Research

Health Education in Practice Journal Writing Workshop Series

Expressions of Interest open 12 January - 1 February 2026

The Health Education in Practice Journal (HEPJ) Writing Workshop Series supports early career health education researchers in NSW Health to improve their skills in writing for publication, in the field of health education research and/or evaluation.

Across three online workshops, participants will gain practical tips from experts on how to craft a quality research paper for publication, use library resources effectively, construct a sound methodology section, and plan for successful journal submission.

Spaces are limited and will be prioritised for those who are in the process of publishing a paper/s, considering submitting a manuscript to HEPJ and able to commit to attending all three workshops.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Available to NSW Health staff only
  2. Your writing project is in the field of health education research and/or evaluation

About the Workshop

Workshop 1: Writing for Publication, 30 March 2026, 11am-1pm

Topics covered:

  • Apply principles of academic writing to develop an education research manuscript.

Presenters:

  • Dr David Schmidt is a physiotherapist who has worked in an education role focusing on rural research at HETI for the last 15 years. He has completed a PhD on the topic of research skill building in the rural health workplace. He is an author, reviewer, journal manager, editor and editorial board member of the HEPJ.
  • Ms Jen Novak is the manager of the Brian Tutt Library and Information Services and has worked at NSW Health for 5 years. She has spent many years working in academic libraries, in roles incorporating all aspects of research, client and technical services, and has experience working in a research organisation.

Workshop 2: Developing a Sound Methodology Section, 15 April 2026, 11am-1pm

Topics covered:

  • Construct a robust methodology that demonstrates rigour and relevance, ensuring it is clearly aligned with the research question and overall structure of the manuscript.

Presenter:

  • Dr Curtis Lee is a Senior Lecturer, Head of Assessment/Assessment Coordinator, School of Medicine at the University of Notre Dame, and is an editorial board member for HEPJ. He has a PhD in Educational Psychology focussing on Measurement, Methodology and Assessment. He has been involved in Medical Education for the last 20 years specialising in assessment for licensure, certification and psychometrics.

Workshop 3: Writing it Up: From Draft to Submission, 1 June 2026, 11am-1pm

Topics covered:

  • Recognise the scope, readership, and submission standards of HEPJ to guide the preparation of a manuscript for publication.
  • Navigate the publication process with insight into what drives acceptance and impact.

Presenter:

  • Dr Hatem Alkhouri is a senior health and research leader with over 20 years’ experience across NSW Health and academic institutions in Australia and New Zealand. He specialises in driving multicentre research and innovation that translates evidence into practice to improve patient outcomes, safety and system efficiency. His work has been published in over 50 journals, and he is a regular peer reviewer for international journals. He also serves on the editorial board of HEPJ. Dr Alkhouri is committed to mentoring clinician-researchers and advancing collaborative, evidence-based innovation across the health system.

How to Apply

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form from 12 January - 1 February 2026. Applications must be submitted by COB 1 February 2026. As numbers are limited, late submissions will not be accepted.

Successful Applicants

Successful applicants will be notified by email by March 2026. Applicants are asked to accept the offer within 5 business days, or, if on approved leave during this period, as soon as practicable upon returning to work. Offers not accepted after that time may be reallocated.

About HEPJ

HEPJ is an open access electronic journal dedicated to research and evaluation related to health education in practice. Find out more.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please contact Luciano Melo, Senior Program Manager, Research and Journal Management Education Strategy, Research & Evaluation, HETI.