Fellowship Programme
AOA Accredited Fellowship
Shoulder Knee and Sports orthopaedic fellowship
Supervisor
Tel: (02) 8893-4900
Fax: (02) 9635-9224
Email: biggsd@tpg.com.au
Duration
6 months
Stipend
Approximately AU$30,000 per 6 months
Institution
Westmead Private Hospital
Cnr Mons and Darcy Rd
Westmead NSW
Australia
Educational goals and characteristics
- The fellowship is principally concerned with the teaching of orthopaedic aspects of shoulder and knee surgery
- Experience in this area includes arthroscopic reconstructions and joint replacement
- There is a particular interest in the management of sports injuries of the shoulder and knee
- The fellowship involves working at Central West Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, with other orthopaedic surgeons and related disciplines
- The fellowship also involves work at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals (public hospitals), attending department x-ray and clinical meetings, outpatient work, journal clubs, preparation for operations, and, with assistance, consulting at the Sports Medicine Clinic
- The fellow develops surgical experience through private assisting and supervised operating
- The fellow develops full responsibility for surgery at one operating list per fortnight. The fellow is exposed to around 20 surgical procedures per week
- Research is an integral part of the fellowship and an association with the Prince of Wales Orthopaedic
- Laboratory allows for research projects. Clinical based research projects are ongoing at the clinic
- Prospective applicants should aspire to sub-specialist shoulder and knee surgery
Requirements
- Applicants must have completed their training in orthopaedic surgery. Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a current certificate of registration to practice medicine in the State of New South Wales
- Applicants must provide for their own medical practice indemnity insurance
- As this is a clinical fellowship, good interpersonal skill and English language are required. IELTS pass of 7 in all four components is mandatory
Applications, including a current curriculum vitae and the names and email addresses of three referees should be sent to:
Rhana Thompson
Practice Manager
Central West Orthopaedics
Suite 204
30 Campbell Street
Blacktown NSW 2148
biggsd@tpg.com.au
