A/Prof Elizabeth Cotterell
Associate Professor in Paediatrics - School of Rural Medicine
Phone: +61 2 6773 4092
Email: ecotter2@une.edu.au
Biography
Associate Professor Cotterell trained in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, becoming a Staff Specialist consultant in 2002. Her work involved teaching and supervision of junior medical staff as well as collaborative research as part of the Australian and New Zealand Paediatric Emergency research network (PREDICT).
A/Prof Cotterell moved to Armidale in 2010 to undertake a position at the School of Rural Medicine and general paediatric appointment at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. She is current Clinical Dean of Tablelands Clinical School (TCS) at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. Her role involves supervision of3rd, 4th and 5th year students on clinical placement. Drawing on her background in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, A/Prof Cotterell teaches medical students in the Simulation Lab of the Tablelands Clinical School in acute paediatric resuscitation and critical care skills.
A/Prof Cotterell continues her research interests through supervision of medical students undertaking research as part of the Joint Medical Program MD research requirement, with current focus on access to healthcare for children living in rural and regional areas through services such as telehealth.
A/Prof Cotterell is working as a General Paediatrician and Clinical Director of Paediatrics at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital managing inpatient neonates, children and adolescents as well as outpatient care. Working as a regional paediatrician is a challenging and rewarding career that appeals to those with a strong focus on patient-centred outcomes.
