Dr Aisling Farrell (MB BCh BAO, MRCPI, MICGP, MMSc Exercise Medicine, LMCA) is a Clinical Lecturer in the Department of General Practice at University College Cork and practising General Practitioner, with a special interest in Dermatology and Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr Farrell completed her medical degree at University College Dublin in 2015, followed by Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 2017 and Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners in 2024. She has pursued a range of postgraduate qualifications and holds a Master’s in Sports & Exercise Medicine (UCC), a Diploma in Dermatology (UCD), Lifestyle Medicine accreditation (BSLM) and a Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UCC), enhancing both her clinical and teaching practice.

Research:
She is currently undertaking her PhD, Assessing and Supporting Safe and Equitable Isotretinoin Prescribing for Acne: A Multistakeholder Perspective, in UCC under the supervision of Professor Tony Foley. The project uses a mixed-methods approach to assess prescribing practices, monitoring and experiences of isotretinoin prescribing for acne in general practice, with the ultimate goal of informing practical strategies to support safe prescribing and equitable, timely access.

Her research interests include Dermatology in primary care and Lifestyle Medicine, with a particular focus on nutrition and exercise prescription. Dr Farrell has a broad research portfolio, with publications in the Irish Journal of Medical Science, the Irish Medical Journal and Transplant Proceedings and presentations at national conferences.

Teaching:
Within her academic role, Dr Farrell lectures and contributes to assessments across multiple programmes at UCC, including undergraduate medical students (Final Year and Third Year) and postgraduate nurse prescribers. She delivers lectures, small group tutorials and clinical skills teaching. She also contributes to curriculum development, including the 2025 ICGP GP Trainee Curriculum Update.

Contributions:
Dr Farrell is actively engaged in academic and professional service. She is a member of the Educational Advisory Group of CervicalCheck and has contributed to regional guidelines including “The Limping Child” (E-Med, 2022). She is also a contributor to Prescription Revision. She is an active member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, the Irish College of General Practitioners, the Society for Academic Primary Care Dermatology SIG and the Primary Care Dermatology Society of Ireland.

Dr Farrell remains clinically active at College Medical Practice in Longford, combining her academic and research work with ongoing patient care.