Gary Velan | Medicine

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

publications

Journal articles

Pervaz Iqbal M; Velan GM; O'Sullivan AJ; 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, vol. 20, pp. 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-1977-0

2020

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, vol. 19, pp. 380, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1828-z

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, vol. 29, pp. 357 - 361, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00698-1

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, vol. 26, pp. 1421 - 1431, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2019.02.021

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, vol. 9, pp. 232 - 244, http://nus.edu.sg/cdtl/engagement/publications/ajsotl-home/asian-journal-of-the-scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning/v9n2CTisdell

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, vol. 38, pp. 89 - 91, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/emip.12251

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, vol. 29, pp. 625 - 629, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00736-y

2019

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, vol. 19, pp. 18 - 35

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, vol. 18, pp. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-017-1112-z

2018

Ho V; Harris PG; Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2018, 'Knowledge maps: a tool for online assessment with automated feedback', Medical Education Online, vol. 23, pp. 1457394 - 1457394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2018.1457394

2018

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, vol. 17, pp. 197 - 197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-017-1057-2

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

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, vol. 27, pp. 550 - 566, http://www.iier.org.au/iier27/2017conts.html

2017

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, vol. 12, pp. 25 - 33, http://eahil.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/journal-2-2016-WEB-002.pdf

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, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13000-016-0452-z

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, vol. 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-016-0730-1

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, vol. 17, pp. 18 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/fohpe.v17i1.119

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, vol. 16, pp. 311 - 311, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-016-0831-x

2016

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, vol. 22, pp. 1299 - 1307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2015.07.002

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/

2015

Van Es SL; Grassi T; Velan GM; Kumar RK; Pryor W, 2015, 'Inspiring medical students to love pathology', Human Pathology, vol. 46, pp. 1408 - 1408, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humpath.2015.04.016

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, vol. 6, pp. 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2153-3539.166016

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, vol. 12, pp. 1207 - 1214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2015.06.026

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, vol. 46, pp. 1297 - 1305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humpath.2015.05.009

2015

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, vol. 14, pp. 222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-14-222

2014

Ho, V ; Kumar, RK ; Velan GM, 2014, 'Online Testable Concept Maps: Benefits for Learning about the Pathogenesis of Disease', Medical Education, vol. 48, pp. 687 - 697, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/medu.12422

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, vol. 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-14-86

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, vol. 36, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/0142159X.2014.940880

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, vol. 14, pp. 222 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-14-222

2014

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, vol. 47, pp. 123 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2013.764344

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, vol. 37, pp. 192 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00092.2012

2013

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, vol. 37, pp. 379 - 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2010.534766

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, vol. 13, pp. 22 - 31

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, vol. 12, pp. 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-12-36

2012

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, vol. 32, pp. 207 - 212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/humu.21408

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, vol. 23, pp. 137 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2011.561700

2011

Trapp EG; Barry B; Velan G, 2011, 'Health behaviours in university students', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, vol. 5, pp. 56 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2011.08.010

2011

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, vol. 20, pp. 32 - 40

2010

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, vol. 30, pp. 5 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01421590701758632

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, vol. 8, pp. 52 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-8-52

2008

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, vol. 289B, pp. 128 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20105

2006

Kumar RK; Velan GM; Korell S; Kandara M; Dee FR; Wakefield D, 2004, 'Virtual microscopy for learning and assessment in pathology', Journal of Pathology, vol. 204, pp. 613 - 618, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/path.1658

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, vol. 14, pp. 15 - 17

2004

Dziegielewski M; Velan GM; Kumar RK, 2003, 'Teaching pathology using 'hotspotted' digital images.', Medical education, vol. 37, pp. 1047 - 1048, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2923.2003.01646.x

2003

Velan GM; Kumar RK; Dziegielewski M; Wakefield D, 2002, 'Web-based self-assessments in Pathology with Questionmark Perception', Pathology, vol. 34, pp. 282 - 284, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00313020220131372

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, vol. 24, pp. 412 - 416, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01421590220145806

2002

KUMAR RK; OGRADY R; VELAN GM, 1994, 'EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR-LIKE ACTIVITY IN BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID IN EXPERIMENTAL PULMONARY FIBROSIS', FASEB JOURNAL, vol. 8, pp. A809 - A809, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1994ND19701303&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

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, vol. 10, pp. 163 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08977199409000234

1994

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, vol. 147, pp. A755 - A755, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1993LB14902897&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

1993

Velan GM; Kumar RK, 1993, 'Pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis following subacute inhalational exposure to silica: Determinants of progression', Pathology, vol. 25, pp. 282 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00313029309066590

1993

Velan GM; Kumar RK, 1992, 'IGSSPOT: an improved method for detection of individual cytokine-secreting cells', Immunology Letters, vol. 34, pp. 311 - 312, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0165-2478(92)90230-L

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, vol. 73, pp. 573 - 583

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, vol. 73, pp. 793 - 800

1992

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, vol. 27, pp. 347 - 348, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02630951

1991

Conference Posters

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

2017

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

2016

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

2015

Conference Abstracts

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

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

2017

Conference Papers

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

2017

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

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

2014

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

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

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

2012

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

2010

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

2009

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

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

1997

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

1996

Conference Presentations

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

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

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

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

2016

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

2012

Book Chapters

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

2013

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

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

2010

Awards

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

Grants

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.

Area of expertise

Educational innovations, including Web-based assessments, virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials, pathogenesis maps, and their effect upon learning outcomes in medical education and pathology.

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.