DrAnn Donohoe

Dr Ann Donohoe: PhD, MSc, RNT, RPHN, RM, RGN, FFNMRCSI.

Dr Ann Donohoe is the Associate Dean for Taught Graduate Studies at the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. She has over 23 years’ experience in education and has been involved in the development, co-ordination and delivery of a wide range of programs at undergraduate and graduate level. Dr Donohoe is a Registered General Nurse, Registered Midwife, Registered Public Health Nurse and a Registered Nurse Tutor. She is a Fellow of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery RCSI, and holds a Master’s in Nursing and a PhD in Teaching and Learning. Dr Donohoe holds a variety of leadership roles including membership of the School Management Team, the School Executive and was formerly the Head of Subject for Primary, Community & Public Health Nursing and a member of Academic Council. Dr Donohoe has a particular interest in health professions education and has conducted research studies which have examined reflection in a diverse range of educational contexts including medical education, higher education and nursing and midwifery. Dr. Donohoe has also conducted research into the use of blended and e-learning strategies that are specifically designed to facilitate students to engage in reflective practice. Dr. Donohoe has extensive experience in working with faculty from a wide range of disciplines both nationally and internationally, and her broad clinical experience has enabled her to teach a variety of subject/content areas. As Associate Dean, Dr. Donohoe is committed to working with colleagues to ensure the delivery of world class educational experiences that are student centered, and patient/client focused.