Dr Peta Tehan is a clinical high-risk podiatrist, researcher and educator. Dr Tehan completed her PhD in non-invasive vascular assessment of the lower limb and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in podiatric rheumatology. Dr Tehan leads a clinical wound care research program at Monash University with a focus on peripheral artery disease, diabetes-related foot ulceration, nutrition, empathy and patient centred care. Dr Tehan’s leadership in research, education and governance is recognised with prestigious appointments with the AHPRA podiatry accreditation committee, as a member of the NSW podiatry council, and as trustee of the Australian Podiatry Education Research Fund.
Dr Tehan is an experienced educator with >15 years of experience teaching in tertiary education. Dr Tehan’s educational experience ranges from undergraduate to postgraduate and includes higher degree by research supervision. Dr Tehan has a micro credential in Clinical Simulation; and another in Indigenisation of Curricula. Dr Tehan led the development of the education modules for the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme for the federal government, a project of national significance.
Dr Tehan regularly acts as scientific chair for conferences for Wounds Australia and the Australian Podiatry Association in recognition of her standing in these professions. Dr Tehan is an executive board member of Wounds Australia, a fellow of Wounds Australia and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Podiatric Medicine) Glasgow.