Andrea Dillon

Dr 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. 

  • 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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