Joel Jin-Oh Rhee

Associate Professor Joel Jin-Oh Rhee is Head of Discipline of General Practice at the School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney. His research focuses on primary care, palliative care, cancer survivorship, chronic disease management, and digital health innovations. He leads studies on advance care planning, end-of-life care, and healthcare utilization in aging populations.

Research interests span:

• Primary care interventions for chronic diseases
• Palliative care integration in general practice
• Digital health technologies for clinical education
• Residential aged care models

Publications emphasize qualitative methodologies, systematic reviews, and cross-sectional analyses, with recurring themes in health equity, patient communication, and healthcare accessibility.

Scientific awards include contributions to peer-reviewed journals and collaborative research grants, though no specific prizes are listed.

Advising includes mentorship in clinical research, with grants supporting studies on lung cancer screening, dementia care coordination, and digital health adoption. Future work will expand into AI-driven healthcare solutions and culturally sensitive care models.

Labs and teams include interdisciplinary collaborations with tobacco control experts, gerontologists, and health informaticians.