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Clinician
Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-informed patient care.
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CREAMS Framework
A professional development framework bringing six interconnected healthcare roles into one structured model: Clinician, Researcher, Educator, Advocate, Mentor and Social Mobiliser.
Six integrated roles
One professional identity. Six dimensions.
CREAMS helps healthcare professionals develop complementary capabilities across clinical practice, evidence, education, advocacy, mentorship and community engagement.
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Researcher
Use research, critical appraisal and evidence to improve healthcare.
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Educator
Teach, communicate knowledge and support lifelong learning.
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Advocate
Champion patients, health equity and stronger health systems.
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Mentor
Guide colleagues and emerging healthcare professionals.
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Social Mobiliser
Engage communities and promote health literacy and action.
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