Dr. Joel Rhee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Joel Rhee is an academic general practitioner with a focus on improving the delivery of care in primary health care, particularly for vulnerable populations such as older adults and those with advanced chronic conditions, including cancer. He has received substantial research funding, totaling $32 million from various grants, including 12 MRFF NHMRC grants where he serves as Chief Investigator. A/Prof Rhee's work encompasses primary care research focusing on advance care decision-making, barriers to GP involvement in palliative care, and the management of chronic diseases. He is actively engaged in medical education research, particularly in digital health, and supervises several PhD and Honours students. His contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Geoff Mitchell Rising Star Award and the Best PhD Thesis Award from UNSW. A/Prof Rhee holds leadership positions in various committees and groups dedicated to cancer research, palliative care, and primary health education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Head of Discipline in General Practice, involved in teaching and supervision of medical students and overseeing research initiatives.

Awards

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Geoff Mitchell Rising Star Award

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Australasian Association Academic Primary Care Travel Fellowship – University of Edinburgh

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UNSW School of Public Health and Community Medicine Award for Best PhD Thesis

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UNSW Medicine Award Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

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Alan Hodgkinson Prize for Excellence in Teaching

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Australasian Association Academic Primary Care Travel Fellowship – University of Queensland

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.