Name of PFET Supervisor(s):
- Ms Karen Smith / Mr Adam Durrant
Contact Details:
- Middlemore Hospital, Hospital Rd, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand
- Karen.Smith@middlemore.co.nz
- Adam.Durrant@middlemore.co.nz
Availability of PFET Positions:
- Duration of fellowship: 12 months
- Start dates: beginning of August
- Two positions available; one plastic, one orthopaedic
Description of Programme:
- Is specified in our Fellowship Description Document below
Research Areas:
- Please contact surgeons for specific area of expertise
Fellowship Description Document:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
FELLOWSHIP in HAND SURGERY
REGIONAL HAND SERVICE
AUCKLAND
2024
CONTENTS:
- Definition
- Background
- Objectives
- Teaching programme
- Requirements
- Time table
- Research
- Remuneration
DEFINITION: “Hand surgery” is variously defined; the wrist and forearm is usually included. As much as 50% of our work involves injuries of the wrist, soft tissue injuries of the forearm and elbow and all acute and reconstructive nerve surgery up to and including the brachial plexus. Some acute and reconstructive elbow surgery, is also available.
BACKGROUND: The Auckland Regional Hand Service is the largest hand centre in New Zealand, providing the majority of the hand services for the city and region (a population of 1.5 million). The Regional Hand Service is part of the Department of Plastic, Burns and Hand Surgery based at Middlemore Hospital.
OBJECTIVES OF THE FELLOWSHIP: GENERAL: The primary objective is the provision, to the Fellow, of a comprehensive experience in acute and elective hand surgery. At the completion of the 12 months with our unit, the Fellow will be suitably trained for two future career paths.
TEACHING PROGRAMME: The teaching for registrars and fellows comprise the following:
- Ongoing one to one teaching with the consultant hand surgeon in theatre, clinics and on ward rounds.
- Weekly scheduled departmental hand teaching sessions (Friday’s 0730-0830).
- Monthly Hand/Wrist Radiology meeting.
- Informal weekly team audit/difficult case discussion 1000-1200hrs every Friday.
- Morbidity, Mortality meetings and Audit every 6 weeks.
RESEARCH: It is expected that the Fellow complete at least one research project to present at a national/international meeting or publish.
REMUNERATION: The salary is based on that of 1st stage consultant (senior medical officer).