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Research interests
I am passionate about health professions education, healthcare communication, and patient centred communication approaches to promote behaviour change. I have brought these interests together in research focusing on behaviour change and health promotion at a population level, interprofessional education, and medical education. While my research and publication topics and methods are broad, they are connected by the common theme of working towards improving the health and healthcare experiences of individuals and communities through positive health behaviour and effective communication.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
Award Date: 13 Jun 2008
BBioMed Sci, University of Newcastle
Award Date: 1 Jan 2004
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Characteristics of Surgical Coaching Interventions: A Systematic Review
Julien, B., Greer, D., Bull, N., Zevin, B., O'Neill, C. & Gilligan, C., 1 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Surgical Education. 82, 8, p. 1-12 12 p., 103543.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Future Medical Doctors Are Not Learning About Overweight and Obesity in Children: Curriculum Analysis at Five Australian Medical Schools
Schwartzkoff, E., Pikora, T., Garven, H., Gooey, M., Gilligan, C., Lindley, J., Kerr, N., Smyth, L., Popovic, G., Arena, G. & Ferrington, L., 23 Oct 2025, In: Medical Science Educator. p. 1-5 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Suicide Trends, Factors, and Associated Burden for Suicide Loss Survivors in Ghana
Peprah, J., Gilligan, C., Kay-Lambkin, F. & Andriessen, K., 19 Feb 2025, In: Crisis. 46, 2, p. 92-98 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The development, delivery, and evaluation of novel longitudinal empathy-focused communication skills training at a UK medical school
Ward, A., Gilligan, C., Bennett-Weston, A. & Howick, J., 1 Dec 2025, In: PEC Innovation. 7, p. 1-7 7 p., 100436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A comparison of approaches to teaching clinical skills
Gilligan, C., Jones, N., Leopardi, E., Dabson, A., Julien, B. & Jolly, B., 30 Sept 2024, In: Focus on Health Professional Education - A multi-professional journal. 25, 3, p. 92-102Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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MDANZ Leadership Retreat
Jones, C. (Attendee) & Gilligan, C. (Attendee)
18 Jul 2025 → 20 Jul 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › External Professional Development
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International Association for Communication in Healthcare (External organisation)
Leaver, C. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Professional Memberships
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Modernizing Evaluation of Health Care Communication
Gilligan, C. (Speaker)
9 Sept 2024 → 14 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Ottawa 2024 Conference
Gilligan, C. (Speaker)
26 Feb 2024 → 28 Feb 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Frontiers in Medicine (Journal)
Gilligan, C. (Reviewer)
Dec 2024 → Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial Board Member