Dr. Patrick Mcneil

Professor

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Biography

Patrick McNeil serves as Macquarie University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health, providing leadership over the clinical academic components of MQ Health – Macquarie University Health Sciences Centre. He represents the fully integrated academic health sciences enterprise. McNeil became the inaugural Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in November 2014, leading the launch of Macquarie MD in 2018, which established Australia’s newest medical school. His vision emphasizes cutting-edge clinical care with a focus on patient safety and quality. McNeil has had a distinguished career in academic medicine, with significant experiences in leadership roles. He completed his medical studies at the University of Tasmania, followed by rheumatology specialty training in Sydney. He earned his PhD in immunology from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. His research aims to understand the role of mast cells in arthritic autoimmune diseases. He previously served as Associate Dean for Education at UNSW Medicine and transformed their medical curriculum into an innovative, outcomes-based program. McNeil held the chair of Rheumatology at Liverpool Hospital from 2005 to 2012 before becoming the Executive Clinical Director. He also chaired Arthritis Australia from 2010 to 2014, advocating for the improvement of lives for Australians living with arthritis.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

2014-11-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Leading the clinical academic components of MQ Health.

Executive Dean

2014-11-01 — 2018-01-01

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Inaugural Executive Dean, instrumental in launching Macquarie MD.

Chair of Rheumatology

2005-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Liverpool Hospital • Sydney, Australia

Led the Rheumatology department.

Associate Dean of Education

2001-01-01 — 2005-01-01

UNSW Medicine • Sydney, Australia

Transformed UNSW's medical curriculum.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).