Judy Sheahan

I am an academic and critical care paramedic with almost 20 years clinical, academic and leadership experience across South Africa, the UK, the Middle East, and Australia. My background includes ground ambulance, critical care, and aeromedical retrieval, as well as teaching in both undergraduate and postgraduate paramedicine programs. I am passionate about developing the paramedicine profession through high-quality education, research, and academic mentoring. My research interests include paramedicine education, academic identity formation and transformation, workforce development and innovative educational practices. I value international collaboration and am committed to strengthening research capacity and academic pathways in paramedicine. 

Area of research: Paramedicine education, professional identity formation, clinician-to-academic transitions, academic workforce development in paramedicine, higher education in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), generative-AI in teaching, learning and assessment.

Are you currently taking students? Maybe

What supervision can you provide? Honours, Masters, Co-supervisor

Supervision approach: My approach to student supervision is collaborative and relationship-focused. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where students feel supported to explore, question, and grow as researchers. I see supervision as a partnership that balances academic rigour with encouragement and flexibility. I prioritise open communication, regular feedback, and fostering independence, while tailoring support to each student’s goals, background, and stage of development.

Affiliations:

• Edith Cowan University (Australia)
• University of Cape Town (South Africa)

Professional links:

• LinkedIn
• Google Scholar
• ORCID