s Medical School proposal.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The Adjunct appointments will be awarded by the Faculty of Health Sciences to industry experts who fulfil a number of criteria including a significant record of public service, an established professional reputation, and an ability to contribute to the development of the Faculty.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Professor Jill Downie, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences said the honour recognised each person\u2019s contribution to the quality of healthcare available to Western Australians.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to congratulate our new Adjunct Professors for their significant achievements to date, which makes them all very worthy recipients of this honour,\u201d Professor Downie said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is an exciting time of change at Curtin with many significant projects in progress, and we look forward to the new Adjuncts, who are talented leaders in their respective fields, contributing to the success of the Faculty.\u201d<\/p>\n
The healthcare leaders who will receive the title of Adjunct Professor are:<\/p>\n
Four Adjunct Associate Professors will also be named:<\/p>\n
The appointment of the title \u2018Adjunct\u2019 signifies the commencement of a closer relationship between a University and an expert working in the field. The title is awarded for three years, or until the Adjunct resigns from the appointment.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The Faculty currently has 200 active Adjunct appointments in place, with experts across all fields of healthcare who assist Curtin in areas of research, teaching, curriculum development and partnerships with industry.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The new Adjuncts will be honoured at a ceremony at Curtin University this evening, featuring an address by Dr Simon Towler, Western Australia\u2019s Chief Medical Officer, and one of the new adjunct appointments.<\/p>\n