Andrea Dillon

Associate Professor Andrea Dillon

Senior Lecturer

Adelaide Medical School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

I completed my PhD in cancer research at the University Adelaide in 2004, where I identified a new receptor target for the novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor, imatinib. These key findings were patented by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. I transitioned into Medical Education at the University of Adelaide in 2011 as a case based learning tutor, before becoming an academic in the Adelaide Medical School in 2016.   I am Program Director for the Bachelor of Medical Studies, which transitions into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, and am Course Coordinator for Medical Studies 1 (year 1).   I am playing a significant role in curriculum development for the new Bachelor of Medical Studies/MD program which is replacing the MBBS, with a significant interest in feedback processes and active learning opportunities. 

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2022 - ongoing Course Coordinator, Medical Studies 1 University of Adelaide
    2019 - ongoing Program Director , Bachelor of Medical Studies University of Adelaide
    2019 - ongoing Bachelor of Medical Studies/MD Curriculum Development University of Adelaide
    2016 - 2021 Course Coordinator Scientific Basis of Medicine (Y1) University of Adelaide
    2011 - 2020 Case Based Learning Tutor University of Adelaide

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2021 Award Adelaide Medical Student Society Award: Richard Pellew Prize, in recognition of outstanding teaching and service University of Adelaide Australia -
    2003 Scholarship Lions Club Medical Research Foundation Scholarship Lions Club of South Australia Australia -

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2001 - 2004 University of Adelaide Australia PhD
    1998 - 1998 University of Tasmania Australia First Class Honours
    1995 - 1997 University of Tasmania Australia Bachelor of Science

2023: UCAT ANZ Research Grant: Determining the relationship between selection tools and early academic performance for international medical/dental students: $72,000

2022: Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant: Team Small Project Grant: Digital Solution to EnhanceIndividualised Feedback to Students for Assessments Conducted in MyUni Quizzes: $5,000

I enjoy teaching in scenario based learning (flipped classroom) which supports students to develop deeper learning through application of knowledge to clinically relevant scenarios.  I also lead delivery of  Early Clinical Interactions, where patients speak to students about their experience of living with disease, and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) highlight the critical role they play in the patient journey. As Program Director, I also provide significant support to students across the Bachelor of Medical Studies program. I am an active member of the Adelaide Education Academy to further develop and support my teaching practices, and to support other academics across the University. 

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2025 Principal Supervisor Career Pathways and Professional Identity Formation in Medical Educators Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Matthew Jon Arnold

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2007 - 2010 Co-Supervisor Effect of tyrosine kinase inhibition on bone remodelling Hanson Institute, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, Adelaide, Australia - Postdoctorate Full Time Kate Vandyke
    2005 - 2005 Co-Supervisor Imatinib as a potential antiresorptive therapy for bone disease Hanson Institute, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science - Honours Full Time Mark Condina

  • Committee Memberships
    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2023 - ongoing Member Adelaide Medical School Titleholders Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2022 - ongoing Member BMedSt/MD Curriculum Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2021 - ongoing Member BMedSt/MD Governance Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - ongoing Member Adelaide Medical School Executive Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - ongoing Member Medical Programs Assessment Committee (MPAC) University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - ongoing Chair Year 1-3 BMedSt Sub-Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - ongoing Chair Bachelor of Medical Studies Assessment Review Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - ongoing Co-Chair Adelaide Medical School Learning & Teaching Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - ongoing Member Faculty Learning & Teaching Committee, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences University of Adelaide Australia
    2019 - ongoing Member Medical Programs Oversite & Operations Committee University of Adelaide Australia

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2023 - ongoing Member Adelaide College of Reviewers Australia
    2023 - ongoing Member Ally Working Group Australia
    2020 - ongoing Member Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Australia
    2019 - ongoing Member MBBS Admissions Working Group Australia
    2019 - ongoing Member Adelaide Education Academy Australia
  • Position: Senior Lecturer
  • Phone: 83130073
  • Email: andrea.dillon@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences, floor 4
  • Org Unit: Medical Studies
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