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Trainee Positions At Flinders Medical Centre

Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Drive
Bedford Park
SA, 5042
Australia

Contact Details

A/Prof David Schultz
david.schultz@sa.gov.au
Phone : 08 82044187
www :

Positions

Training Positions : Three
Elective Training Positions :
Fellowships : One

Core Position Descriptions
Neurology Registrar
Suitable for Core training year for candidates with FRACP Part I intending on training in Neurology

Elective Position Descriptions

Hospital Information

430 bed University teaching hospital in Southern Adelaide. Integrated campus with Flinders University. Strong integration with basic Neuroscience at the Centre for Neuroscience, Flinders University.

Department Beds :
16 general Neurology and Stroke beds including one epilepsy monitoring bed

Department Clinics
General Neurology, TIA, Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, First Seizure Clinic, Motor Neuron Disease Clinic

Department Specialty Clinics
Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, MND

Department Meetings
1 Neurology Grand round per week.
Combined Neurology and Stroke Radiology round weekly.
Journal Club fortnightly.
Long Term Epilepsy Monitoring Meeting Weekly.

Department Staff
A/Prof David Schultz (Head of Unit)
A/Prof Mark Slee
Dr Joe Frasca
Dr Lesley-Ann Hall
Dr Emma Whitham
A/Prof Rob Wilcox
Dr Matthew Willcourt
Dr Karyn Boundy
Dr Siew Lee Shu
Dr Yizhong Zhuang
Dr Anthony Khoo

Junior Staff Positions In Neurology
2 Neurology residents

Trainee Responsibilities
Ward Registrar (4/12 rotation)
Supervise Neurology Ward
Co-ordination of weekly Neurology round
Attend minimum of 2 ward rounds per week
On Call responsibilities including for stroke thrombolysis
Attendance at weekly EMG clinics and EEG sessions
Attendance at 2 outpatient clinics per week
Triaging of OPD referrals

Consult Registrar (4/12 rotation)
Ward consultations
Dealing with external referrals
On Call responsibilities including for stroke thrombolysis
Attendance at weekly EMG clinics and EEG sessions
Attendance at 2 outpatient clinics per week
Triaging of OPD referrals

Stroke Registrar (4/12 rotation)
Supervise Stroke Ward
Co-ordination of acute stroke assessments alternate weekly
On Call responsibilities including for stroke thrombolysis
Attendance at weekly EMG clinics and EEG sessions
Attendance at 2 outpatient clinics per week

Selection Criteria
FRACP Part I

Philosophy Of Training
Neurology Training at Flinders provides a broad, well supported environment for a core year of advanced training. In addition to exposure to all facets of acute inpatient and ambulatory general neurology, the trainee receives exposure in most of the principal neurology subspecialties and in neurophysiology.

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Trainee Positions At Lyell McEwin Hospital

Lyell McEwin Hospital
Dept Neurology Haydown Road Elizabeth Vale
SA, 5112
Australia

Contact Details

Janakan Ravindran
janakan.ravindran@sa.gov.au
Phone : +61412349734
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Positions

Training Positions : 2
Elective Training Positions : 0
Fellowships : 0

Core Position Descriptions
There is a two core training position at the LMH. The successful applicants will receive broad exposure and training across the whole spectrum of acute and ambulatory neurology and cerebrovascular disease.

The LMH Stroke Unit offers a thrombolysis service with multimodal imaging. There are clear transfer pathways to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for endovascular therapy. The Unit lacks only inpatient video-EEG monitoring. These services are readily available through our strong links to the RAH, as are neurosurgical services.

The trainee will rotate through all subspecialty clinics - movement disorders, stroke, neuroimmunology and epilepsy clinics, which also service some general neurology referrals. The trainee will receive excellent tuition in neurophysiology, with weekly sessions in both EMG/NCS (one on one with a consultant) and EEG. There is scope to undertake extra NCS clinics on a weekly basis.

The trainee will benefit from our strong links with neurorehabilitation services through Modbury hospital for both acute stroke and neurology.

Elective Position Descriptions

Hospital Information

The Lyell McEwin is a 400 bed teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Adelaide and the Tertiary hospital for the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN). It has a busy Emergency department and serves people from a broad demographic range. It has a large ICU and is a Level Three training Institution for the RACP.

