Alison Fielding

Dr Alison Fielding is a Conjoint Lecturer at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle. Her research spans vocational general practice training, translational preventative health research, and clinical dietetics (specializing in weight management).

• PhD and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) from University of Newcastle
• Co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles
• Recipient of $1.3 million in research grants, including $309,000 as Chief Investigator

Her recent work focuses on antibiotic prescribing patterns in general practice, telehealth utilization, and educational tools in vocational training. Articles analyze clinical teaching visits (CTVs), low-value care, and GP registrar competencies using frameworks like COM-B and implementation science.

Teaching roles include Clinical Nutrition and Food Science courses at University of Newcastle (2008-2011). She has served on projects validating workplace assessment instruments and exploring GP training transitions.