Associate Professor Brahm Marjadi

Associate Professor, Community Engaged Learning,
Dean's Unit - School of Medicine

Biography
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Publications
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Teaching

Biography

Brahm is an Associate Profesor in Community Engaged Learning, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University. He has a medical degree and general practice training from Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, and Master of Public Health and PhD in Community Medicine from the University of New South Wales, Australia, focusing on healthcare-associated infection prevention and control and cross-cultural knowledge translation. Brahm has traversed all sectors of Medicine from laboratory benches to primary care as a GP, to infection prevention in clinics and hospitals, and grass-root public health in the community. He is a champion of diversity, intersectionality, inclusion, and equity in health and medical education.

Brahm has been an academic since 1996, teaching medical microbiology, infection control, research methods, evidence-based medicine and social determinants of health to medical, nursing, public health and pharmacy students. His teaching portfolio spans the undergraduate, Honours, Master’s and PhD levels in Indonesia and Australia. Joining Western Sydney University in 2013, Brahm now serves as the School of Medicine's Associate Dean for Engagement and oversees the School's community engagement partnerships and initiatives. He is also the Senior Advisor of Medicine in Context, the School’s flagship community engaged learning program.

This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Marjadi.

Qualifications

PhD University of New South Wales
MPH University of New South Wales

Professional Memberships

International Community of Practice for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medical Education (2016)
Out For Australia (2015)

Awards

WSU Vice-Chancellor Award for Excellence in University Engagement and Sustainability 2015-12-18

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

Dean's Unit - School of Medicine

Committees

School of Medicine Executive
SoM Curriculum Committee

Contact

Email:	B.Marjadi@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone:	(02) 4620 3316
Mobile:	0405000194
Location:	30.3.28 Campbelltown

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

400810 Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2014
400810 Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2015
400810 Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2016
400810 Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2017
400810 Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2018
400810 Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2019
400810 Integrated Clinical Rotations 1, 2020
400811 Integrated Clinical Rotations 2, 2013
400811 Integrated Clinical Rotations 2, 2014
400862 Foundations of Medicine 2, 2013
MEDI1004 Clinical Sciences 1, 2019
MEDI1004 Clinical Sciences 1, 2020
MEDI1004 Clinical Sciences 1, 2021
MEDI1004 Clinical Sciences 1, 2022
MEDI2003 Clinical Sciences 2, 2020
MEDI2003 Clinical Sciences 2, 2021
MEDI2003 Clinical Sciences 2, 2022
MEDI3006 Applied Clinical Sciences 1, 2021
MEDI3006 Applied Clinical Sciences 1, 2022

Publications

Books

Marjadi, B. and Pratidina Susilo, A. (2016), 'Meneliti itu Menyenangkan: Metodologi Penelitian Kuantitatif dan Kualitatif bagi Peneliti Kesehatan Pemula', : Penerbit Lembah Manah 9786021171158.
Marjadi, B. (2004), 'Menyusun Batu Penjuru: Pendidikan Seksualitas Dasar Dengan Permainan Interaktif Dan Inovatif', : Kanisius 9789792108095.

Chapters in Books

Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Perz, J., Crossing the Line Study Team, .., Liamputtong, P., Sekar, J., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Dune, T., Brook, E., Noack-Lundberg, K., Ryan, S., Thepsourinthone, J. and Charter, R. (2023), 'Violating bodily boundaries : sexual violence experiences of trans women', Trans Reproductive and Sexual Health: Justice, Embodiment and Agency, Routledge 9780367686192.
Marjadi, B., Micheal, S., Mason, G. and Gauci-Mansour, V. (2023), 'Managing digital divide in a fully integrated, community-engaged medical curriculum within a hyper-diverse context : reflections from Western Sydney University School of Medicine', Improving Inclusivity in Higher Education: Addressing the Digital Divide in the COVID Pandemic, Springer 9789819950751.
Liamputtong, P., Noack-Lundberg, K., Dune, T., Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Marjadi, B., Perz, J., Schmied, V., Sekar, J. and Brook, E. (2022), 'Researching sexual violence with trans women of color in Australia', Handbook of Social Inclusion: Research and Practices in Health and Social Sciences, Springer 9783030895938.

