Assoc ProfessorCailbhe Doherty

Dr. Doherty teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in physiotherapy, digital health, anatomy, and medical devices. His teaching is closely connected to his research, particularly in multimedia learning and educational technology, with a focus on how complex ideas can be communicated clearly and effectively.

He has developed and redesigned modules across physiotherapy and digital health curricula, contributed to new MSc and diploma programmes, and supervised students from undergraduate through to doctoral level. His teaching approach combines more traditional methods with digital and problem-based learning strategies, including video resources, interactive teaching materials, and AI-supported tools designed to improve accessibility and student support.

Much of his teaching innovation has grown from a simple observation: students increasingly learn in different ways, at different times, and through different media. His work explores how technology can support those differences without losing the human side of education.

His teaching has been recognised through consistently strong student feedback and the UCD Teaching Excellence Award (2024).