The Department of General Practice's overall research aim is to enhance evidence-based general practice and chronic disease management. We have several active research collaborations with patients, clinicians, researchers and policymakers both nationally and internationally.

The Department of General Practice is committed to supporting the next generation of primary care researchers. We welcome enquires for both undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision. Please make all enquires to gp@ucc.ie, including your area of research interest and brief CV. 

Active research interests within the Department of General Practice include:

• medicines optimisation in general practice – Prof Emma Wallace
• multimorbidity management in general practice - Prof Emma Wallace
• diagnosis and management of dementia – Prof Tony Foley
• management of common dermatological conditions – Prof Tony Foley
• palliative care in primary care – Dr Aisling Jennings
• digital clinical decision support for chronic disease – Dr Rita McMorrow