Patrick Felle

Patrick Felle serves as Associate Professor in Anatomy and Head of Medical Informatics at University College Dublin's School of Medicine. He established Medical Informatics as a formal discipline at UCD and maintains a specialized focus on clinical neuroanatomy within his academic role.

His academic credentials include:

• Medical degree from UCD School of Medicine (1983)
• BSc in Anatomy and Physical Anthropology
• MSc in Healthcare Informatics (1997)

Professor Felle's research integrates Medical Informatics with anatomical sciences, particularly clinical neuroanatomy. His pioneering work established UCD's Medical Informatics program, and he maintains clinical relevance through active dermatology-focused family practice. International medical education constitutes a major professional theme, driving significant diversification of UCD's medical student cohort.

As Associate Dean for International Studies since 2012, he chairs the Medicine Admissions Committee and has expanded student recruitment to include Mauritius, India, Trinidad & Tobago, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Hong Kong, and Nigeria—complementing traditional sources in North America, Malaysia, and Singapore. His clinical academic service includes 20 years as part-time Emergency Medicine Assistant at Beaumont Hospital.