Dr. Jeffrey Looi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi is a clinical academic neuropsychiatrist leading international research in mental health services and population mental health. He holds an MBBS (1992), an MD (2011) from the Australian National University, and a DMedSc (2018) from the University of Melbourne. He is board certified in psychiatry (FRANZCP, 1999) and has qualifications in medical administration (AFRACMA, 2006). Since 2003, he has served as a Foundation Faculty member [continued role descriptions]. He co-founded the Consortium of Australian-Academic Psychiatrists Independent Policy Research Analysis (CAPIPRA), and has published over 390 papers, strongly influencing mental health policies and practices. He is appointed Editor-in-Chief for the journal Australasian Psychiatry and leads a network aimed at enhancing clinical neuropsychiatry research through collaborations. His research interests encompass Neuroscience, Neuropsychiatry, Cognitive Neuroscience, Mental Health Policy, and Medical Education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Leads the Social Psychiatry Epidemiology Research Unit.

Clinical Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre • Melbourne, Australia

Involved in teaching and clinical practices related to neuropsychiatry.

Visiting Guest Researcher

2006-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Karolinska Institute • Stockholm, Sweden

Engaged in advanced neuropsychiatry research.

Awards

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Fulbright Scholarship

2005-01-01
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Australian Davos Connection Future Summit Leadership Award

2006-01-01
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Young Psychiatrist Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.