About Dr. Alan Gallogly
Forensic Psychiatrist providing medicolegal Psychiatry services across Melbourne and Victoria, Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom
Professional Background
Dr. Alan Gallogly is a Forensic Psychiatrist with dual background in Irish General Practice and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, alongside specialist Forensic Psychiatry training.
His forensic career began at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Psychiatry (Forensicare, Melbourne), a Centre of Excellence in Forensic Psychiatry training. This foundation, combined with his dual medical background, provides clinical insight into both physical medicine and Psychiatry that underpins complex medicolegal work.
This dual training provides a strong grounding in physical medicine and general medical conditions, with extensive experience assessing the psychological and psychiatric consequences of physical injuries commonly seen in WorkCover and TAC contexts, including back injuries, head injuries and orthopaedic injuries.
Over the past two decades, he has worked across healthcare systems in Australia, Ireland and the UK in both public and private sectors, including St Vincent's Hospital Dublin, Connolly Hospital, Mayo University Hospital, Monash Health and South Eastern Private Hospital. This international perspective enhances his approach to Forensic/Medicolegal Psychiatry across Australia, Ireland and the UK.
Professional Qualifications
Medical and psychiatric training across multiple jurisdictions
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB BCh BAO)
The Queen's University of Belfast
Medical degree providing foundation in clinical medicine
Membership Examination of the Irish College of General Practitioners
Irish College of General Practitioners
Historical qualification in General Practice (not active post-nominal)
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Accredited in General Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry
Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist
RANZCP
Specialist certification in Forensic Psychiatry
Member of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (MCPsychI)
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
Accreditation in Psychiatry
Professional Experience
Clinical and forensic experience across multiple healthcare systems
Forensic Psychiatrist - Medicolegal Practice
Apr 2009 - Present
Melbourne
Independent Forensic Psychiatric assessments for legal proceedings
Key Areas
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult
Sep 2015 - Present
Broken Hill Hospital NSW, Monash Health Melbourne, South Eastern Private Hospital Melbourne
General Adult Psychiatry across multiple healthcare settings in Australia
Key Areas
Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison
May 2020 - May 2023
Mayo University Hospital, Ireland
First permanent Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry at Mayo University Hospital
Key Areas
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Clinical expertise across psychiatric disciplines and legal contexts
High Prevalence Adult Psychiatric Conditions
Mood disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders
Forensic Psychiatry
Specialised psychiatric assessment for legal and forensic matters
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Hospital-based psychiatric consultation and liaison services
Emergency Psychiatry
Acute psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention
Advanced Therapeutic Interventions
rTMS & ECT for treatment-resistant conditions
Medicolegal Examinations
Independent examinations since 2012 in person and using videoconferencing
Forensic Psychiatry Expertise
Forensic Psychiatric assessment services across multiple legal contexts
Criminal Forensic Assessment
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for criminal court proceedings
Civil Forensic Assessment
Independent psychiatric evaluations for civil litigation matters
Expert Witness Services
Professional testimony and court appearance services
International Practice
Cross-jurisdictional expertise and assessment services
Research & Professional Development
Ongoing work in research, teaching, and evidence-based practice relevant to forensic Psychiatry
Published Research
Peer-reviewed publication in a psychiatric journal
Ethnic Minority populations and child psychiatry services: An Irish Study
Skokauskas N, Dunne M, Gallogly A, Clark C.
Children and Youth Services Review, 2010; 32: 1242-1245
Peer-reviewed research examining mental health service delivery for ethnic minority populations in Irish child psychiatry services
Professional Training
Specialised training in research methods and assessment tools
Research Methods & Evidence Based Medicine
6-month University Course, Monash University, Melbourne (2013)
Comprehensive training in research methodology and evidence-based medical practice
HCR-20 Risk Assessment Training
Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum (2008)
Specialised training in structured risk assessment tools for Forensic Psychiatric practice
Statistics for Clinicians
3-week course, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin (2007)
Statistical methods and their application in medical research
Areas of Professional Interest
Dr. Gallogly's professional interests focus on advancing Forensic Psychiatric practice through evidence-based methodologies
Forensic Risk Assessment
Development and application of structured risk assessment tools in Forensic Psychiatric practice, with particular focus on HCR-20 and other evidence-based instruments.
Cross-Cultural Psychiatry
Research into mental health service delivery for ethnic minority populations and culturally responsive Forensic Psychiatric assessment practices.
Medicolegal Assessment Methodology
Advancing best practices in independent psychiatric examinations for legal proceedings, including standardisation of assessment protocols.
Neurostimulation Therapies
Clinical research and application of rTMS and ECT in treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions within forensic and general psychiatric settings.
Research Projects & Service Development
Evidence-based service improvements and professional development projects
Rapid Tranquillisation Policy Development
Thomas Embling Hospital, Melbourne (2009-2012)
Led committee to develop and implement policy on Rapid Tranquillisation following critical incidents. Delivered monthly presentations on safe RT to multidisciplinary teams.
Obesity Management Strategies
Thomas Embling Hospital, Melbourne (2009-2012)
Participated in committee developing evidence-based strategies to address obesity in Forensic Psychiatric settings. Presented recommendations to Consultant Medical Advisory Committee.
Day Leave Monitoring Process
Morisset Hospital, NSW (2012)
Introduced innovative day leave monitoring process following Chief Psychiatrist audit. Modified version subsequently implemented state-wide across NSW.
Teaching & Professional Supervision
Educational contributions and knowledge dissemination
Teaching & Supervision
RANZCP Accredited Supervisor
Since December 2014 - Supervision of junior doctors and registrars
University College Dublin
Final year medical students, St Vincent's Hospital (2007-2008)
Honorary Senior Lecturer
National University of Ireland, Galway (2012)
Professional Presentations
Risk Assessment Workshops
Weekly MDT workshops on risk assessment and care planning (2012)
Pharmacological Management
Monthly presentations on acute behavioural disturbance, Thomas Embling Hospital (2010-2012)
RANZCP Tutorial Sessions
Regular teaching delivery during higher training (2009-2012)
Professional Approach
"The standard you walk past, is the standard you accept."
Every medicolegal matter requires objectivity, fairness and professional integrity.
My role is to provide the Court with an independent, evidence-based, fair and balanced forensic psychiatric opinion in the interests of justice.
Dual medical training, international experience, and forensic specialisation support medicolegal reports that address the needs of legal proceedings. International perspective, teaching and service development inform practice that reflects current standards in medicolegal Psychiatry.
All outcome language refers to reports, not assessments, ensuring clarity about the deliverable.
Professional Credentials
Professional credentials ensuring Forensic Psychiatric reports meet established professional and legal standards
Registrations & Colleges
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Medical Council of Ireland
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
Approved Assessor Panels & Training
Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare)
WorkCover/WorkSafe Victoria
Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
Advanced Forensic Qualifications
Training and certifications for medicolegal Psychiatry and report preparation
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Active memberships with professional bodies and regulatory organisations
Professional Standards Commitment
Assessments are conducted according to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements. Dr. Gallogly maintains active registration with relevant professional bodies and undertakes ongoing professional development to ensure reports meet the standards expected by courts, tribunals, and legal professionals.
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