Journal Articles

Micheal, S., Kellett, A., Lessey, N. and Marjadi, B. (2023), 'Gamified innovation to teach patient disadvantage', Clinical Teacher, vol 20, no 1 .
Marjadi, B., Flavel, J., Baker, K., Glenister, K., Morns, M., Triantafyllou, M., Strauss, P., Wolff, B., Procter, A., Mengesha, Z., Walsberger, S., Qiao, X. and Gardiner, P. (2023), 'Twelve tips for inclusive practice in healthcare settings', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 20, no 5 .
Osei Asibey, B., Marjadi, B. and Conroy, E. (2023), 'Alcohol, tobacco and drug use among adults experiencing homelessness in Accra, Ghana : a cross-sectional study of risk levels and associated factors', PLoS One, vol 18, no 3 .
Marjadi, B., Chiavaroli, N., Sorinola, O., Milos Nymberg, V., Joyce, C., Parsons, C. and Ryan, A. (2023), '[In Press] Diversity audit of medical school examination questions', Teaching and Learning in Medicine, .
Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Perz, J., Liamputtong, P., Sekar, J., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Dune, T. and Brook, E. (2022), 'Crossing boundaries and fetishization : experiences of sexual violence for trans women of color', Journal of Interpersonal Violence, vol 37, no 5-6 , pp 3552 - 3584.
Marjadi, B., Scobie, J., Doyle, K., Tobin, S., Whitton, G., Rollinson, N., Haque, S., Fava, G., Smith, M., Spannenberg, J. and Micheal, S. (2022), 'Twelve tips for engaging students and community partners in medical education', Medical Teacher, vol 44, no 12 , pp 1340 - 1346.
Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Perz, J., Liamputtong, P., Sekar, J., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Dune, T. and Brook, E. (2022), 'Gender affirmation and social exclusion amongst trans women of color in Australia', International Journal of Transgender Health, vol 23, no 1-2 , pp 79 - 96.
Mousavi-Roknabadi, R., Momennasab, M., Groot, G., Askarian, M. and Marjadi, B. (2022), 'Medical error and under-reporting causes from the viewpoints of nursing managers : a qualitative study', International Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol 13, no 1 .
Marjadi, B., Alfian, R., Susanto, Y., Tjandra, L., Pratama, A. and Schneider, C. (2022), 'Pharmacists' continuing professional development for non-communicable diseases management : a consensus study', Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, vol 18, no 11 , pp 3964 - 3973.
Hawkey, A., Ussher, J., Liamputtong, P., Marjadi, B., Sekar, J., Perz, J., Ryan, S., Schmied, V., Brook, E. and Dune, T. (2021), 'Trans women's responses to sexual violence : vigilance, resilience, and need for support', Archives of Sexual Behavior, vol 50, no 7 , pp 3201 - 3222.
Noack-Lundberg, K., Liamputtong, P., Marjadi, B., Ussher, J., Perz, J., Schmied, V., Dune, T. and Brook, E. (2020), 'Sexual violence and safety : the narratives of transwomen in online forums', Culture, Health and Sexuality, vol 22, no 6 , pp 646 - 659.
Marjadi, B., Mapedzahama, V., Rogers, G., Donnelly, M., Harris, A., Donadel, D., Jakstas, E., Dune, T., Lo, W., Micheal, S., McKnight, T., Hennessy, A., Ganapathy, V. and Pacey, F. (2020), 'Medicine in context : ten years' experience in diversity education for medical students in Greater Western Sydney, Australia', GMS Journal for Medical Education, vol 37, no 2 .
Osei Asibey, B., Conroy, E. and Marjadi, B. (2020), 'Health problems and healthcare service utilisation amongst homeless adults in Africa : a scoping review', BMC Public Health, vol 20, no 1 .
Liamputtong, P., Noack-Lundberg, K., Dune, T., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Ussher, J., Perz, J., Hawkey, A., Sekar, J. and Brook, E. (2020), 'Embodying transgender : an analysis of trans women in online forums', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 17, no 18 .
Schaffarczyk, K., Nathan, S., Marjadi, B., Hsu, J. and Poulos, R. (2020), 'Non-occupational falls from ladders in men 50 years and over : contributing factors and impact', Injury, vol 51, no 8 , pp 1798 - 1804.
Mousavi-Roknabadi, R., Momennasab, M., Askarian, M., Haghshenas, A. and Marjadi, B. (2019), 'Causes of medical errors and its under-reporting amongst pediatric nurses in Iran : a qualitative study', International Journal for Quality in Health Care, vol 31, no 7 , pp 541 - 546.
Brata, C., Schneider, C., Marjadi, B. and Clifford, R. (2019), 'The provision of advice by pharmacy staff in eastern Indonesian community pharmacies', Pharmacy Practice, vol 17, no 2 .
Susilo, A., Marjadi, B., van Dalen, J. and Scherpbier, A. (2019), 'Patients' decision-making in the informed consent process in a hierarchical and communal culture', The Asia Pacific Scholar, vol 4, no 3 , pp 57 - 66.
Salamonson, Y., Ramjan, L., Villarosa, A. and Marjadi, B. (2018), 'Does clinical placement in a community alcohol and other drugs rehabilitation centre influence students' career intention?', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, vol 27, no 2 , pp 794 - 803.
Micheal, S. and Marjadi, B. (2018), 'Blended learning to teach gender in medical school', Clinical Teacher, vol 15, no 3 , pp 208 - 213.
Talib, Z., Palsdottir, B., Briggs, M., Clithero, A., Miniclier Cobb, N., Marjadi, B., Preston, R. and Willems, S. (2017), 'Defining community-engaged health professional education : a step toward building the evidence', NAM Perspectives, .
Cho, K., Marjadi, B., Langendyk, V. and Hu, W. (2017), 'Medical student changes in self-regulated learning during the transition to the clinical environment', BMC Medical Education, vol 17, no 1 .
Cho, K., Marjadi, B., Langendyk, V. and Hu, W. (2017), 'The self-regulated learning of medical students in the clinical environment : a scoping review', BMC Medical Education, vol 17, no 1 .
Marjadi, B., Nguyen, J., Hoppett, P. and McLaws, M. (2017), 'Needlestick injury among medical students in an Australian university', Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, vol 3, no 2 .
Weston, K., Mullan, J., Hu, W., Thomson, C., Rich, W., Knight-Billington, P., Marjadi, B. and McLennan, P. (2016), 'Academic guidance in medical student research : how well do supervisors and students understand the ethics of human research?', Journal of Academic Ethics, vol 14, no 2 , pp 87 - 102.
Brata, C., Fisher, C., Marjadi, B., Schneider, C. and Clifford, R. (2016), 'Factors influencing the current practice of self-medication consultations in Eastern Indonesian community pharmacies : a qualitative study', BMC Health Services Research, vol 16 .
Wang, W., Wong, K., Zhou, J., Zhu, M., Marjadi, B., McHutchison, B., O'Grady, G. and Ho, V. (2016), 'Correlations of the severity of dyspepsia symptoms with electrogastrography, quality of life and psychological distress : a nested cross-sectional study of functional dyspepsia patients', Gastroenterology, vol 150, no 4 , pp 353 - 354.
Brata, C., Marjadi, B., Schneider, C., Murray, K. and Clifford, R. (2015), 'Information-gathering for self-medication via Eastern Indonesian community pharmacies : a cross-sectional study', BMC Health Services Research, vol 15, no 8 .
Hedayati, H., Marjadi, B. and Askarian, M. (2014), 'Barriers to standard precautions adherence in a dental school in Iran : a qualitative study', American Journal of Infection Control, vol 42, no 7 , pp 750 - 754.
Marjadi, B. and McLaws, M. (2010), 'Rural Indonesian health care workers' constructs of infection prevention and control knowledge', American Journal of Infection Control, vol 38, no 5 , pp 399 - 403.
Marjadi, B. and McLaws, M. (2010), 'Hand hygiene in rural Indonesian healthcare workers : barriers beyond sinks, hand rubs and in-service training', Journal of Hospital Infection, vol 76, no 3 , pp 256 - 260.
Sciortino, R., Ridarineni, N. and Marjadi, B. (2010), 'Caught between social and market considerations : a case study of Muhammadiyah charitable health services', Reproductive Health Matters, vol 18, no 36 , pp 25 - 34.
Marjadi, B., Susilo, A. and McLaws, M. (2009), 'Hepatitis B-related policies : inconsistent patient safety in Indonesian hospitals', American Journal of Infection Control, vol 37, no 6 , pp 520 - 521.
Marjadi, B. (2001), 'Challenges in developing infection control programmes for Indonesia', Australian Infection Control, vol 6, no 1 , pp 22 - 25.

