Professor Gary Velan

Professor Gary Velan

Associate Dean (Education)
Medicine & Health
Faculty Office

Research Interests:
My research is based on educational innovations, including Web-based assessments, virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials, concept and knowledge maps, and their effect upon learning outcomes in medical education.

Broad Research Areas:
Medical Education, Pathology

Qualifications:
MB BS (Hons), DipHEd, PhD UNSW

Society Memberships & Professional Activities:
Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE), Member of the Australian College of Educators (ACE).

Specific Research Keywords:
eLearning, Educational Research, Learning Outcomes, Web-based Assessment

Phone
+61 2 9385 8640
  • Book Chapters | 2013
    Velan GM; Jones PD; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Using an integrated structured viva voce to assess application of foundation concepts in professional practice', in Coleman K; Flood A (ed.), Marking Time: Leading and Managing the Development of Assessment in Higher Education, edn. 1, Common Grounds Publishing LLC, Champaign, Illinois, pp. 97 - 103
    Book Chapters | 2010
    Ben-Naim D; Velan GM; Marcus N; Bain M, 2010, 'Adaptive Tutorials for Virtual Microscopy: A Design Paradigm to Promote Pedagogical Ownership.', in Aleven V; Kay J; Mostow J (ed.), Intelligent Tutoring Systems 10th International Conference, ITS 2010, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, June 14-18, 2010, Proceedings, Springer Science & Business Media, pp. 266 - 268, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13437-1_40
    Book Chapters | 2010
    Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2010, 'Learning across disciplines using virtual microscopy: new approaches', in Méndez-Vilas A; Álvarez JD (ed.), Microscopy: Science, Technology, Applications and Education, edn. Original, Formatex Research Center, Badajoz, Spain, pp. 1467 - 1473, http://www.formatex.info/microscopy4/1467-1473.pdf
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Wade SWT; Velan GM; Tedla N; Briggs N; Moscova M, 2024, 'What works in radiology education for medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Medical Education, 24, pp. 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04981-z
    Journal articles | 2023
    Huang PH; Velan G; Smith G; Fentoullis M; Kennedy SE; Gibson KJ; Uebel K; Shulruf B, 2023, 'What impacts students’ satisfaction the most from Medicine Student Experience Questionnaire in Australia: a validity study', Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 20, pp. 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2023.20.2
    Journal articles | 2022
    Chan E; Khong ML; Torda A; Tanner JA; Velan GM; Wong GTC, 2022, 'Medical teachers’ experience of emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-institutional study', BMC Medical Education, 22, pp. 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03367-x
    Journal articles | 2022
    Shulruf B; Velan GM; Kennedy SE, 2022, 'Medical student selection process enhanced by improving selection algorithms and changing the focus of interviews in Australia: a descriptive study', Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 19, pp. 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2022.19.31
    Journal articles | 2021
    Klein RP; Velan G; Young N; Shetty A; Moscova M, 2021, 'Correction to: Quality use of diagnostic imaging in trauma, and the impact on emergency medical practice—a retrospective clinical audit (Emergency Radiology, (2021), 28, 4, (761-770), 10.1007/s10140-021-01921-6)', Emergency Radiology, 28, pp. 867, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10140-021-01926-1
    Journal articles | 2021
    Klein RP; Velan G; Young N; Shetty A; Moscova M, 2021, 'Quality use of diagnostic imaging in trauma, and the impact on emergency medical practice—a retrospective clinical audit', Emergency Radiology, 28, pp. 761 - 770, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10140-021-01921-6
    Journal articles | 2020
    Pervaz Iqbal M; Velan G; O'Sullivan A; Balasooriya C, 2020, 'The collaborative learning development exercise (CLeD-EX): an educational instrument to promote key collaborative learning behaviours in medical students', BMC Medical Education, 20, pp. 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-1977-0
    Journal articles | 2020
    Shulruf B; O'Sullivan A; Velan G, 2020, 'Selecting top candidates for medical school selection interviews- A non-compensatory approach', BMC Medical Education, 20, pp. 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02031-6
    Journal articles | 2020
