Conor Gilligan

Associate Professor Conor Gilligan is a University of Newcastle academic with dual expertise in health behaviour change and interprofessional education. As School of Medicine and Public Health member, he coordinates public health courses and contributes to the Joint Medical Program.

• PhD, University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons), University of Newcastle

Research Expertise spans adolescent alcohol consumption (parental supply dynamics), interprofessional education, and medical communication skills training. His work has produced 80+ journal articles and 51 conference outputs, focusing on:

• Public Health interventions
• Health Behaviour Sciences
• Medical Identity Development
• Pharmacist Competency Assessment
• Culturally Competent Care
• Community-Based Alcohol Policies

Key Awards:

• 2016 Faculty Staff Award for 'MD-JMP Phase 1 Development Team'
• 2014 CAPHA Excellence in Public Health Teaching Award
• 2013 MJA Best Research Article Award
• 2012 OLT Citation for Student Learning
• 2011 VC Citation for Student Learning
• 2018 DVCA Education Impact Award

Professional Leadership includes:

• Phase 1 Lead for Joint Medical Program
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• Active member of Australasian Interprofessional Practice Network
• Collaboration with European Association for Communication in Healthcare