Conference Papers

Micheal, S., Nguyen, T., Gupta, A., Graves, J. and Marjadi, B. (2023), 'Partnership pedagogy approach to gender and sexuality diversity curriculum in medical education', Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Gold Coast, Qld..
Marjadi, B. and Micheal, S. (2022), 'Ethical vs strategic partnerships : where to draw the line?', Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Online.
Micheal, S. and Marjadi, B. (2022), 'Promoting university-community -student partnerships : strategies, framework and future plans', Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Online.
Micheal, S., Possamai-Inesedy, A., Page, S., Doyle, K. and Marjadi, B. (2022), 'Teaching & learning partnerships : from policy to practice', Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Online.
McKnight, T. and Marjadi, B. (2019), 'Mixed-methods analysis of constructive alignment in students' learning from patients living in the community', The Network Towards Unity for Health Conference, Darwin, N.T..
Marjadi, B. and McKnight, T. (2019), 'Social accountability in medical curriculum : working with gaps and gaping holes', The Network Towards Unity for Health Conference, Darwin, N.T..
Marjadi, B., Dave, K. and Mason, G. (2017), 'A community of inquiry approach to learning design in a community-engaged learning program', Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Conference, Toowoomba, Qld..
Micheal, S., Marjadi, B., Donnelly, M. and Hope, P. (2017), 'Guiding student transition to clinical learning through community immersion', Australia and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Adelaide, S.A..
Micheal, S. and Marjadi, B. (2017), 'From traditional teaching to blended learning in a community-engaged placement program', Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators. Conference, Adelaide, S.A..

Other Publications

2022, 'Vice-Chancellor's Gender Equality Fund Final Report 2022: Voice of Western through Data Unlinkability: Setting the Agenda for Better Equity', Report
2020, 'Crossing the Line: Lived Experience of Sexual Violence among Trans Women of Colour from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Backgrounds in Australia', Report
2016, 'Mobility and HIV Risk in a Border Region: A Study of Factors Affecting Risk on the Border of Papua, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea', Report

Brahm is a mixed-methods researcher. His research areas of interest include:

- Diversity, intersectionality, equity and inclusion

- Community-engaged medical education

- Cross-cultural knowledge translation especially in low-resource settings