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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

Sumner, B., Martin, R., Gladman, T., Wilkinson, T. J., & Grainger, R. (2025). Understanding the gap: A balanced multi-perspective approach to defining essential digital health competencies for medical graduates. BMC Medical Education, 25, 682. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-07194-8 Journal - Research Article

Cho, T. Y. J., Hanger, H. C., & Wilkinson, T. J. (2025). The association between frailty and stroke rehabilitation outcomes: A cohort study. Clinical Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/02692155251336700 Journal - Research Article

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

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