    Torda A; Perkovic V; Velan G, 2020, 'The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on medical education', Medical Journal of Australia, 213, pp. 188 - 188.e1, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.50705
    Journal articles | 2020
    Torda AJ; Velan G; Perkovic V, 2020, 'The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education', Medical Journal of Australia, 213, pp. 334 - 334.e1, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.50762
    Journal articles | 2020
    Wade SWT; Moscova M; Tedla N; Moses DA; Young N; Kyaw M; Velan GM, 2020, 'Adaptive tutorials versus web-based resources in radiology: a mixed methods analysis in junior doctors of efficacy and engagement', BMC Medical Education, 20, pp. 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02237-8
    Journal articles | 2019
    Carragher N; Templin J; Jones P; Shulruf B; Velan G, 2019, 'Digital Module 04: Diagnostic Measurement: Modeling Checklists for Practitioners https://ncme.elevate.commpartners.com', Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 38, pp. 89 - 91, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/emip.12251
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ho VW; Meng M; Hwang GJ; Pather N; Kumar RK; Vickery RM; Velan GM, 2019, 'Knowledge Maps: an Online Tool for Knowledge Mapping with Automated Feedback', Medical Science Educator, 29, pp. 625 - 629, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00736-y
    Journal articles | 2019
    Iqbal MP; Velan G; O'Sullivan AJ; Olupeliyawa AM; Balasooriya C, 2019, 'Developing the competency of ‘collaborative clinical practice’', MedEdPublish, 8, pp. 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.15694/mep.2019.000082.1
    Journal articles | 2019
    Rodrigo C; Tedla N; Thomas S; Polly P; Herbert C; Velan G; Saunders DN, 2019, 'Using Narratives to Teach Students Enrolled in Science and Medical Science Bachelor’s Degree Programs', Medical Science Educator, 29, pp. 357 - 361, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00698-1
    Journal articles | 2019
    Shulruf B; Velan G; Forster L; O'Sullivan A; Harris P; Taylor S, 2019, 'Insights into student assessment outcomes in rural clinical campuses', BMC Medical Education, 19, pp. 380, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1828-z
    Journal articles | 2019
    Tisdell C; Balasooriya C; Langford M; Steel A; Velan G, 2019, 'Reflecting on the UNSW Scientia Education Academy: A case study for inspiring educational excellence', Asian Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 9, pp. 232 - 244, http://nus.edu.sg/cdtl/engagement/publications/ajsotl-home/asian-journal-of-the-scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning
    Journal articles | 2019
    Wade SWT; Moscova M; Tedla N; Moses DA; Young N; Kyaw M; Velan GM, 2019, 'Adaptive Tutorials Versus Web-Based Resources in Radiology: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Efficacy and Engagement in Senior Medical Students', Academic Radiology, 26, pp. 1421 - 1431, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2019.02.021
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ho V; Harris PG; Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2018, 'Knowledge maps: a tool for online assessment with automated feedback', Medical Education Online, 23, pp. 1457394 - 1457394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2018.1457394
    Journal articles | 2018
    Iqbal M; Velan GM; O'Sullivan AJ; Balasooriya C, 2018, 'Prioritising the key behaviours that enhance the quality of collaborative learning by medical students: A modified Delphi study', Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Professional Journal, 19, pp. 23 - 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/fohpe.v19i2.236
    Journal articles | 2018
    Pervaz Iqbal M; Velan GM; O'Sullivan AJ; Balasooriya C, 2018, 'Prioritising the key behaviours that enhance the quality of collaborative learning by medical students: A modified Delphi study', FOCUS ON HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: A MULTI-PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL, 19, pp. 18 - 35
    Journal articles | 2018
    Shulruf B; Damodaran A; Jones P; Kennedy S; Mangos G; O'Sullivan AJ; Rhee J; Taylor S; Velan G; Harris P, 2018, 'Enhancing the defensibility of examiners' marks in high stake OSCEs', BMC medical education, 18, pp. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-017-1112-z
    Journal articles | 2017
    Herbert C; Velan GM; Pryor W; Kumar RK, 2017, 'A model for the use of blended learning in large group teaching sessions', BMC Medical Education, 17, pp. 197 - 197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-017-1057-2
