Michael Pang

Position: Lecturer
Discipline: Physiotherapy
Location: Gippsland Campus, Room 4N-260
Phone: (03) 5327 6846
Email: michael.pang@federation.edu.au

Qualifications

Bachelor of Physiotherapy – James Cook University – 2012

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education – Australian Catholic University – 2021

Teaching

Courses

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (PY5)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (PY8)

Units

  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology (NHPPS2124)
  • Advanced Topics in Physiotherapy (NHPPS4004)

Biography

Michael Pang is a highly qualified physiotherapist with a robust background in supporting individuals living with chronic respiratory diseases. His extensive clinical experience spans across various settings, including metropolitan, regional, and rural and remote health services. This diverse clinical exposure has enriched his understanding of the unique challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers in different geographical contexts.

Michael has served in various academic roles across Queensland and Victoria, bringing practical insights from clinical roles into his academic pursuits. His commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations has been a driving force throughout his career.

Currently, Michael is a PhD candidate at Federation University, where his research explores the critical issue of health care access equity. His doctoral study focuses on how continuous professional development (CPD) access influences the retention of rural allied health workforces. This research is vital in addressing workforce shortages and ensuring sustainable healthcare services in rural areas.

Areas of expertise

Michael has a strong clinical background in public health focusing on moving health care upstream for people living with chronic disease. Specific areas of expertise include:

(1) Respiratory physiotherapy

Michael brings a wealth of experience in respiratory physiotherapy, encompassing the entire care continuum from critical care to community care and pulmonary rehabilitation. In his previous academic roles as a lecturer in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, Michael has educated future clinicians on the complexities of managing respiratory conditions. His dedication to interprofessional care is exemplified through his work in pulmonary rehabilitation, where he has collaborated with speech pathology peers to identify and address dysphagia among individuals living with COPD. This holistic and collaborative approach ensures comprehensive care for patients and highlights the importance of integrating diverse healthcare disciplines in respiratory care.

(2) Workforce development

Michael has extensive experience in the development of professional workforce initiatives, particularly in the design, development, and delivery of competency training for junior allied health staff. He has successfully integrated training programs with academic and clinical partners to ensure comprehensive and practical learning experiences. Notably, Michael led the development of capability-building programs for allied health staff to manage patients with high acuity and critical care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic across a major health network. His efforts have significantly enhanced the preparedness and proficiency of healthcare professionals in handling complex and emergent health situations.

(3) Undergraduate education & training

Michael has diverse experience in undergraduate physiotherapy education, having contributed to programs at multiple universities across Australia. He has designed and delivered comprehensive education in both classroom and work-integrated learning settings within healthcare environments. Michael has spearheaded scholarly teaching and learning practices, focusing on technology-enhanced learning, international student placements, high fidelity simulation, and student-led clinics. These initiatives not only enrich student learning experiences but also address pressing community healthcare needs.

Research interests

  • Regional and rural healthcare issues.
  • Allied health continuing professional development and ongoing learning
  • Allied health education & training
  • Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy care

Publications

Refereed journal articles

King, O., West, E., Alston, L., Beks, H., Callisaya, M., Huggins, C. E., Murray, M., Mc Namara, K., Pang, M., Payne, W., Peeters, A., Pithie, M., Sayner, A.M. & Wong Shee, A. (2024). Models and approaches for building knowledge translation capacity and capability in health services: a scoping review. Implementation Science, 19(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-024-01336-0

Refereed conference proceedings

Pang, M., Orr, E., Halliburton, N., Ainslie, E., & Griffiths, A. (2023). Grampians Health Covid-19 interdisciplinary training for allied health in critical care. Western Alliance 2023 Symposium, Warrnambool, Victoria.

Pang, M. (2023). Identification of allied health professional development needs in regional and rural western Victoria. Western Alliance 2023 Symposium, Warrnambool, Victoria.

Pang, M. (2023). Developing our futures: A shared responsibility approach to relevance in ongoing learning. Hume Allied Health Conference, Shepparton, Victoria.

Orr, E., Perera, R., Clapham, R., Thompson, A., Pang, M., Entesari-Tatifi, D., & Dalgleish, G. (2021). Exploring speech pathology service delivery and dysphagia identification in a community pulmonary rehabilitation program for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Local Contexts, Global Practice – Speech Pathology Australia Conference, Online.