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Patricia Logan is an Associate Professor in Health Science at Charles Sturt University's School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, serving as Course Director for multiple health science programs including the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science and Master of Medical Science. With over 20 years of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist across metropolitan and regional settings, she bridges professional practice and academia at the Bathurst campus.
Her educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Tertiary Science Education (Charles Sturt University, 2009)
- MAppSc(MedRad)(Res) in Nuclear Medicine (University of Sydney, 2004)
- BSc in Biology (Macquarie University, 1994)
- Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning
Her research critically examines Parkinson's Disease epidemiology in rural Australia, patient safety systems, and health practitioner wellbeing, with strong emphasis on adverse drug reactions and tertiary education models. She employs mixed-methods approaches to investigate medication management challenges for older adults and the transition from clinical practice to academic roles, frequently contextualizing findings within Australia's regional healthcare disparities through the Aging Well Research Group.
Analysis of her 58+ publications reveals escalating focus on telehealth implementation during/post-pandemic, paramedic resilience through volunteering, and Parkinson's disease prevalence patterns in non-urban settings. Her systematic reviews consistently highlight systemic gaps in rural healthcare delivery while proposing evidence-based educational interventions for health professionals.
Her major recognitions include:
- 2011 Faculty of Science Academic Excellence Award
- 2009 Australian College of Educators Teaching Award
- 2001 Faculty of Health Studies Team Excellence Award
- Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy UK
As a registered doctoral supervisor, she has mentored numerous PhD candidates to completion while securing competitive grants including the $45,000 'Neurodegenerative conditions in the bush' project and the Office of Learning and Teaching Seed Grant for enrolled nurse transition programs. Her current iPAWS project investigates paramedic wellbeing through international collaboration.
She actively contributes to the Aging Well Research Group and Social Equality Intersectionality & Inclusion Research Group, developing community-engaged solutions for healthcare access disparities while leading curriculum innovations through the Bioscience Essentials initiative.