    Journal articles | 2017
    Ho V; Velan GM, 2017, 'UNSW KNOWLEDGE MAPS: AN ONLINE TOOL FOR KNOWLEDGE MAPPING WITH AUTOMATED FEEDBACK', EDULEARN17 Proceedings, pp. 7660 - 7667, http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2017.0392
    Journal articles | 2017
    Shih P; Velan GM; Shulruf B, 2017, 'Shared values and socio-cultural norms: E-learning technologies from a social practice perspective', Issues in Educational Research, 27, pp. 550 - 566, http://www.iier.org.au/iier27/2017conts.html
    Journal articles | 2016
    Byrne-Davis LMT; Lake L; Hart J; Mooney J; Scott KM; El-Ozairi E; Burn D; Jurd K; Nairn J; Velan GM; Al-Abdulrazzaq D; Matava C; Abd El-Moneim ES; Lumsden CJ, 2016, 'An international study of consumption and contribution to social media by medical students', Journal of the European Association for Health Information and Libraries, 12, pp. 25 - 33, http://eahil.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/journal-2-2016-WEB-002.pdf
    Journal articles | 2016
    Ho V; Velan G, 2016, 'Online concept maps in medical education: Are we there yet?', Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Professional Journal, 17, pp. 18 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/fohpe.v17i1.119
    Journal articles | 2016
    Iqbal M; Velan GM; O'Sullivan AJ; Balasooriya C, 2016, 'Differential impact of student behaviours on group interaction and collaborative learning: Medical students' and tutors' perspectives', BMC Medical Education, 16, pp. 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-016-0730-1
    Journal articles | 2016
    Sahota M; Leung B; Dowdell S; Velan GM, 2016, 'Learning pathology using collaborative vs. individual annotation of whole slide images: a mixed methods trial', BMC Medical Education, 16, pp. 311 - 311, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-016-0831-x
    Journal articles | 2016
    Van Es SL; Kumar RK; Pryor WM; Salisbury EL; Velan GM, 2016, 'Cytopathology whole slide images and adaptive tutorials for senior medical students: A randomized crossover trial', Diagnostic Pathology, 11, pp. 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13000-016-0452-z
    Journal articles | 2015
    Polly P; Velan GM; Hawkins N, 2015, 'Development of Online Science Practical Lesson Resources to Enhance Student Learning in Phases 1 and 2 Medicine at UNSW Australia.', Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015, pp. 1452 - 1458, http://www.editlib.org/pv/152202/
    Journal articles | 2015
    Van Es SL; Grassi T; Velan GM; Kumar RK; Pryor W, 2015, 'Inspiring medical students to love pathology', Human Pathology, 46, pp. 1408 - 1408, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humpath.2015.04.016
    Journal articles | 2015
    Van Es SL; Kumar RK; Pryor WM; Salisbury EL; Velan GM, 2015, 'Cytopathology whole slide images and adaptive tutorials for postgraduate pathology trainees: A randomized crossover trial', Human Pathology, 46, pp. 1297 - 1305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humpath.2015.05.009
    Journal articles | 2015
    Van Es SL; Pryor WM; Belinson Z; Salisbury EL; Velan GM, 2015, 'Cytopathology whole slide images and virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials: A software pilot', Journal of Pathology Informatics, 6, pp. 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2153-3539.166016
    Journal articles | 2015
    Velan GM; Goergen SK; Grimm J; Shulruf B, 2015, 'Impact of Interactive e-Learning Modules on Appropriateness of Imaging Referrals: A Multicenter, Randomized, Crossover Study.', J Am Coll Radiol, 12, pp. 1207 - 1214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2015.06.026
    Journal articles | 2015
    Wong V; Smith AJ; Hawkins NJ; Kumar RK; Young N; Kyaw M; Velan GM, 2015, 'Adaptive Tutorials Versus Web-Based Resources in Radiology: A Mixed Methods Comparison of Efficacy and Student Engagement', Academic Radiology, 22, pp. 1299 - 1307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2015.07.002
    Journal articles | 2014
    Ho, V ; Kumar, RK ; Velan GM, 2014, 'Online Testable Concept Maps: Benefits for Learning about the Pathogenesis of Disease', Medical Education, 48, pp. 687 - 697, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/medu.12422
    Journal articles | 2014
    Pervaz Iqbal M; O'Sullivan AJ; Velan GM; Balasooriya C, 2014, 'Are we seeing the full picture of peer-assessment in medical education?', Medical Teacher, 36, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/0142159X.2014.940880
    Journal articles | 2014
