Trainee Positions At Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Hospital Road, CONCORD
NSW, 2139
Australia
Contact Details
Dr Katrina Morris
Katrina.morris1@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone : 02 9767 5000
www : https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/Concord/Neurosci_about.html
Positions
Training Positions : 2 (1 in conjunction with Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
Elective Training Positions : 2
Fellowships : Neuromuscular fellowship and Neuroimmunology fellowship
Core Position Descriptions
The neurology advanced trainees are responsible for -- in conjunction with two basic physician trainees -- inpatient service including consultations and admissions.
Involvement in outpatient clinics is prioritised, with exposure to nerve conduction study and general neurology clinics, as well as sub-specialist clinics in Neuromuscular disease/Neurogenetics, Neuro-immunology, MS, Parkinson's disease, and Botulinum toxin.
Organization and presentation of Neurology Clinical meeting.
Involvement in clinical research in Stroke, neuroinflammation, inherited muscle disorders and Parkinson disease.
Elective Position Descriptions
The NEUROMUSCULAR FELLOWSHIP provides a comprehensive clinical and academic experience for an advanced trainee/Fellow in neurology who wishes to improve their knowledge of neuromuscular disorders, neurogenetics and clinical electrophysiology. This position includes working the multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic alongside Rehabilitation, Allied health, Respiratory and Cardiology colleagues.
The position also allows extensive exposure to and practical training in therapeutic intervention with botulinum toxin. There are excellent opportunities for participation in research projects including the option of a higher degree. Although the position is available for 12 months there is potential for job sharing.
Clinical electrophysiology
Three weekly out-patient NCS/EMG clinics (30+ patients)
In-patient NCS service including ICU/Burns unit patients
800 EEGs annually
350 Evoked potential studies (including MEPs) annually
Private practice electrophysiology (Prof Yiannikas)
Specialty Neuromuscular Clinics
CMT and MND clinics (Vucic) - each monthly
Neuromuscular/Neurogenetics (Morris/Kumar/Hannaford/Vucic/Menon) - alt weeks
Myasthenia/Neuroimmunology (Reddel/Hardy/Ramanathan/Vucic/Riminton) - weekly
MS clinic (Hardy/Vucic) - alt weeks
Botulinum toxin (Hayes/Hurelbrink/Qui/Hannaford) - x2 clinics / ~20 patients weekly
Research
Vucic - MND, MS trials, clinical neurophysiology
Reddel - NMJ disorders
Hardy - central demyelinating disorders
Ramanathan - MOG, NMO
Kumar - Neurogenetics, Dystonia
Morris – Neuromuscular neurogenetics
The NEUROIMMUNOLOGY FELLOWSHIP provides essential clinical and academic experience in the management of central and peripheral neuroimmunological disorders. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary neurology/immunology environment.
Participation in clinical research and clinical trials is encouraged, with potential for involvement in laboratory based projects.
The position also provides scope for acquisition of skills in clinical neurophysiology.
Hospital Information
Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital are part of the Sydney Local Health District.
Position 1 - Concord/RPA
The advance trainee spends 6 months at Concord and 6 months at RPA.
Position 2 - Concord
The advance trainee spends 12 months at Concord.
Concord Hospital is situated in the Inner West of Sydney on the Parramatta River. It is the Western Sector of the Sydney LHD.
Concord Hospital a 630 bed hospital and has 1 of the four Sydney University Clinical Schools.
Concord Hospital was originally established as an Army Hospital, but was later transferred to the NSW Health Service. A full range of services including MRI and Neurosurgery are provided and the Concord Centre of Mental Health, which is co-located with Concord Hospital, is one of the largest psychiatric units in NSW. Interventional neuroradiology service is provided by RPA.
Department Beds :
20 neurology beds, including 4-8 stroke unit beds
Department Clinics
General Neurology Clinic, EMG and Nerve Conduction Clinics EEG reporting
Department Specialty Clinics
Parkinson's Disease, Neuromuscular/Neurogenetic clinic, Neuroimmunology clinic, Botox clinic, MS Clinic
Department Meetings
Neurology Clinical Meeting (presented by the Advanced Trainee) - weekly
Neuroradiology - weekly
Discharge review - weekly
Hospital Ground Rounds - weekly
Neurology Journal Club - weekly
Neurology Multi Disciplinary Meeting - weekly
Parkinson's Multi Disciplinary Meeting - weekly
Neuromuscular Multidisciplinary Meeting- monthly
Quality Assurance meeting - 2nd monthly
Neuro-ophthalmology meeting - monthly
Department Staff
There are 13 Neurologists, 7 part time Staff specialists, 3 Academic, 3 Visting Medical Officers.
Dr Arun Aggarwal (Rehabilitation/Pain/Parkinson disease)
Dr Andrew Hannaford (Neuromuscular, Clinical neurophysiology, BoTox)
Clin. Prof Todd Hardy (Neuro-immunology)
Dr Michael Hayes (Movement Disorders, Botulinum toxin)
Dr Carrie Hurelbrink (Movement Disorders, Botulinum toxin)
A/ Prof Kishore Kumar (Neurogenetics, Movement disorder Neuromuscular)
A/Prof Parvathi Menon (Neuromuscular, Clinical neurophysiology)
Dr Katrina Morris (Neuro-oncology, Neurogenetics, Neuromuscular) * Head of Department
Dr Sudarshini (Darshi) Ramanathan (Neuroimmunology)
A/Prof Stephen Reddel (Neuro-immunology)
Dr Jessica Qiu (Movement disorders, Botulinum toxin)
Dr Penny Spring (Peripheral Nerve & Autonomic function)
Prof Steve Vucic (MND, Neuromuscular, Clinical neurophysiology, MS)
Clin Prof Con Yiannikas (Movement Disorders, Clinical neurophysiology)
There are numerous members of the research and clinical services associated with the department who do not participate in the on call roster in addition to visiting international fellows: Dr Nathan Pavey, Dr Fiona Chan, Dr Shadi El-Wahsh, Dr Dennis Yeow, Dr Aicee Calma, Dr Laura Rudaks, Dr Mehdi VanDenBos.
Junior Staff Positions In Neurology
2 Neurology teams each consisting of a basic physician trainee & junior medical officer.
Trainee Responsibilities
The advanced trainee is responsible for inpatient care and outpatient clinics. The advanced trainee participates in neurology on call (1 in 4), weekdays and weekends.
The advanced trainee also participates in the hospital overtime ward cover (no Emergency Department cover).
There is a strong emphasis on acquisition of clinical skills and participation in Neurophysiology. The Advanced trainee is encouraged to undertake clinic research.
Selection Criteria
Selection on merit through the National matching programme
Philosophy Of Training
Broad based training programme in a busy clinical department including exposure to a range of outpatient and electrophysiology clinics in order to provide a sound and balanced clinical experience. The Advance trainee is encouraged to attend attend and present at local and national meetings.
Neurology Training In State
National Brain School Monthly lectures – protected teaching time
Other Information