Overview
Background
Emerita Professor Diann (Di) Eley is the former Director of MD Student Research and Director of Research Training in the Faculty of Medicine. Currently Chair of the UQ Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC B) and associate editor of the journal, Focus on Health Professional Education (FoHPE).
Research career began with 20 years as a bench scientist in bio-medical laboratories in Kenya and the UK. Academic career began in 2000, receiving a PhD in health psychology from University of Bristol. Moved to the School of Medicine at UQ in 2003.
Primary research focus is research training and rural health workforce. Developed and implemented the Clinician-Scientist Track (MD-PhD and MD-MPhil) in the UQ Medical School.
Over 150 peer reviewed journal publications and received UQ and national awards for programs that enhance learning.
- 2015: The University of Queensland Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- 2015: The University of Queensland Award for Excellence in Leadership
- 2014: Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Senior Teaching Excellence Award
- 2014: Dean’s Award for Innovation in Curriculum Development. School of Medicine
- 2013: The University of Queensland Faculty of Health Sciences Award for Teaching Excellence.
- 2006: National Carrick Award for Australian University Teaching – Innovation in curricula,
- 2005: The University of Queensland Awards for Enhancement of Student Learning
Availability
- Emerita Professor Di Eley is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University
- Masters (Research) of Science, University of Florida
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bristol
- Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy
Research interests
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Medical education and research training
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Clinician-Scientist training
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Personality and behaviour around well being
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Research ethics
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Personality and career choice
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Rural workforce training and education
Works
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2015
Conference Publication
The ‘Individual Teamwork Observation And Feedback Tool’ (Itoft): Development, Delivery And Discussion
Dallest, Kathy, Thistlethwaite, Jill, Moran, Monica, Roberts, Christopher, Forman, Dawn, Eley, Diann, Bogossian, Fiona, Dunston, Roger, Bainbridge, Lesley and Drynan, Donna (2015). The ‘Individual Teamwork Observation And Feedback Tool’ (Itoft): Development, Delivery And Discussion. Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 29-31 March 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
When you don’t like your patient or think they are undeserving – the triage of compassionate care
Davin, Lorna, Thistlethwaite, Jill, Bartle, Emma, Eley, Diann (Stover) and Parker, Malcolm (2015). When you don’t like your patient or think they are undeserving – the triage of compassionate care. Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAHPE) 2015 conference, Newcastle, Australia, 29 - 31 March 2015.
2015
Journal Article
Response to ‘The 3Rs: A student perspective’
Eley, Diann S. and Stallman, Helen (2015). Response to ‘The 3Rs: A student perspective’. Medical Teacher, 37 (6), 599-600. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2015.1016491
2015
Journal Article
Diversity and consistency: a case study of regionalised clinical placements for medical students
Casey, Mavourneen G., David, Michael and Eley, Diann S. (2015). Diversity and consistency: a case study of regionalised clinical placements for medical students. Australian Health Review, 39 (1), 95-100. doi: 10.1071/AH14033
2015
Conference Publication
An exploration of the acceptability, and educational impact of the GAMSAT
Eley, Diann (Stover), Bartle, Emma, Casey, Mavourneen, Kumar, Koshila, Roberts, Chris and Parker, Malcolm (2015). An exploration of the acceptability, and educational impact of the GAMSAT. Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAHPE) 2015 conference, Newcastle, Australia, 29 - 31 March 2015.
2014
Other Outputs
Extending GAMSAT. Enhancing scope and validity. Final Report
Eley, D., Casey, M., Parker, M., Tedman, R., Broadley, S. and Wilkinson, D. (2014). Extending GAMSAT. Enhancing scope and validity. Final Report. University of Melbourne.
2014
Journal Article
A cross-sectional exploration of the personality traits of dietitians
Ball, L., Eley, D. S., Desbrow, B., Lee, P. and Ferguson, M. (2014). A cross-sectional exploration of the personality traits of dietitians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 28 (5), 502-509. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12265
2014
Journal Article
Interprofessional learning during an international fieldwork placement
Strong, J., Chipchase, L., Allen, S., Eley, D. S., McAllister, L. and Davidson, B. (2014). Interprofessional learning during an international fieldwork placement. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 2 (2), 27-39. doi: 10.11120/pblh.2014.00032
2014
Journal Article
Investigating personality and conceptualising allied health as person or technique oriented
Campbell, Narelle, Eley, Diann and McAllister, Lindy (2014). Investigating personality and conceptualising allied health as person or technique oriented. Australian Health Review, 38 (1), 86-92. doi: 10.1071/AH13109
2014
Conference Publication
'Thrown in the Deep End' - Graduating University of Queensland Students Transition into Medical Practice
Davin, Lorna, Thistlethwaite, Jill, Eley, Diann, Parker, Malcolm and Bartle, Emma (2014). 'Thrown in the Deep End' - Graduating University of Queensland Students Transition into Medical Practice. Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAHPE) 2014 Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-10 July 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
The Individual Teamwork Observation and Feedback Tool (iTOFT): development and delivery
Dallest, Kathy, Thistlethwaite, Jill, Moran, Monica, Roberts, Christopher, Forman, Dawn, Eley, Diann, Bogossian, Fiona, Dunston, Roger, Bainbridge, Lesley and Drynan, Donna (2014). The Individual Teamwork Observation and Feedback Tool (iTOFT): development and delivery. Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAHPE) 2014 Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 July 2014.
