Dr. D Arcy Holman

Professor

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Biography

Emeritus Professor Holman retired from the University of Western Australia (UWA) as a professor of public health on 30 September 2014, after a career spanning 41 years as an epidemiologist and public health physician. A law graduate, his work has included leadership positions in academia, government, and the private sector. In 1994, he transitioned to a full-time academic role at UWA as Foundation Professor of Public Health, during which he built a notable reputation as a researcher who made significant impacts in his field. He has led large research teams, resulting in the training of 13 professors and numerous PhD and post-doctoral fellows. In 2006, Holman received the Sidney Sax Public Health Medal, Australia's highest professional award for lifetime achievement. Holman has also published extensively in high-impact journals and has managed $65 million in competitive research funding as a chief investigator, focusing on health services delivery and organizational effectiveness.

Research Interests

Epidemiology Health Services Research Health Program Evaluation Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases Communicable Diseases

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2014-09-30 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Retired from active academic duties after a distinguished career in public health and epidemiology.

Foundation Professor of Public Health

1994-01-01 — 2014-09-30

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Established and led the public health program, significantly contributing to research and education in the field.

Director, Health Promotion Development Evaluation Program

1992-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Led health promotion and development evaluation initiatives.

Assistant Commissioner, Policy, Planning & Program Development

1988-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Health Department of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Oversaw policy development and program planning.

Director of Epidemiology

1984-01-01 — 1988-01-01

Health Department of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Managed epidemiological functions.

Medical Officer of Health

1983-01-01 — 1984-01-01

Public Health Department of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Provided medical oversight in public health.

Coordinator, Western Australian Lions Melanoma Research Project

1980-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Western Australian Lions • Perth, WA

Led melanoma research initiatives.

Resident Medical Officer

1979-01-01 — 1980-01-01

Royal Perth Hospital • Perth, WA

Managed patient care in a clinical setting.

Awards

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Sidney Sax Public Health Medal

2006-01-01
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Cancer Council WA Career Achievement Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.