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Tim WilkinsonDeputy Dean, University of Otago, Christchurch

MB ChB MD(Otago) PhD(Otago) M Clin Ed(UNSW) FRACP FRCP(London) FANZAHPE FAMEE

Office of the Dean
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345
Christchurch
New Zealand

Email tim.wilkinson@otago.ac.nz

Current roles

  • Deputy Dean, University of Otago, Christchurch
  • Professor of Medicine and Medical Education
  • Consultant physician in geriatric medicine, Canterbury District Health Board

Awards

  • University of Otago, Christchurch, Gold medal for research excellence, 2019
  • Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) award for outstanding achievement in the field of health professional education in Australia, New Zealand and internationally, 2016
  • University of Otago, Christchurch, Gold medal for teaching excellence, 2009
  • Minister of Education / NZQA Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award (for sustained excellence in tertiary teaching), 2002

Research interests

Tim is keen to promote independence in old age as well as independence in his students.

Publications

O'Brien, L., Wilkinson, T., Gearry, R., & Wall, C. (2024). Dietary fibre preferences and provision in residential care older adults. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice & Research / Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en diététique, 85(3), (pp. 346-347). doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2024-020 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

O'Brien, L., Gearry, R., Wilkinson, T., & Wall, C. (2024). Development of a clinical pathway: Dietary management of functional diarrhoea. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice & Research / Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en diététique, 85(3), (pp. 239). doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2024-020 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

O'Brien, L., Gearry, R., Wilkinson, T., & Wall, C. (2024). Older adults in residential care: laxative use and chronic diarrhoea. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice & Research / Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en diététique, 85(3), (pp. 198-199). doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2024-020 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Newman, N., McKenzie, F., Wells, J. M., Wilkinson, T., Dean, J., Doogue, M., & Beckert, L. (2024). Consent to medical student teaching: An observational, cross-sectional study exploring the patient view. BMC Medical Education, 24, 1525. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-06557-x Journal - Research Article

O'Brien, L., Gearry, R., Wilkinson, T., & Wall, C. (2024). A meta-analysis: Residential care facilities dietary fibre provision and consumption. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice & Research / Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en diététique, 85(3), (pp. 235). doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2024-020 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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