Peta-Ann Teague

Peta-Ann Teague is affiliated with James Cook University, contributing to research in medical education, public health, and tobacco control. Her work focuses on formative assessment in medical training, health messaging strategies for tobacco control, and healthcare policy related to rural medical internships. She has collaborated on studies evaluating the effectiveness of health warnings on cigarette packaging and sticks across international contexts, as well as the role of basic sciences in medical education. Her research spans mixed methods studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trial protocols.

Her key research interests include postgraduate GP training environments, the impact of health communication strategies on youth and smokers, and the design of effective educational tools for healthcare professionals. She has contributed to cross-institutional collaborations on medical assessment practices, such as Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and has explored factors influencing academic performance in medical students and registrars.

Teague’s publications highlight trends in medical internship placement preferences in rural Queensland and the retention of basic science knowledge in medical education. She has also investigated pharmacist perspectives on smoking cessation and the application of modified drug regimens for smoking cessation therapies.

Her research has implications for healthcare workforce distribution, public health policy, and the optimization of medical training programs. While no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, her extensive collaboration with institutions and researchers underscores her role in advancing evidence-based healthcare education and tobacco control strategies.