Joel Rhee

Associate Professor Joel Rhee is a clinician, researcher, and educator at the Discipline of General Practice (School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney). His work focuses on improving primary healthcare for vulnerable populations, particularly those with palliative needs, chronic conditions, or aged care challenges.

• Education: BSc(Med), MBBS(Hons 1), GCULT, PhD, FRACGP
• Key Roles: Head of Discipline of General Practice, UNSW Sydney

His research spans advance care planning, primary palliative care, cancer survivorship, and digital health integration. He has led studies on end-of-life care equity, GP involvement in cancer screening, and medical education innovations.

Scientific Awards:

• 2021 PC4 Geoff Mitchell Rising Star Award
• 2014 UNSW Best PhD Thesis Award
• 2011 Alan Hodgkinson Prize for Teaching Excellence

He supervises PhD and Honours students and has secured significant grants, including MRFF, NHMRC, and RACGP/HCF funding for rural cancer disparities and aged care models.