Roy Rasalam

Roy Rasalam is a Clinical Professor at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in diabetes management, primary care, and medical education. He is affiliated with the Department of General Practice and contributes to guidelines developed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). His research focuses on optimizing diabetes treatment strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations such as Indigenous Australians and those with intellectual disabilities. He has authored multiple clinical handbooks and guidelines, including 'Management of Type 2 Diabetes' and 'Clinical Guiding Principles for Sick Day Management.'

Rasalam’s work emphasizes translating evidence-based practices into primary care settings. He has systematically reviewed the cardiovascular impacts of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, advancing their clinical adoption. His educational contributions include pioneering virtual work-integrated learning (WIL) during the pandemic and enhancing simulation-based training for medical students.

He has also addressed systemic challenges in healthcare communication, publishing guides to improve interactions with patients facing intellectual disabilities. Rasalam’s collaborations span diabetes pharmacology, Indigenous health, and medical professionalism, reflecting his commitment to improving healthcare equity and clinical education.