Addressing power dynamics and hierarchy in clinical training environments - an interview with Veena Singaram

Veena Singaram is Associate Professor in HPE and has recently been appointed as the Head of the Inaugural Health Professions Education (HPE) Unit at the College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.She began her academic journey as an anatomy lecturer and then transitioned into the field of medical education. This path eventually led her to complete a PhD in Health Professions Education from Maastricht University. In 2022 she received the Distinguished Educator Award from the Southern African Association of Health Professions Educationalists.Her current research focuses on utilising digital tools to create a psychologically safe environment for formative assessment feedback, enabling healthcare trainees to learn and progress without fear of failure. In this episode of the KIPRIME podcast, Veena talks to Alina Jenkins about how this area of research also delves into addressing power dynamics and hierarchy in clinical training environments, aiming to foster a constructive feedback culture and inclusive learning settings.