Gillian Knott

Gillian Knott is a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy at James Cook University (JCU), Australia, with a focus on pharmacy education and preceptor training programs. Her work emphasizes enhancing clinical supervision in pharmacy practice through structured training initiatives for preceptors and tutors. She holds a PhD (2023) and a Masters (Research) (2014) from JCU, both centered on pharmacist tutor training programs.

Key research interests include student transition challenges, workforce readiness in health professions, and improving academic-practice linkages. Her studies often employ mixed-methods approaches to assess preceptor training effectiveness, student perceptions, and program implementation outcomes.

Dr. Knott has collaborated extensively with colleagues like Martina Mylrea and Beverley Glass on projects addressing pharmacist preceptor competencies, clinical supervision challenges, and pharmacy student preparedness. Her work spans Pharmacy Education, BMC Medical Education, and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy, demonstrating contributions to both academic and applied pharmacy education.