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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

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

Yumol, M. F., Wilkinson, T. J., Shahab, R., Naganathan, V., & Thillainadesan, J. (2026). Educational needs of junior doctors caring for hospitalised older adults. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 45(Suppl. 1), (pp. 7-8). doi: 10.1111/ajag.70171 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hunter, C. L., Paida, K., Wilkinson, T. J., Masaki, K., & Thillainadesan, J. (2026). Microlearning to teach geriatric principles in hospitals: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Age & Ageing, 55, afag129. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afag129 Journal - Research Other

Arianpoor, A., Pena, A., Mercer, A., Cox, J., Lekkas, D., Geronimo, F. R., … Wilkinson, T., … Huang, P.-H. (2026). Socioeconomic and economic factors affecting access and progression in medical schools: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions. Advance online publication. doi: 10.3352/jeehp.2026.23.6 Journal - Research Article

Randal, S., Wilkinson, T. J., Poole, P., Randal, J., & Shulruf, B. (2026). Facilitators and barriers along the pathways from secondary school to medical programmes: Results from a national longitudinal study in Aotearoa New Zealand. Advances in Health Sciences Education. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10459-026-10534-y Journal - Research Article

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