Paul Dugdale

Clinical Professor Paul Dugdale is affiliated with the Australian National University (ANU) School of Medicine and Psychology. He holds qualifications including a BM, BS from Flinders University, MA from ANU, and MPH and PhD from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on interdisciplinary health systems, with a primary emphasis on Primary Health Care, Health Policy, and Public Health and Health Services.

Research Interests and Projects

• Primary Health Care delivery and rural doctor retention
• Health Policy development and implementation
• Public Health and Health Services disparities
• Addressing syndemics: higher weight, weight stigma, loneliness, and mental ill-health

He is currently co-investigator in a controlled trial targeting syndemic health challenges through interdisciplinary interventions. His work bridges clinical practice with health systems research.

Scientific Awards and Recognition

• Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (FAFPHM), Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)