    Polly P; Marcus N; Maguire D; Belinson Z; Velan GM, 2014, 'Evaluation of an adaptive virtual laboratory environment using Western Blotting for diagnosis of disease', BMC Medical Education, 14, pp. 222 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-14-222
    Journal articles | 2014
    Polly P; Marcus N; Maguire D; Belinson Z; Velan GM, 2014, 'Evaluation of an adaptive virtual laboratory environment using Western Blotting for diagnosis of disease', BMC medical education, 14, pp. 222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-14-222
    Journal articles | 2014
    Simpson PL; Scicluna HA; Jones PD; Cole AMD; O'Sullivan AJ; Harris PG; Velan G; McNeil HP, 2014, 'Predictive validity of a new integrated selection process for medical school admission', BMC Medical Education, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-14-86
    Journal articles | 2013
    Bonser S; De Permentier PJ; Green J; Velan GM; Adam P; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Engaging students by emphasising botanical concepts over techniques: innovative practical exercises using virtual microscopy', Journal of Biological Education, 47, pp. 123 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2013.764344
    Journal articles | 2013
    Marden NY; Ulman LG; Wilson FS; Velan GM, 2013, 'Online feedback assessments in physiology: effects on students’ learning experiences and outcomes', Advances in Physiology Education, 37, pp. 192 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00092.2012
    Journal articles | 2012
    Morgulis Y; Kumar RK; Lindeman R; Velan GM, 2012, 'Impact on learning of an e-learning module on leukaemia: a randomised controlled trial', BMC Medical Education, 12, pp. 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-12-36
    Journal articles | 2012
    O Sullivan AJ; Harris P; Hughes CS; Toohey SM; Balasooriya CD; Velan GM; Kumar RK; McNeil HP, 2012, 'Linking assessment to undergraduate student capabilities through portfolio examination', Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 37, pp. 379 - 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2010.534766
    Journal articles | 2012
    O Sullivan AJ; Imison M; Harris P; Hewson LD; Jones PD; McNeil HP; Moore K; Velan GM; Hughes CS, 2012, 'A bank of stories: piloting low-fidelity student-generated virtual patient cases in undergraduate medical education', Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 13, pp. 22 - 31
    Journal articles | 2011
    Kumar S; Dee FR; Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2011, 'Benefits of Testable Concept Maps for Learning About Pathogenesis of Disease', Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 23, pp. 137 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2011.561700
    Journal articles | 2011
    Trapp EG; Barry B; Velan G, 2011, 'Health behaviours in university students', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 5, pp. 56 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2011.08.010
    Journal articles | 2011
    Van vliet CM; Dowty JG; van Vliet JL; Smith L; Mead LJ; Macrae FA; John JBS; Giles GG; Southey MC; Jenkins MA; Velan GM; Hopper JL, 2011, 'Dependence of Colorectal Cancer Risk on the Parent-of-Origin of Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes', Human Mutation, 32, pp. 207 - 212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/humu.21408
    Journal articles | 2010
    Velan GM; Lattimore M; Lindeman R; Kumar RK, 2010, 'A web-based module on lymphoma for senior medical students: benefits for learning', Journal of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, 20, pp. 32 - 40
    Journal articles | 2008
    Hughes CS; Toohey SM; Velan GM, 2008, 'eMed Teamwork: a self-moderating system to gather peer feedback for developing and assessing teamwork skills', Medical Teacher, 30, pp. 5 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01421590701758632
    Journal articles | 2008
    Velan GM; Jones PD; McNeil HP; Kumar RK, 2008, 'Integrated online formative assessments in the biomedical sciences for medical students: benefits for learning', BMC Medical Education, 8, pp. 52 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-8-52
    Journal articles | 2006
    Kumar RK; Freeman B; Velan GM; De Permentier PJ, 2006, 'Integrating histology and histopathology teaching in practical classes using virtual slides', The Anatomical Record Part B, 289B, pp. 128 - 133
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kumar RK; Hawkins NJ; Harris PJ; Velan GM, 2004, 'Bridging the gap between the scientific and societal aspects of medical education', Journal of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, 14, pp. 15 - 17
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kumar RK; Velan GM; Korell S; Kandara M; Dee FR; Wakefield D, 2004, 'Virtual microscopy for learning and assessment in pathology', Journal of Pathology, 204, pp. 613 - 618
