Rate My Professor Linda Smillie

Linda Smillie serves as Administrator for the TI Programme in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago, Wellington. This professional staff role involves operational support within the department, which is part of the Division of Health Sciences and focuses on psychological medicine, including teaching, clinical training, and research in mental health. Her direct dial number is +64 4 832 3500.

In addition to her university position, Linda Smillie is a Registered Nurse at Dunedin Hospital and acts as a delegate for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) in the Southern region. She has been prominent in advocacy for southern healthcare, launching and relaunching petitions in 2023 and 2024 against proposed cuts and downgrades to the Dunedin Hospital rebuild. Smillie has spoken at rallies, marches, and events, emphasising the risks to patient care and long-term costs of scaled-back facilities. Her efforts include presenting petitions with thousands of signatures to health officials and participating in large protests attended by thousands.