Dr. Al Dowie

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Biography

Al Dowie is a Professor of Medical Ethics and Law at the University of Glasgow, where he serves as the academic lead for ethics and law within the Undergraduate Medical School, Dental School, and Nursing Health Care School. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and has received notable scholarly recognition. His visiting research professorships at the University of Rome focus on the history of medicine and bioethics. Dowie has collaborated with various medical and governmental organizations in Scotland, contributing to medical ethics training and policies. He has published significant works in the field, especially focusing on the intersections of ethics, epistemology, and social anthropology. His PhD thesis explored the application of qualitative empirical research in understanding organizational culture and ethical practices in healthcare settings. He has also contributed to several medical education initiatives and is engaged in teaching a wide range of subjects related to ethics and law in medical education.

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Professor of Medical Ethics and Law

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Leads the academic efforts in medical ethics and law across the medical, dental, and nursing schools.