Rate My Professor Mark Huthwaite

Associate Professor Mark Huthwaite is an academic in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago, Wellington, within the Faculty of Medicine. He holds the degrees MBChB from Stellenbosch University and FCPsych (SA). In addition to his academic role, he serves as Associate Dean of Student Affairs for University of Otago, Wellington, and the Faculty of Medicine, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist at MHAIDs, 3DHB, Convenor of fifth-year Medical Student Training in Psychological Medicine, and Convenor of the Stage 3 FRANZCP Postgraduate Training Programme in Psychiatry.

Mark Huthwaite's research specializations and academic interests include medical education research, sleep in the perinatal period, perinatal psychiatry, psychotropic medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and psychopharmacology focusing on the side effects of medication, particularly hypnosedatives and hypnotics. He has co-authored numerous publications, including Zaia, S., Huthwaite, M., & Mathieson, F. (2025). Perceived benefits and limitations of a generative AI chatbot for mental health support: An exploratory mixed-methods study, New Zealand Medical Student Journal, 39, 24-30; Langton, B.-A., & Huthwaite, M. (2024). Recommendations for implementation of yoga and mindfulness on campus for clinically based medical students at the University of Otago, New Zealand Medical Student Journal, 37, 11-15; Huthwaite, M. (2024). Love, learning, laughter, and leisure: the ingredients for achieving a better work-life balance, New Zealand Medical Student Journal, 37, 7-8; Barthow, C. et al. (2022). A randomised controlled trial of a probiotic and a prebiotic enhancing interventions, BMJ Open, 12; Ladyman, C. et al. (2020). A pilot longitudinal sleep education intervention from early adolescence, Sleep Health, 6(6), 778-786; Creagh, E. et al. (2023). Moving in the margins: A qualitative study into the role of physical activity in marginalised communities, Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 7(4), 83; and McKinlay, E. et al. (2022). Uncertainty and certainty: perceptions and experiences of prediabetes in New Zealand primary care – a qualitative study.