Patrick O'Donnell

Patrick O'Donnell is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick School of Medicine, where he combines clinical practice as a General Practitioner (GP) in Limerick city with teaching and research. He graduated from University College Dublin (UCD) in 2006, completed specialist training in General Practice in 2012, and holds a Masters Degree in Global Health from Trinity College Dublin. He is a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners and the School of Medicine General Practice & Public Health Research Group.

• Education:
  • MB BCh BAO (Medicine), University College Dublin (2006)
  • MSc in Global Health, Trinity College Dublin

His research focuses on social exclusion, health equity, homelessness, addiction, and healthcare provision for marginalised groups. He actively teaches these topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels nationwide, emphasizing the social determinants of health and primary care challenges.

Recent publications span interdisciplinary themes:

• 2024 work on the social deprivation practice grant in Irish general practice
• 2024 trials on link workers for multimorbidity in deprived urban areas
• 2024 studies on capacity assessment in medical practice and smoking cessation in pregnancy
• 2024 integration of social determinants into medical curricula

His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing health disparities and social determinants. Collaborations include national and international networks in primary care and public health research.