David King

Dr. David King is a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland's Medical School, specializing in General Practice and Evidence-based Medicine.1 He serves as the Academic Co-ordinator for the General Practice clinical rotation and teaches in the Evidence-based Medicine subject within the Global Health course.1

Professional Background

Dr. King's professional experience includes:

• Sessional General Practice work at the Student Health Service, St. Lucia, and the Refugee health clinic at the Mater Hospital1
• Queensland state representative for Doctors for the Environment Australia1
• Senior examiner for the AMC and the RACGP1
• Conducted practice-based assessments for APHRA1

He is also a member of several professional organizations, including AAAPC, RACGP, and NTEU.1

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. King has been actively involved in medical education research, presenting numerous conference papers on topics such as:

• Work-based assessment in general practice placements
• Feedback conversations in medical education
• Multisource feedback for lecture reviews
• Longitudinal community and hospital placements in medical education1

His research work has garnered 499 citations, with a focus on areas like saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections.5

Expertise and Public Engagement

Dr. King is recognized as an expert in the impacts of climate change on human health, including mental and environmental health.2 He has delivered many lectures to both professional and lay audiences on the links between the environment and health.1

As a public intellectual, Dr. King has contributed numerous articles to The Conversation, demonstrating his commitment to public engagement and science communication.3

Education and Qualifications

Dr. King holds a Master's degree, having completed a thesis titled "Understanding Depression: Beyond the Biomedical Model" at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, The University of Queensland.1 He has also completed the General Practice Leadership Excellence Program at UQ Business School.4

In his role as a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland, Dr. David King combines his expertise in general practice, medical education, and environmental health to contribute to the training of future medical professionals and public health awareness.