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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

Rudland, J., Salkeld, A., Wearn, A., & Wilkinson, T. (2026). Quantity or quality: What aspects of clinical rotations influence career choice? Medical Teacher. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/0142159x.2026.2701127 Journal - Research Article

Dean, J., Pitama, S., Beckert, L., & Wilkinson, T. (2026). Part-time medical training: Moving from bespoke to normal. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference: Weaving Connection Nau te routou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. 829. Retrieved from https://www.anzahpe.org Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Poole, P., Verstappen, A., Li, H., Wilkinson, T., Salkeld, A., Rudland, J., & Wearn, A. (2026). Aotearoa NZ medical graduate perceptions of satisfaction with their programme and preparedness for practice. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference: Weaving Connection Nau te routou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. 390. Retrieved from https://www.anzahpe.org Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Beckingsale, L., Wilkinson, T., & Anakin, M. (2026). The influence of workplace conditions on how students learn collaborative decision-making for interprofessional practice. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference: Weaving Connection Nau te routou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. 164. Retrieved from https://www.anzahpe.org Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Carey, R., Hanger, C., & Wilkinson, T. (2026). A comparison of medication use for end-of-life in residents in aged residential care with and without dementia. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 45(Suppl. 1), (pp. 19). doi: 10.1111/ajag.70171 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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