    Journal articles | 2003
    Dziegielewski M; Velan GM; Kumar RK, 2003, 'Teaching pathology using 'hotspotted' digital images.', Medical education, 37, pp. 1047 - 1048, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2923.2003.01646.x
    Journal articles | 2002
    Velan GM; Killen MT; Dziegielewski M; Kumar RK, 2002, 'Development and evaluation of a computer-assisted learning module on glomerulonephritis for medical students', Medical Teacher, 24, pp. 412 - 416
    Journal articles | 2002
    Velan GM; Kumar RK; Dziegielewski M; Wakefield D, 2002, 'Web-based self-assessments in Pathology with Questionmark Perception', Pathology, 34, pp. 282 - 284
    Journal articles | 1994
    KUMAR RK; OGRADY R; VELAN GM, 1994, 'EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR-LIKE ACTIVITY IN BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID IN EXPERIMENTAL PULMONARY FIBROSIS', FASEB JOURNAL, 8, pp. A809 - A809, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1994ND19701303&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Journal articles | 1994
    Kumar RK; Velan GM; O'grady R; Kumar RK, 1994, 'Epidermal growth factor-like activity in bionchoalveolar lavage fluid in expirimental silicosis', Growth Factors, 10, pp. 163 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08977199409000234
    Journal articles | 1993
    KUMAR RK; VELAN GM; OGRADY R, 1993, 'AN EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR-LIKE MITOGEN IN BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID AS A BIOMARKER OF SILICOTIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS', AMERICAN REVIEW OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE, 147, pp. A755 - A755, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1993LB14902897&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Journal articles | 1993
    Velan GM; Kumar RK, 1993, 'Pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis following subacute inhalational exposure to silica: Determinants of progression', Pathology, 25, pp. 282 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00313029309066590
    Journal articles | 1992
    Kumar RK; O'Grady R; Li W; Velan GM, 1992, 'Mitogenic activity for fibroblasts induced by silica and titanium dioxide particles in vitro and in vivo', International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 73, pp. 573 - 583
    Journal articles | 1992
    Li W; Kumar RK; O'Grady R; Velan GM, 1992, 'Role of lymphocytes in silicosis: Regulation of secretion of macrophage-derived mitogenic activity for fibroblasts', International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 73, pp. 793 - 800
    Journal articles | 1992
    Velan GM; Kumar RK, 1992, 'IGSSPOT: an improved method for detection of individual cytokine-secreting cells', Immunology Letters, 34, pp. 311 - 312, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0165-2478(92)90230-L
    Journal articles | 1991
    Velan GM; Kumar RK; O'Grady R, 1991, 'Prostaglandins enhance DNA synthesis by mouse lung fibroblasts in serum-free culture [2]', In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animal, 27, pp. 347 - 348, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02630951
  • Working Papers | 2020
    Iqbal MP; Velan G; O'Sullivan A; Balasooriya C, 2020, The Collaborative Learning Development Exercise (CLeD-EX): an educational instrument to promote key collaborative learning behaviours in medical students, http://dx.doi.org10.21203/rs.2.18690/v2
    Working Papers | 2019
    Iqbal MP; Velan GM; Sullivan AOSJO; Balasooriya C, 2019, The Collaborative Learning Development Exercise (CLeD-EX): an educational instrument promoting key collaborative learning behaviours in medical students, http://dx.doi.org10.21203/rs.2.18690/v1, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.2.18690/v1
  • Preprints | 2023
    Wade SWT; Velan GM; Tedla N; Briggs N; Moscova M, 2023, What works in radiology education for medical students: A systematic review and meta-analysis, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3298772/v1
    Reports | 2022
    Smith GC; Vo K; Nathan S; Carland JE; Uebel K; Hieu Dinh H; Shulruf B; Torda A; Kennedy S; O'Sullivan AJ; Palit V; Gallego Luxan B; Velan G; Biles B, 2022, Re-imagining medical student research education - University of New South Wales, Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand Inc., Volume 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28474, https://medicaldeans.org.au/md/2022/06/Research-in-the-Medical-Curriculum-Volume-1-A-window-on-innovation-and-good-practice-2022.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Velan GM; Polly P, 2020, 'RECOGNISING AND REWARDING TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION USING AN EPORTFOLIO', in EDULEARN Proceedings, IATED, presented at 12th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, 06 July 2020 - 07 July 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2020.0115
