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Megan Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) from the University of Sydney. Following graduation she worked as a physiotherapist in the area of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and the Royal National Brompton Heart and Lung Hospital before joining the staff at Charles Sturt University in 1999.

Megan has held the position of physiotherapy course leader since 2007. She is currently seconded to the position of Sub Dean, professional placements for the Faculty of Science. Megan completed a PhD in 2006 examining the impact of contextual factors on clinical decision making in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Her research interests are in the area of workplace learning, clinical reasoning, reflective practice and the assessment of student performance in the workplace.