General Fellowship Positions
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- New Zealand
North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
The fellow will have completed their specialist surgical training including their final exam.
The fellow will be involved with all manner of orthopaedic hand surgery. This will include a large amount of hand trauma, as well as elective hand surgery, both in the public hospital and private hospital setting.
At the end of their run a fellow would be expected to be competent with decision-making and surgical treatment of all orthopaedic hand trauma and have a good grounding in elective orthopaedic hand surgery.
North shore hospital serves a population in excess of 600,000.
For enquiries and applications please email on Albert.Yoon@waitematadhb.govt.nz
- 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
http://www.gregbain.com.au/Fellowship.html
Unfunded position for 12 months
- New South Wales
Medartis Hand Fellowship
South Western Sydney Hand Centre, Fairfield
There is a 1 in 3 on-call with extensive exposure to hand trauma (20+ new referrals per day). The fellow is under close supervision by VMO’s (3 plastic surgeons and 2 orthopaedic surgeons). The weekly timetable can be tailored to the candidates training needs with excellent base salary.
This position would suit either post FRACS surgeon seeking further training in hand trauma or a trainee (plastics/orthopaedics) with a genuine commitment to becoming a hand surgeon.
Apply: https://doctorider.com/surgery/hand-surgical-fellowship.html
Contact
Sabrina Hami (Admin),
Roland Jiang (Training Supervisor), or
Mark Rider (Director)
through Fairfield Hospital +61 2 9616 8111
- New South Wales
Hand Fellowship
St Luke’s Hospital and Sydney Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Applications are invited for the the periods from January/December & July/June.
The fellowship is suitable for surgeons who have completed training in orthopaedic, plastic or general surgery and who intend to pursue a full time career in hand surgery. Full qualification in one of the above surgical fields is essential. Applicants must have some previous experience in hand surgery and an interest in clinical research. The successful applicant will undertake clinical duties at each of the two hospitals and will be expected to complete a research project ready for publication during the 12 month period.
A copy of the job description and details of conditions of employment can be obtained from handunit@slc.org.au
To apply
A letter of application, including full Curriculum Vitae and the names of three referees, should be emailed to handunit@slc.org.au or sent to:
Director of Hand Fellowship
Hand Unit, St Luke’s Hospital
PO Box 35
Potts Point 2011
New South Wales, Australia
or faxed to: +61 2 9358 5115
- New South Wales
Fellowship in Hand Surgery & Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Royal North Shore Hospital
Applicants should be:
- Medical practitioner registered, or eligible for registration (overseas trained candidates) in New South Wales.
- Having been accepted onto a recognised higher surgical training programme.
- Permanent residency or eligibility for Occuptional Training Visa (overseas trained candidates).
- Demonstrated clinical practice at a high standard.
- Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post-graduate level.
- Preparedness to participate in on-call rosters
- Evidence of organisational commitment
- Excellent communication skills (including fluency in spoken English).
- Evidence of contribution and commitment to research.
Further information can be obtained from:
Dr Richard Lawson
Department of Hand Surgery & Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, 2065
New South Wales, Australia
Email: NSLHD-Handsurgery@health.nsw.gov.au
Ph: +61 2 9463 1822
Fax: +61 2 9463 1049
Applications can be forwarded to the Secretary at the above address.
- Queensland
Princess Alexandra Hospital and Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Research Institute
Fellows Are Paid According To The QLD Health Medical Officers Award.
Eligibility Is On The Basis Of An FRACS Or Equivalent Prior To Commencement Of The Fellowship.
There Is AOA Accreditation For All Of The Fellowships. Each Fellowship Involves A Full Clinical Workload Including Full Surgical Practice As Either A Primary Or Assistant Surgeon. There Is A Requirement To Undertake Research. You Can Apply Online At:
Http://Www.Upperlimb.Com/Fellowship
For further details, interested candidates should contact:
Silvia Manzanero
Research Manager
Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Research Institute
Brisbane Private Hospital
Level 9, 259 Wickham Terrace,
Brisbane, Queensland 4000
Phone: +61 7 3834 7069
Email: researchmanager@upperlimb.com
- Western Australia
Hand Surgery Fellowship for Plastic or Orthopaedic Surgeons
Location
Department of Hand Surgery,
Fremantle Hospital and Health Service,
Perth, Western Australia
Work Type
Full Time, with six or twelve months Fellowships available commencing in February and August of the year.
Hospital Profile
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.
Position Profile
The Department of Hand Surgery at Fremantle Hospital is a combined Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgical Hand Unit undertaking traumatic and elective workload. The unit runs during working hours and not after hours or on weekends or public holidays, although there is the opportunity to be involved in the on-call roster at Fiona Stanley Hospital. We run an all-day trauma operating theatre and a morning trauma clinic, as well as some elective clinics and elective operating theatre sessions.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and eligible to work in Australia. Successful applicants will have completed SET 5 with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (or equivalent) and be eligible for (or have been awarded) their Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent in either Plastic Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery.