    Conference Posters | 2018
    Lutze-Mann L; Amberer M; Bilbao J; Binder T; Carlon S; Chen Z; Davis S; Dedova I; Eaton R; Holdom R; Jones P; Kanapathipillai K; Lapere K; Liu K; Mak C; Neal P; Oliver C; Pather N; Smith F; Sulway S; Taylor S; Velan G; Watson K, 2018, 'Digital assessment: empowering students and supporting teachers through innovative student-oriented educational practices', UNSW Sydney, presented at 2018 UNSW Learning and Teaching Forum — Partners in Learning: Connecting Communities, UNSW Sydney, 26 October 2018
    Conference Presentations | 2018
    Rodrigo C; Tedla N; Polly P; Herbert C; Thomas S; Velan G; Saunders D, 2018, 'Using narratives to teach Pathology', presented at Teaching and Learning Forum, UNSW, UNSW Sydney
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Ho V; Velan GM, 2017, 'UNSW KNOWLEDGE MAPS: AN ONLINE TOOL FOR KNOWLEDGE MAPPING WITH AUTOMATED FEEDBACK', in Gómez Chova L; López Martínez A; Candel Torres I (eds.), EDULEARN17 Proceedings, IATED, Barcelona, Spain, pp. 7660 - 7667, presented at 9th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Barcelona, Spain, 03 July 2017 - 05 July 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2017.0392
    Conference Abstracts | 2017
    Van Es SL; Kumar RK; Pryor WM; Salisbury ES; Velan GM, 2017, 'Digital Pathology - whole slide images and virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials: educational tools in cytopathology for anatomical pathology trainees and senior medical students', in Pathology, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Sydney Australia, Vol. 49, pp. S90 - S90, presented at Pathology Update 2017, Sydney Australia, 24 March 2017 - 26 February 2017
    Conference Posters | 2017
    Van Es SL; Kumar RK; Pryor WP; Salisbury EL; Velan GM, 2017, 'Digital cytopathology is an effective way to learn.', Sydney Australia, presented at RCPA Pathology Update 2017, Sydney Australia, 24 February 2017 - 26 February 2017
    Conference Abstracts | 2017
    Van Es SL; Pryor WM; Belinson Z; Salisbury ES; Velan GM, 2017, 'Cytopathology whole slide images and virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials: what do pathologists and trainees think?', in Pathology, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Sydney Australia, Vol. 49, pp. S90 - S90, presented at Pathology Update 2017, Sydney Australia, 24 February 2017 - 26 March 2017
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Dowdell S; Velan G; Hawkins N; Pather N; Leung B; de Permentier PJ, 2016, 'Using Mobile Technology to Increase Engagement and Learning around Biomedical Images in Lectures', presented at 15th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2016), University of Technology Sydney, 24 October 2016 - 26 October 2016
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Leung B; Dowdell S; de Permentier PJ; Pather N; Velan G; Kumar R, 2016, 'Enhancing the student experience via collaborative learning', presented at ANZAHPE-OTTAWA 2016 Joint Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 19 March 2016 - 23 March 2016
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Pather N; Dowdell S; Leung B; de Permentier PJ; Velan G; Kumar R; Hawkins N, 2016, 'Using Annotation Tools to Ensure Consistent Feedback and Support Teaching', presented at ANZAHPE-OTTAWA 2016 Joint Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 19 March 2016 - 23 March 2016
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Velan G; de Permentier PJ; Dowdell S; Hill M, 2016, 'Online Practical Examinations Using Adaptive Tutorial Technology', presented at ANZAHPE-OTTAWA 2016 Joint Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 19 March 2016 - 23 March 2016
    Conference Posters | 2016
    Velan G; de Permentier PJ; Hill M; Dowdell S, 2016, 'Online Practical Examinations Using Adaptive Tutorial Technology', UNSW Australia, presented at UNSW Learning and Teaching Forum, UNSW Australia, 31 October 2016 - 31 October 2016
    Conference Posters | 2015
