Dervla Kelly

Dervla Kelly is an Associate Professor in Medical Education at the School of Medicine, University of Limerick, and a practicing Community Pharmacist in Limerick. Her academic career spans teaching, curriculum development, and research in medication safety and medical education.

• Education: B.Sc. in Pharmacy, PhD in Epidemiology from Trinity College Dublin
• Postdoctoral Experience: New York University

Her research focuses on medication safety in oncology, antibiotic stewardship, and psychiatric medicines, utilizing evidence synthesis, epidemiological analysis, and qualitative methods. She also investigates professional identity formation and professionalism assessment in medical education.

Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in pulmonary rehabilitation for lung cancer, policy analysis for illicit drug use, and interventions to enhance digital health literacy. She frequently employs cross-sectional and systematic review methodologies.

Accepting PhD Students: Yes