For further information please contact:
Co-Head of Department Paul Jarrett: Paul.Jarrett@health.wa.gov.au
Hand Surgery Coordinator Caitlin Howell: Caitlin.Howell@health.wa.gov.au
Secretary Belinda Brown: Belinda.Brown@health.wa.gov.au
- Western Australia
Jeff Ecker Hand Wrist Fellowship Program
The fellow will receive one-on-one mentorship with hand and wrist surgeon, Mr Jeff Ecker, in both clinic and operative settings.
The fellow will be involved in all aspects of adult hand surgery, gaining experience in pre-operative and post-operative management, will be exposed to various conditions and injuries, and immersed in the latest surgical techniques relevant to the hand and wrist.
The fellow will have active involvement in the hand and wrist clinic, and routinely assist in surgery with both elective and trauma cases.
Collaborating with Mr Ecker and his research team, the fellow will prepare and publish a minimum of one paper in a peer reviewed journal during the program.
Requirements/criteria
- Nationally/internationally trained specialist who has completed a fellowship in orthopaedics or plastic surgery, and has basic microsurgical and arthroscopic skills.
- Applicant must be eligible to apply (or be currently registered) to practice medicine in Australia, as recognised by the AHPRA.
- Advanced skills in the English language (competent in both oral and written as per the AHPRA registration standards).
- Obtain indemnity insurance and health insurance.
- Stipend
For review on application
Institutions
- Jeff Ecker Clinic, Bethesda Hospital, Claremont
- Bethesda Hospital, Claremont
- St John of God Hospital, Murdoch
- St John of God Hospital, Subiaco
Contact details
Address: Jeff Ecker Clinic, Bethesda Hospital, Claremont, WA 6010
Phone: +61 8 9334 0750
Email: fellowships@ecker.com.au
Website: www.jeffecker.com.au
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter, along with a detailed curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation from 2 referees (dated within 12 months of your application).
Attention: Fellowship Program Coordinator
Email: fellowships@ecker.com.au
- Victoria
Royal Childrens Hospital Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Paediatric Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship
Applicants will require a Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in Paediatric Hand and Microsurgery is desirable. The successful applicant will be exposed to a broad range of Paediatric Hand, Peripheral Nerve and Reconstructive Microsurgical cases and in addition to the clinical experience, will also be expected to develop and complete a research project and be involved in clinical audit and also training and supervision of junior staff.
Applications should be received before 30th June of the year prior.
For further details, interested candidates should contact:
Mr David McCombe
Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit
Royal Childrens Hospital
50 Flemington Road, Parkville Victoria 3052
Telephone: 03 9345 6583
Email: david.mccombe@vhsa.com.au or plastic.surgery@rch.org.au
- Victoria
Dandenong Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship
Applications are invited for a Hand Surgery Fellowship position at Dandenong Hospital, Southern Health, Melbourne.
The successful candidate will be involved in emergency and elective cases, on call from the emergency department and outpatient care.
The successful candidate will also be involved in continuing education to undergraduate students, residents and registrars in the surgical training program, journal club and audit. The fellow will be expected to complete clinical or laboratory research suitable for presentation and publication. Laboratory research will be carried out at the Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Laboratory, O’Brien Institute/St. Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research.
The fellowship commences in August and applications close 31 May the year before the commencement date.
For details please contact:
Mr Jason Harvey
L5, 89 Bridge Road
Richmond, Victoria, Australia 3121
Email: jharvey@osv.com.au
- Victoria
Victorian Hand Surgery Associates Fellowship
One of these positions is available for applicants appointed to the PFET program in Hand Surgery administered by the Australian Hand Surgery Society. The successful candidates will work with the surgeons of the Victorian Hand Surgery Associates in private practice and with the Plastic and Hand Surgery Unit at St. Vincent’s Public Hospital Melbourne.
The clinical fellowship involves experience in pre-operative, operative and post-operative management of a wide variety of hand conditions. This will include both elective and emergency conditions including microsurgical resconstruction and replantation. The fellows will also be encouraged to become involved in post-operative rehabilitation with involvement with the private and public hand therapy services.
The fellows will be involved in the day to day running of the hand service including undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, journal club, audit and other clinical meetings and ongoing clinical research. The fellows will also attend regular meetings of the Victorian Hand Surgery Society and will be expected to present papers at the annual scientific meeting of this society.
A stipend is available for successful candidates.
A 12-month laboratory research fellowship is also available. This involves research performed through the Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Laboratory at the O’Brien Institute/St Vincents Institute of Medical Research. This position is open to surgical trainees and post-fellowship applicants. Funding for this position will depend on successful grant applications.
For further details, interested candidates should contact:
Mr A C Berger
Suite C37, Level 3, Building C St Vincent’s Public Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia 3065
Email: tony.berger@vhsa.com.au
For further information regarding either training positions or training centre accreditation, please contact PFET Coordinators Alexa Potter and Andrew Mayo.
Email: education@ahss.org.au