Department Beds :
14 stroke and 4 neurology

Department Clinics
10

Department Specialty Clinics
8

Department Meetings
Weekly discharge summary and radiology review meetings are held weekly, preceded by a clinical meeting where an interesting or challenging case is presented.

Trainees are to attend the weekly Neuroradiology and clinical meeting as well as the monthly neuropathology sessions at the RAH.

Department Staff
Dr Janakan Ravindran (HOU)
Dr Deb Field
Dr Erin Kelly
Dr Andrew Moey
Dr Wilson Vallat
Dr John Tillett
Dr Chantal Baldwin
(2.9 FTE in total)

Junior Staff Positions In Neurology
Intern, General Trainee, Basic Physician Trainee X 2, Advanced traineee X 2

Trainee Responsibilities
The trainees are responsible for the oversight of the neurology/stroke ward, and directing consults and Emergency department referrals appropriately. The trainee carries the 'code stroke' phone. Simple referrals will be directed to the BPT and more complex cases seen by the advanced trainee. The trainee is expected to do two clinics and one neurophysiology clinic each week.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on merit, as demonstrated in the applicant's CV, interview and referee reports. via the ANZAN Match process

Philosophy Of Training
The LMH Neurology Advanced trainee will be receive as broad as possible an exposure to Neurology in all its multiple facets, in a supportive but rigorous environment. There is a particular emphasis on the honing of clinical diagnostic skills and precision in EMG/NCS.

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Trainee Positions At Royal Adelaide Hospital

Royal Adelaide Hospital

SA,
Australia

Contact Details

Dr Janakan Ravindran
Janakan.Ravindran@sa.gov.au
Phone :
www :

Positions

Training Positions : Three
Elective Training Positions :
Fellowships :

Core Position Descriptions
The advanced trainee in Neurology will rotate on a 6 or 12 monthly basis between Stroke and Neurology inpatient duties. Training opportunities in neurophysiology, ambulatory care, emergency care, neuropathology, neuroradiology and neuropsychiatry are essentially the same for both positions. The advanced trainees are expected to be familiar with and closely involved in the management and investigation of all inpatient cases under the supervision of the duty consultant. During the Neurology roster the advanced trainee will supervise a neurology resident and when on the Stroke roster the advanced trainee will supervise an intern. Both advanced trainees have exposure to formal EEG review sessions and supervised EMG clinics throughout the year. Inpatient consultations from other hospital clinics are shared between the Stroke and Neurology Registrars and the Neurology Resident. The Registrars participate on an on-call roster as per RAH policy (0800-1700 registrar on duty in RAH; 1700-2200 registrar/ resident on 1:3 remote call).

Elective Position Descriptions

Hospital Information

The Royal Adelaide Hospital is the major tertiary referral hospital in Adelaide with approximately 600 beds. It works within the umbrella of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and includes the The Queen Elizabeth Hospital campus. It is closely linked with the University of Adelaide Medical School. The hospital has a busy Emergency Department and receives emergency and elective admissions in all areas of Medicine and Surgery, including Neurology and Neurosurgery. There is a fully equipped Neuroradiology service and the state wide Neuropathology service is located onsite in the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science and the Hanson Centre for Neurological Diseases

Department Beds :
Neurology ward 25 beds, Stroke Unit 6 beds

Department Clinics
General Neurology 2 per week; Movement Disorders 1 per week; Botulinum toxin clinics 2 per week; Epilepsy Clinic 1 per week; Electromyography total 5 sessions/ week

Department Specialty Clinics
Neuroimmunology Clinic - weekly

Department Meetings
Clinical meeting weekly
Neuropathology review 2 per month
Neuroradiology review 3 per month
Hospital Grand Rounds weekly
Clinic pathological conferences ~ 6 per year
Journal club

Department Staff
Dr Michelle Kiley FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Dr Martin Robinson FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Epilepsy

Dr Jessica Hafner FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Electrophysiology

Assoc Professor Thomas E Kimber PhD FRACP (Staff Specialist)
(Parkinson's disease, Movement Disorders, Neurophysiology

