Elizabeth Sturgiss

Prof Elizabeth Sturgiss is a clinical general practitioner and primary care researcher at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, where she serves as Professor of Community Clinical Education. She is actively involved in PhD supervision.

• Education: PhD (Australian National University, 2018), Master of Forensic Medicine (Monash University, 2011), Master of Public Health (University of New South Wales, 2009), Bachelor of Medicine (University of Newcastle, 2003)

Her research focuses on translating clinical guidelines into real-world practice and implementing innovative interventions for chronic disease management in primary care. She integrates principles from behavior change and implementation science.

Recent work includes improving equity in clinical guidelines, analyzing weight discussions in GP consultations, and addressing chronic pain in children and adolescents. She has also contributed to global health research during the COVID-19 pandemic and developed the CRISP reporting checklist for primary care studies.

External roles include:

• Co-Editor-in-Chief, Australian Journal of Primary Health (2023–present)
• Chair, NAPCRG International Committee (2022–2024)
• Co-founder, RACGP Specific Interest Group in Poverty and Health (2023–2024)

Her research outputs span clinical practice, public health, and academic collaboration, with a strong emphasis on actionable insights for primary care practitioners.