Fellowships for South Australia
Fellowships for South Australia
Clinical Fellowship in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery
Supervisor
Professor Gregory Bain, MBBS FRACS FA(Ortho)A PhD
Institution
Flinders Medical Centre
Bedford Park
South Australia, Australia
Length and income
Twelve months. As an employee of Flinders Medical Centre, there is an income under the standard medical officer’s award. There will be some private assisting fees. The position is accredited with the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
Educational Goals and Characteristics
The Fellowship offers the opportunity to gain surgical experience and instruction in the management of disorders of the hand and upper limb.
The candidate will have a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or have extensive clinical experience in orthopaedic surgery. Candidates from overseas will have qualification of equal standing.
Clinical Duties
The Fellow would perform clinical duties involved with the management of disorders of the hand and upper limb and would have a regular on call commitment at Flinders Medical Centre under the supervision of a hand surgeon. The Fellow would also assist the Hand and Upper Limb Surgeon in his private rooms and in the private operating sessions, as well as attend regular academic meetings in disorders of the upper limb.
Research
The Fellow would be expected to perform clinical research throughout the 12 month attachment and would have specific time allocated for this. Research could be performed in conjunction with hand therapists.
Research protocols have been established and prospective data has been collected for future projects.
Flinders Medical Centre is a teaching hospital associated with Flinders University. There is access to a cadaveric lab.
To apply
Applications, including detailed curriculum vitae and the names of three referees with whom the applicant has worked, should be submitted to email: greg@gregbain.com.au
Further information
Unfunded position for 12 months
The Fellow would perform clinical duties involved with the management of disorders of the hand and upper limb and would have a regular on call commitment at Flinders Medical Centre under the supervision of a hand surgeon. The Fellow would also assist the Hand and Upper Limb Surgeon in his private rooms and in the private operating sessions, as well as attend regular academic meetings in disorders of the upper limb.
