Commitment to Cardiovascular Education and Medical Leadership
Dr. Jonathan Sen’s commitment to excellence in cardiology extends well beyond clinical practice and research. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a sustained dedication to medical leadership, education, and trainee advocacy at national, state, and local levels. His leadership roles reflect a deep investment in shaping the future of cardiovascular medicine in Australia, while his teaching activities span more than a decade of mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.
Selected Leadership Roles
National
Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Advisory Group Member for the Clinical Trials Flagship (2019-present)
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Advanced Training Committee (ATC) in Cardiology – National Trainee Representative (2022-2023)
CSANZ Fellows-in-Training committee – Member and ATC representative (2022-2024)
Australian Medical Council (AMC) Accreditor (2016–2018)
State
Association of Queensland Advanced Trainees in Cardiology (AQuATIC) – Founding Co-Director (2021-present)
Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Advisory Group Member for the Clinical Trials Flagship (2019-present)
Inaugural Co-chair of Australian Capital Territory Junior Medical Officer Forum (2013–2014)
The Canberra Region Postgraduate Management Committee, Medical Officer Representative (2014)
Australasian Junior Medical Officer Forum (AJMOF) – Australian Capital Territory Representative (2013–2014)
‘The Canberra Doctor’ Editorial Committee Member (2011–2014)
Local
Chief Cardiology Registrar, Princess Alexandra Hospital / Metro South Health (2023-2024)
Western Health Integrated Care Hub Steering Committee Member (2020-2021)
Austin Hospital Cerner Medical Quality Improvement Committee Member (2015–2018)
General Clinical Training Committee (GCTC) / Prevocational Education and Training Committee (PETC) – JMO representative, The Canberra Hospital (2013–2014)
Health e-Future Clinical Working Group (oversight of medical information technology) – JMO Representative (2013–2014)
eOrders User Group (subcommittee for revision and improvement of medical IT systems) (2013–2014)
National Standards Organising Committee, The Canberra Hospital, Medical Officer Representative (2014)
Standard Nine Committee (recognising and responding to Clinical Deterioration in Acute Health Care) – JMO representative (2013–2014)
Educational Activities
Supervision Experience
Dr. Sen has supervised more than 250 medical students, junior doctors, and cardiology trainees over the course of his career. Since becoming a consultant, he has directly supervised 14 trainees, including 41 junior doctors of whom 18 were cardiology specialty fellows and registrars. This extensive supervision experience reflects his commitment to hands-on, mentorship-based teaching at every level of medical training.
250+
medical students, junior doctors, and cardiology trainees
14+
trainees supervised as consultant
41
junior doctors (including 18 cardiology specialty fellows and registrars)
Current Teaching Experience
He continues to supervise medical students, and trainees at the Wesley Clinical School (2026 to present), maintaining an active teaching role even while engaged in national and international clinical and research work.
Teaching History
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Fellow (supervise medical students, residents, and undergraduate students), University of Toronto, University Health Network (2025)
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Lecturer, University of Queensland Medical School (2021-2024)
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MSH Cardiology Teaching Program (trainees, exam candidates, and residents) (2021-2024)
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RACP Basic Physician Training Clinical Exam Tutor (2019-2024)
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Clinical Tutor: University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, Australian National University (2013-2024)
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Coordinator, Western Health (2020-2021)
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Contributed to establishing new monthly hospital-wide complex clinical case review (Supervised preparation of presentations) (2020-2021)
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Creation and Continuation of Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Teaching (2014-2015)
Advancing Trainee Wellbeing and Professional Development
Dr. Sen’s leadership philosophy is grounded in the belief that high-quality training environments benefit not only trainees but ultimately the patients they serve. Through his roles on the RACP Advanced Training Committee and the CSANZ Fellows-in-Training Committee, he advocated for improvements to curriculum structure, workplace culture, and trainee wellbeing at a national level. As Chief Cardiology Registrar at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, he implemented initiatives to enhance trainee experience during a period of significant service demand, balancing clinical excellence with the educational needs of registrars and fellows. Dr. Sen understands firsthand the pressures of advanced training and remains committed to creating supportive, structured environments where trainees can develop both clinical competence and professional resilience.
A Culture of Mentorship and Advocacy
Throughout his career, Dr. Sen has consistently sought to create lasting educational and professional development structures rather than simply fulfilling individual teaching obligations. From founding AQuATIC to support Queensland cardiology trainees, to establishing hospital-wide teaching programs, to serving as a national voice for trainees on the RACP Advanced Training Committee, his contributions reflect a belief that strong mentorship and advocacy strengthen the entire cardiovascular community.
This commitment continues today through ongoing supervision, clinical teaching, and engagement with professional colleges and societies. Dr. Sen welcomes opportunities to mentor and teach, and remains passionate about fostering the next generation of cardiologists.