Rate My Professor Rachel O'Kane

Rachel O'Kane is the Programme Coordinator for Va'a o Tautai | Centre for Pacific Health within the Pathway and English Language Centre at the University of Otago. She works in the Health Sciences Division Administration as Programme Co-ordinator for PFP / HSA, based at Va'a o Tautai – Centre for Pacific Health, 71 Frederick Street, Dunedin 9016. Her direct dial number is +64 3 556 6490. Va'a o Tautai provides academic programmes and support for Pacific students across Otago campuses, including student support through the Pacific Origins Programme Otago (POPO) to increase Pacific participation in health-related courses.

Rachel O'Kane supports Pacific students enrolled in foundation studies in health sciences, contributing to the centre's efforts in Pacific health teaching, research, and strategic leadership. The centre focuses on Pacific voices in health systems and supports postgraduate qualifications for doctors in Pacific Island countries.