Prof Debra Nestel
Professor of Surgical Education
Department of Surgery
344 Scholarly works
3 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Do you want to be a surgeon? A qualitative study of medical students in Australia
DOI: 10.11157/fohpe-vol27iss2id9032026
Journal article
Rethinking “technical” competence: beyond binary classifications in surgical education and practice
DOI: 10.1007/s44186-025-00455-62026
Journal article
Who gets to hold the knife? Gender and autonomy in (Australian) surgical training
DOI: 10.1007/s44186-025-00412-32026
Journal article
Holding a Mirror to Ourselves: Remediation Policy in Surgical Training in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
DOI: 10.1111/ans.705302026
Journal article
Factors affecting the collection of clinical data for quality improvement at a tertiary centre in Papua New Guinea: a qualitative study
DOI: 10.7189/jogh.16.041252025
Research grants (other domestic)
The What, Who, How, and Why of Health Professions Education (HPE) PhDs
2023
Research Grant
Recommendations for a Robotic Colorectal Surgery Curriculum for Fellowship Training in Australia: A Scoping Review of the Literature
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Advancing the Science of Surgical Education: Reflections From the 2025 University of Melbourne Department of Surgery Research Showcase
DOI: 10.1111/ans.708152026
Journal article
“We Don't Want You to Be Dismissed”: Perspectives of Remediation From Surgical Education and Training Managers
DOI: 10.1111/ans.702942026
Journal article
Why Do They Not Want to Be Surgeons? Female Medical Students' Career Intentions in Australia
DOI: 10.1111/ans.707252026
Journal article
Building excellence in simulation programs: Experiences and examples from ASPIRE Award recipients and panellists
DOI: 10.1080/0142159X.2026.26289582026
Journal article
Advancing medical and health professional education programs: Highlights from the building excellence series
DOI: 10.1080/0142159X.2026.2625880
RECENT PROJECTS
2016
Research Grant
Colonoscopy Simulation: Criterion Validity Using Direct Observation of Procedural Skills