What research credentials do March Ahead psychiatrists have?
March Ahead's clinical team includes psychiatrists with over 50
peer-reviewed publications, 2,000+ academic citations, and active
university appointments at Flinders University and James Cook
University. Our team includes former professors and current senior
lecturers in psychiatry, with research expertise in military mental
health, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and veteran wellbeing.
Does March Ahead conduct military mental health research?
Yes. Our team has published multiple peer-reviewed studies on
military mental health, including research on combat PTSD, veteran
follow-up studies tracking mental health outcomes over multiple
years, and alcohol use in military populations. We actively
collaborate with the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation on
veteran-focused research projects examining service-related PTSD,
comorbid burden, and treatment innovation.
What is March Ahead's connection to the Gallipoli Medical Research
Foundation?
A/Prof Charana Perera is a research collaborator with the Gallipoli
Medical Research Foundation (GMRF), Australia's leading veteran
health research organisation. This collaboration focuses on
service-related PTSD, comorbid medical and psychiatric burden,
treatment innovation, and barriers to mental health access among
veterans.
Do any March Ahead clinicians have military experience?
Yes. Dr Edwin Elcock served in the Royal Australian Army Medical
Corps as both a medic in regular service and an officer in the
Reserves. Several other team members come from ADF families,
providing personal understanding of military service challenges and
the unique psychological impacts on veterans and their families.
What universities are March Ahead psychiatrists affiliated with?
March Ahead psychiatrists hold academic positions at Flinders
University (A/Prof Charana Perera - Associate Professor), James Cook
University (Dr Omer Shareef - Senior Lecturer), and the University
of Queensland (Dr Ashlea White - Associate Lecturer). These
affiliations ensure our clinical practice is informed by the latest
research in veteran mental health.
How does research inform March Ahead's DVA psychiatric assessments?
Our research-informed approach ensures DVA psychiatric assessments
incorporate the latest evidence in military mental health. Our
psychiatrists' published research on combat PTSD, veteran follow-up
outcomes, and traumatic brain injury directly informs assessment
protocols. This academic foundation, combined with clinical
expertise, ensures comprehensive, accurate evaluations aligned with
current best practice.
What peer-reviewed journals have March Ahead psychiatrists published
in?
March Ahead psychiatrists have published in leading peer-reviewed
journals including The Lancet, Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric
Epidemiology, PLoS ONE, BMC Psychiatry, Frontiers in Nutrition, and
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy. Research topics
include military mental health, combat exposure effects, veteran
follow-up studies, and metabolic psychiatry.
Does March Ahead provide ongoing treatment or just assessments?
March Ahead operates two distinct service arms: (1) Independent DVA
Reports for compensation claims requiring no GP referral, and (2)
Clinical Psychiatric Care for ongoing treatment requiring GP
referral. These services are completely separate — psychiatrists
providing independent assessments do not provide treatment to the
same veterans, ensuring assessment independence.
