Physician
StaffandPatientSafety.org, AU
Dr Michael Sinnott (MBBS, FACEM, FRACP) is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology. As a senior clinician for over 35 years, he has experience working in hospitals and providing education to healthcare workers. He has engaged in the education of more than 4,000 junior doctors, 200 registrars, and innumerable medical students.
Michael has a strong background in research, contributing to over 40 publications and 50 speaking engagements globally. He was a driving force in designing the Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation and is a recognised advocate for safety in healthcare globally.
Michael’s pioneering research into the link between staff and patient safety led him to be involved in the development of safety guidelines and regulations in the USA, and safety standards and guidelines in Australia.
