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Our people

Deakin’s School of Medicine has a large team that includes a leadership team, academics, researchers and professional staff. The school is based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. Find a staff member, take a look through their profiles and read all about their most recent publications.

Meet the Dean of the School of Medicine

Professor Gary D Rogers is a health professions educational leader, public health researcher and GP with a focus on HIV medicine. He commenced as Professor and Dean of the School of Medicine at Deakin University in 2020.

We really encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds – who might not even have thought it would be possible for them to become a health professional – to consider studying with us.

Professor Gary D Rogers

Dean of Medicine, School of Medicine

Key contacts

Professor Gary Rogers, Dean of School, School of Medicine

Professor Alex Gentle, Deputy Head of School

Sarah Tomlinson, School Manager

Associate Professor Nicole Mercer, Associate Head of School (Indigenous Strategy)

Associate Professor Janet McLeod, Associate Head of School (Learning & Teaching)

Professor John Stambas, Associate Head of School (Research)

Professor Vin Versace, Director of Deakin Rural Health

Deakin Distinguished Professor Michael Berk, Director of IMPACT

Associate Professor Tim Walker, Director of the Damion Drapac Centre

Associate Professor Lara Fuller, Director of Rural Medical Education and Director of Rural Community Clinical School

Associate Professor Cameron Shaw, Director of Regional and Urban Medical Education and Director of Rural Community Clinical School

Alison McKean, Executive Assistant

Course directors

Richard Mansfield, Medical Imaging Course Director

Professor James Armitage, Optometry Course Director

Dr Karen D’Souza, MD Course Director

Meet our people

The School of Medicine has a range of leading academics and staff who are experts in their field or industry. Browse our community of academic, research and professional staff – you can search for a particular person by name, or search by research theme or keyword, to find an expert.

Study with us

Deakin’s School of Medicine empowers students, staff and partners to work toward positive change. Interested in studying with us? Browse our disciplines and courses.

Research with us

Deakin’s School of Medicine partners with industry, government and community to transform ideas into impact. Our world-class researchers, facilities and networks will kick-start your research career.

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any questions regarding the School of Medicine.

+61 3 9251 7777

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