DrDeirdre Brennan

Dr. Deirdre Brennan is an anatomist (First Class Honours graduate) and subject-matter expert in Limb Anatomy, with 20 years of experience in medical education, academic leadership, and extensive teaching experience across universities in Ireland, Europe and the United States. Her specialist academic expertise in Limb Anatomy is underpinned by in-depth knowledge and proficiency in curriculum development, assessment and module leadership within the subject area. 

From 2015 until 2026, Dr. Brennan provided 11 years of continuous leadership and module coordination of Limb Anatomy for Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) and Undergraduate Entry Medicine (UEM) in UCD. Until 2026, Dr. Brennan developed the core subject expertise in Limb Anatomy and led the delivery and development of high-quality limb anatomy education across both medical programmes. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in anatomy education, subject-level expertise and student-centred medical education.