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Dr. Scott McCoombe is the Sub-Dean International and Head of International Medical Education at the UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia. His work bridges medical education and public health research, with a focus on health literacy and equitable access to medicine.
- Education: PhD in Infectious Diseases (2009) and BSc (Hons) in Science (2001) from the University of Melbourne.
His research explores:
- Health Literacy: Assessing health communication strategies in regional populations.
- Medical Education Reform: Addressing systemic barriers to widen access for underrepresented groups.
- Oncology: Investigating targeted therapies like aptamer-doxorubicin conjugates for ovarian cancer.
Recent publications highlight trends in preventive healthcare, educational equity, and molecular oncology. He leads the GEMPASS project (2024–2025), focusing on community engagement in medical school admissions.
Collaborations span disciplines like infectious diseases, mental health, and nutritional medicine, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG4: Quality Education).
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