A/Prof. David Newby
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 1277 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4960 2088 |
| David.Newby@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Associate Professor
School of Medicine and Public Health
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| Office | 5.41, New Med II |
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 2002
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of South Australia
- Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology, University of Newcastle, 1995
Research
Research keywords
- Decision making
- Information needs
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Pharmacy practice
Research expertise
I have conducted both qualitative and quantitative research primarily involving surveys, interviews and focus group discussions.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110399 | Clinical Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified | 50 |
| 111700 | Public Health And Health Services | 35 |
| 111500 | Pharmacology And Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Newcastle and Hunter Valley Pharmacists Association
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Invitations
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A short course in pharmacoeconomics
South African Department of Health, South Africa (Conference Presentation - non published.) |
2007 |
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Evidence, Money & Drug Selection: A short course in pharmacoeconomics
World Health Organisation, Turkey (Conference Presentation - non published.) |
2006 |
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Pharmacoeconomics Conference: Research Ethics and Quality Use of Medicines
World Health Organisation, Malaysia (Conference Presentation - non published.) |
2006 |
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy Practice
Teaching expertise
I teach into both the medical and pharmacy courses. My teaching is in evidence based practice, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics and clinical pharmacology. I was the foundation lecturer in the Pharmacy course and established the pharmacy practice component. I have been awarded a Vice Chancellors Citation, and an Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation for outstanding contribution to teaching for the development of the pharmacy practice course related to the evidence-based management of minor illnesses