    Dowdell S; Leung B; de Permentier PJ; Velan G; Pather N; Kumar R; Mitchell H; Hawkins N, 2015, 'Enabling Online, Real-Time Classroom Interactions with Digital Images to Support Student Learning', UNSW Australia, presented at UNSW Learning and Teaching Forum, UNSW Australia, 16 October 2015 - 16 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Ho, V ; Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2014, 'Online Testable Concept Maps: Benefits For Learning', in ANZAHPE 2014 CONFERENCE - CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND PROGRAMME. Gold Coast, Australia: ANZAHPE, ANZAHPE, Griffith University, pp. 197 - 197, presented at ANZAHPE 2014, Griffith University, 07 July 2014 - 10 July 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Pervaz Iqbal M; Balasooriya C; O'Sullivan AJ; Velan GM, 2014, 'Identifying the critical and important collaborative competencies that relate to effective collaborative learning environments in medicine', in ANZAHPE 2014 CONFERENCE - CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND PROGRAMME. Gold Coast, Australia: ANZAHPE, ANZAHPE, Griffith University, pp. 275 - 275, presented at ANZAHPE 2014, Griffith University, 07 July 2014 - 10 July 2014, http://media.wix.com/ugd/363deb_f855cffe2d5243bb9012cf92abef7c7d.pdf
    Conference Presentations | 2012
    Kumar RK; Van Es S; Pryor W; Velan GM; Campbell TJ; Jones PD; Smith PJ, 2012, 'An advanced standing pathway for specialist training in Pathology', pp. 132 - 132, presented at 9th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Singapore, 11 January 2012 - 15 January 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Kumar RK; Webber K; Pryor W; Gilbert C; Velan GM; Gilbert C, 2012, 'iNvestigate: an Online Resource for Learning about the Rational Use of Investigations', in ANZAHPE 2012 CONFERENCE - CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND PROGRAMME, ANZAHPE, Rotorua, New Zealand, pp. 107 - 107, presented at ANZAHPE 2012 Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 26 June 2012 - 29 June 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Velan GM; Jones PD; Kumar RK, 2012, 'Using an Integrated Structured Viva Voce to Assess Application of Foundation Concepts in Professional Practice', in ANZAHPE 2012 CONFERENCE - CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND PROGRAMME, ANZAHPE, Rotorua, New Zealand, pp. 121 - 121, presented at ANZAHPE 2012 CONFERENCE, Rotorua, New Zealand, 26 June 2012 - 29 June 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Velan GM; Klein R; Polly P, 2012, 'Impact of integrated adaptive tutorials on learning in pathology', in Tubbs SR (ed.), Abstracts of the 2012 meeting of the Australian and New Zealand association of clinical anatomists. Clinical Anatomy 26: 641–660., Wiley, Sydney, Australia, pp. 641 - 660, presented at 2012 meeting of the Australian and New Zealand association of clinical anatomists, Sydney, Australia, 09 December 2012 - 11 December 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22235
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Ben-Naim D; Velan GM; Marcus N; Bain ME, 2010, 'Adaptive Tutorials for Virtual Microscopy: A Design Paradigm to Promote Pedagogical Ownership', in Intelligent Tutoring Systems - Lecture Notes in Computer Science Volume 6095 Part II, Springer, Berlin / Heidelberg, pp. 266 - 268, presented at 10th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 14 June 2010 - 18 June 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13437-1_40
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Velan GM; Ben-Naim D; Kumar RK; Bain ME; Kan BF; Marcus N, 2009, 'Adaptive tutorials using virtual slides to enhance learning of microscopic morphology', in Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Chesapeake, VA, http://www.editlib.org/p/32546
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Leung V; O Rourke JL; Velan GM; Robertson BR; Lee A, 1997, 'Helicobacter versus Helicobacter: Insights into the microbial ecology of gastric colonisation', in Gut, B M J Publishing Group, London, England, pp. A120 - A120, presented at 10th International Wshop on Gastroduodenal Pathology and Helicobacter pylori, Lisbon, Portugal, 12 September 1997 - 14 September 1997, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1997XW44500445&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Velan GM, 1997, 'Evaluation of an innovative student manual in an undergraduate course in Pathology', in Australian and New Zealand Association for Medical Education, Australian and New Zealand Association for Medical Education, pp. 53 - 54, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association for Medical Education
    Conference Papers | 1996
    Hawkins NJ; Hewson LD; Hughes CS; Velan GM, 1996, 'The use of the world-wide web in the support of tutorials in Pathology at remote sites', in Virtual Univeristy Symposium, Virtual University Symposium, Melbourne, presented at Virtual University Symposium, Melbourne, 21 November 1996 - 22 November 1996