2014
Journal Article
The effect of antenatal anaesthetic consultation on maternal decision-making, anxiety level and risk perception in obese pregnant women
Eley, V.A., Donovan, K., Walters, E., Brijball, R. and Eley, D.S. (2014). The effect of antenatal anaesthetic consultation on maternal decision-making, anxiety level and risk perception in obese pregnant women. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 23 (2), 118-124. doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2013.10.010
2014
Journal Article
Toward a global understanding of students who participate in rural primary care longitudinal integrated clerkships: considering personality across 2 continents
Eley, Diann S., Brook, Kathleen D., Zink, Therese and Cloninger, C. Robert (2014). Toward a global understanding of students who participate in rural primary care longitudinal integrated clerkships: considering personality across 2 continents. Journal of Rural Health, 30 (2), 164-174. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12039
2014
Journal Article
Global benchmarking of medical student learning outcomes? Implementation and pilot results of the International Foundations of Medicine Clinical Sciences Exam at The University of Queensland, Australia
Wilkinson, David, Schafer, Jennifer, Hewett, David, Eley, Diann and Swanson, Dave (2014). Global benchmarking of medical student learning outcomes? Implementation and pilot results of the International Foundations of Medicine Clinical Sciences Exam at The University of Queensland, Australia. Medical Teacher, 36 (1), 62-67. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2013.849331
2014
Conference Publication
Assimilation of international doctors into rural communities: considering personality
Eley, Diann S., Laurence, C., Walters, L., Elliot, T. and Cloninger, R. C. (2014). Assimilation of international doctors into rural communities: considering personality. American Psychological Association 122nd Annual Convention (APA 2014), Washington, United States, 6-10 August 2014.
2014
Journal Article
Clinical communication skills learning outcomes among first year medical students are consistent irrespective of participation in an interview for admission to medical school
Casey, M., Wilkinson, D., Fitzgerald, J., Eley, D. and Connor, J. (2014). Clinical communication skills learning outcomes among first year medical students are consistent irrespective of participation in an interview for admission to medical school. Medical Teacher, 36 (7), 640-642. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2014.907880
2014
Journal Article
Removing the interview for medical school selection is associated with gender bias among enrolled students
Casey, Mavourneen and Eley, Diann S. (2014). Removing the interview for medical school selection is associated with gender bias among enrolled students. Medical Journal Australia, 201 (3), 144-144. doi: 10.5694/mja14.00660
2014
Journal Article
Profiles of rural longitudinal integrated clerkship students: a descriptive study of six consecutive student cohorts
Brooks, Kathleen D., Eley, Diann S. and Zink, Therese (2014). Profiles of rural longitudinal integrated clerkship students: a descriptive study of six consecutive student cohorts. Medical Teacher, 36 (2), 148-154. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2013.849799
2014
Journal Article
Revenue effects of practice nurse-led care for chronic diseases
Iles, Richard A., Eley, Diann S., Hegney, Desley G., Patterson, Elizabeth, Young, Jacqui, Del Mar, Christopher, Synnott, Robyn and Scuffham, Paul A. (2014). Revenue effects of practice nurse-led care for chronic diseases. Australian Health Review, 38 (4), 363-369. doi: 10.1071/AH13171
2014
Conference Publication
Congruence of personality trends by strength of intention and eventual choice
Eley, Diann S., Walters, L., Laurence, C., Elliot, T. and Cloninger, R. C. (2014). Congruence of personality trends by strength of intention and eventual choice. American Psychological Association 122nd Annual Convention (APA 2014), Washington, United States, 6-10 August 2014.
Funding
Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Training Tommorrows Doctors Longitudnal Medical Education Study
The Training Tomorrow’s Doctors (TTD): Longitudinal Medical Education Study began in 2010 as an initiative of the then, UQ School of Medicine for the broad purpose of undertaking evidence based medical education evaluation and research with UQ medical students both retrospectively and prospectively. The project aims are to develop and maintain a longitudinal database of information academic and personal characteristics medical students that will be used to review the quality of and lead to improvements in the medical program delivered at UQ. The TTD study represents a suite of inter-related projects that will contribute to the Medical School's understanding of how medical students are selected and trained, how they progress through the medical course, and how they transition into professional clinical practice. The TTD also aims to contribute to the broader literature concerned with enhancing the mental well-being of medical students and junior doctors. The objective is to equip our students with the knowledge and self-awareness to help them to lead productive and healthy lives, and in doing so, be appropriate role models for their patients.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Sustainable career pathways for clinician-scientists in Australian public health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Professor Shaun O'Leary
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Doctor Philosophy
Emotions in Medicine
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Geographical narcissism during medical education and training and its impact on rural medical workforce
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew McGrail
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Enacting Pasin as storying as research: Ways of rethinking the health workers' curriculum in Papua New Guinea
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kelly Matthews
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Interactions and experiences of doctors with the public health sector Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in two Indian states
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan, Associate Professor Yibeltal Alemu
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Unpacking Affective Learning: A Longitudinal, Qualitative Study Exploring How Junior Doctors Learn To Be Compassionate Through Practice.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Malcolm Parker, Dr Emma Bartle
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2016
Master Philosophy
Smoking cessation promotion in the pediatric clinic: Increasing pediatrician's rate of screening for second hand smoke exposure, counseling caregivers to stop smoking and referring caregivers to smoking cessation programs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Kisely
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Nurse-led chronic disease management in general practice: a mixed methods evaluation of the impact on patients¿ health
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- MD-PhD
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- reseach training
- resilience
- rural health workforce
- well-being
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