Brent Smith

Brent Smith

Lecturer in Rural Health - Albury

MBA (Marketing), Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)

Biography

Brent is a registered podiatrist and has participated in clinical education for many years. Before joining Three Rivers DRH, Brent worked in private practice, then joined Charles Sturt University to provide podiatry clinical supervision and manage the university clinic in Thurgoona.

Brent’s role provides clinical education support to students and clinicians in the Albury region of the Three Rivers DRH footprint. In addition, Brent leads the coordination of our health promotion placements conducted at the Henty Machinery Field Days and the Australian National Field Days.

Research

Teaching and Research

Brent is involved in the delivery of face to face and online continuing professional development.

In addition, Brent is responsible for creating and moderating the pre-placement preparation and introduction to clinical supervision Three Rivers DRH online modules.

Brent's research interests include clinical education and clinical placement experiences.

Brent is a PhD candidate. His thesis is titled ‘Expanding and sustaining clinical placements for pre-registration allied health students in rural Australia’.

Professional

Awards

  • 2015 Faculty of Science award for academic and professional excellence
  • 2019 Charles Sturt University excellence award (Three Rivers DRH)