Rate My Professor Ruth Barnett

In early 2026, Dr. Barnett was appointed Chair of the Clinical Skills, Diagnostics and Therapeutics sub-committee in the MB ChB Strategy Group, part of the new governance structure designed to strengthen leadership in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery programme at the University of Otago. She collaborates with the CELM team, including the Associate Dean and Director, assessment convenors, and other senior lecturers, to deliver high-quality early medical education. Her work has included adapting teaching methods, such as creating instructional video clips for patient interaction during COVID-19 restrictions. Listed in the university staff directory as ELM Clinical Skills Convenor under Health Sciences, she supports the Division of Health Sciences through her educational contributions. Dr. Barnett also participates in university initiatives like teaching practical skills workshops.