Doogie Whitcombe

Associate Professor Doogie Whitcombe holds the position of Deputy Director at the Rural Clinical School (Darling Downs - South West) within The University of Queensland's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. He concurrently serves as Head of the Toowoomba Regional Clinical Rural Clinical School. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science from the University of Leicester, and a Master of Clinical Education from Edge Hill University.

His research focuses on anaesthesiology practices and medical education, with notable work evaluating clinical devices such as bougies in airway management. He is actively involved in rural healthcare initiatives, including investigations into UCAT ANZ performance disparities between rural and metropolitan medical school applicants. Supervision opportunities are available for students interested in clinical education or rural health research.

Professional affiliations include the Royal College of Anaesthetists and roles in the UQ MD Personal Advisor Network. He contributes to the Visiting Medical Elective Program and maintains leadership in clinical school operations across regional Queensland.