Assoc Professor T Kleinig PhD FRACP (Staff Specialist)
(Stroke, Neurophysiology

Dr Christopher S Kneebone FRACP (Staff Specialist)
(Neuromuscular disease, Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurophysiology)

Dr J Ravindran FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurophysiology

Dr R Ghaoui FRACP PhD (Staff Specialist)
Neuromuscular Disease, Neurophysiology

Dr Shav Parasivam FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Movement Disorders

Dr Eddie Cheong FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Dr C Kunawari FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Stroke, Neurophysiology

Dr J Mahadevan FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Stroke

A/Prof J Jannes FRACP PhD (Staff Specialist)
Stroke

Dr Cathy Short FRACP (Staff Specialist)
Cognitive Neurology


Junior Staff Positions In Neurology
Three Advanced Trainees in Neurology One Stroke Fellow Two Basic Physician trainees in Neurology Three Basic Physician trainees and two general trainees - Stroke Two Stroke Interns Two neurology Interns

Trainee Responsibilities
see Core Jobe Description

Selection Criteria
As per ANZAN guidelines

Philosophy Of Training
To provide ample opportunity for the acquisition of clinical neurological skills and exposure to the breadth of clinical neurology. This reflects the department's role in providing Clinical Neurology and Neurophysiology services to a busy hospital. Participation in neurology teaching is encouraged. There is a strong emphasis on utilizing clinical research opportunities. Advanced trainees are encouraged to develop special interests and prepare clinical research for publication and presentation at local and national meetings.

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Trainee Positions At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Neurology Dept, TQEH, Woodville Rd, Woodville SA
SA, 5011
Australia

Contact Details

Dr Martin Robinson
martin.robinson@health.sa.gov.au
Phone : 08 82226239
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Positions

Training Positions : ONE
Elective Training Positions :
Fellowships : ONE

Core Position Descriptions
General neurology positon. Dept has eight neurologists, interests in stroke,epilepsy and memory disorders. Average of 16-25 inpatients,6-10 ward consults/week. Emg/NCT sessions, video EEG monitoring. Acute stroke unit of 6 beds with acute tPA and interventional stroke treatments. After hours on call for stroke shared with other residents. 2 residents and 1 intern also attached to unit. Stroke fellowship position commenced in 2010, this will be a full time stroke position available for 1 year which can count as an elective year for training.

Elective Position Descriptions

Hospital Information

The hospital is situated in Woodville in the Western suburbs of Adelaide and consists of 365 beds. Most major medical disciplines are represented. There is no Paediatric involvement.
The hospital serves the Western suburbs of Adelaide, being located 20 minutes from Adelaide city centre and approximately 15 minutes from beachside suburbs.

It is affiliated with the Adelaide University.

Department Beds :
16 general Neurology beds1 video EEG Telemetry bed for patients with Epilepsy

Department Clinics
Routinely attended by Advanced TraineeGeneral NeurologyEpilepsy ClinicBotox ClinicEMG/NCS ClinicEEG reporting session Also availableMemory Disorders Clinic

Department Specialty Clinics
Stroke/TIA, Epilepsy, Memory disorders

Department Meetings
Weekly Neurology Clinical Meeting
Weekly Neuro-radiology Meeting
Hospital Grand Rounds

Department Staff
Dr Martin Robinson
Dr Grant Purdie
Dr Karyn Boundy
Dr Jim Jannes
Dr Simon Koblar
Dr Heather Waddy
Dr Cathy Short
Dr James Leyden
Dr Aaron Tan

Junior Staff Positions In Neurology
There are three RMO's and one Intern, these rotate on aweek on/ week off basis.

Trainee Responsibilities
Assessment of acute presentations to Emergency Service. Supervision of junior medical staff. Ward consultations, 2 OPD sessions/week, acute stroke assessment and administration of tPA according to unit protocols. Overview of ward inpatients and attendance at some ward rounds.

Selection Criteria

Philosophy Of Training
This is a strong clinical department with an emphasis in the first two years of Advanced Training in Neurology on the acquisition of clinical skills and experience and the development of electrophysiological techniques. The main clinical interests of the Department are in Epilepsy, Stroke and Memory Disorders with the ability to pursue higher degrees, particularly under the supervision of Dr Simon Koblar in Neuro-genetics and Dr Jim Jannes in stroke.

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