2008‐9            ALTC Competitive Grant. RK Kumar, GM Velan, P de Permentier, S.Bonser, P Adam, C Turnbull. Project title: “Virtual Microscopy for Enhancing Teaching and Learning”. Monetary value $129,700.

   2012‐14         Royal Australasian College of Pathologists Specialist Training Program Rural Support Initiatives. S Van Es, GM Velan. Project title: “Virtual cytology and adaptive tutorials for postgraduate specialist education in pathology.” Monetary value: $30,685.

2011‐13         Health Workforce Australia Simulated Learning Environment Grant. Member of UNSW‐led NSW Consortium for Online Learning in Healthcare. Project title: “Inter‐professional Collaboration in Healthcare (InCH)” HWA‐RFP/2011/001. Monetary value: $1,300,000.

2012‐14         National Broadband Network Grant. Member of UNSW‐led Biomedical Education Skills and Training (BEST) network. Monetary value: $3,300,000.

 2013-15          Royal Australian and NZ College of Radiologists Educational Consultancy. Impact of interactive eLearning modules for appropriate imaging referrals: a multicentre randomised crossover study. GM Velan (PI). Monetary value: $45,000.

2014                UNSW Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant. Blended Learning: a framework for selection, implementation, and evaluation. Monetary value: $25,000.

2014                UNSW Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant. Enhanced student learning with digital images through web‐based support for real‐time classroom interactions. Monetary value: $25,000.

2015                UNSW Learning and Teaching Fellowship Grant. Development and implementation of standards‐based assessment and personalised feedback in the biomedical sciences. Monetary value: $89,650.

2015‐16         UNSW Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant. Online knowledge maps: automated assessment and feedback to enhance learning in biomedical sciences. Monetary value: $20,000.

2016                UNSW Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant. Development of a blended course in Pathology. Monetary value: $20,000.

2017-2018     UNSW Scientia Education Investment Fund Grant. Development and implementation of an education portfolio to evaluate excellence of teachers at UNSW (Phase 1). Monetary value: $50,000.

2018-2019     UNSW Scientia Education Investment Fund Grant. Development and implementation of an education portfolio to evaluate excellence of teachers at UNSW (Phase 2). Monetary value: $50,000.

2017-2018    HETI Grant. Development of Online Modules in Pathology for Radiology Trainees. GM Velan (CI). Monetary value: $50,000.

1996                       Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching

1998                       Best Teacher Award – Prince of Wales Hospital

2000                       School of Pathology Award for Teaching Excellence;

2002                       School of Medical Sciences Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching

2002                       Innovative Teaching and Educational Technology (ITET) Fellowship, under the auspices of the Pro‐Vice Chancellor for Education, UNSW.

2003                       NSW Minister for Education and Australian College of Educators Quality Teaching Award

2003                       UNSW Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence

2007                       Carrick Citation (now AAUT) for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning:

  “For the design, development and implementation of integrated online formative assessments in the biomedical sciences, which provide automated individualised feedback and motivate independent learning.”

2009                       UNSW Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence; Faculty of Medicine Award for Teaching Excellence

2010                       Australian Learning and Teaching Council (now AAUT): Award for Teaching Excellence

2012                       UNSW Arc Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research Supervision

2014                       UNSW Medical Society Award for Teacher of the Year

2015                       UNSW Learning and Teaching Fellowship

2016                       UNSW Vice Chancellor’s Award for Programs that Enhance Learning: The BEST Network

2016-2021            UNSW Scientia Education Academy Fellow

 

My Teaching

Professor Velan is a dedicated medical educator with more than 30 years of experience at UNSW.

Gary is a Professor and former Head of the Dept of Pathology (2005-2016) as well as Director of Learning and Teaching Development (2011-2018) within the School of Medical Sciences. He was appointed Associate Dean (Education) in Medicine in 2016 and Senior Vice Dean (Education) in 2018. Gary’s innovations in education include the introduction of online formative assessments to UNSW, as well as the development of virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials (VMATs). Those resources have resulted in improved learning outcomes for students in Medicine and Medical Science at UNSW and beyond.

He is internationally recognised for research in medical education, focusing on eLearning as well as assessment and feedback, and has been a key contributor to educational research projects funded for more than $4.5 million. In 2015, Gary received a UNSW Learning and Teaching Fellowship to develop and implement standards‐based assessment in the biomedical sciences. In the same year, his contribution to scholarship in medical education was acknowledged by the award of a Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE).  

Gary led a UNSW SEIF1 grant awarded to the Scientia Education Academy to develop an online education portfolio (showcase) for UNSW staff: myEducation Portfolio. This portfolio can be used by staff to reflect on their achievements in teaching, as well as to curate and showcase evidence of those achievements for career development, academic promotion, teaching awards and fellowships. Gary's myEducation Portfolio profile is available to view.

Gary’s achievements in education have been recognised within UNSW by two Vice Chancellor's Awards for Teaching Excellence (2003 and 2009) and a Vice Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning (2016), at a state level by a NSW Minister of Education's Quality Teaching Award (2003), and at a national level by a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2007) and a Teaching Excellence Award (2010) from the Federal Government’s Office for Learning and Teaching.

Gary is the Co-Director of the Scientia Education Academy (July 2019 - present) and an Academic Mentor at UNSW.