My Clinical Background
My specialist RANZCOG training was undertaken across several large tertiary referral hospitals, including regional and rural placements. This component of my training allowed me to develop special skills and gain experience in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, in particular in managing high-risk pregnancy.
For advanced training, I undertook fellowships in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at IVF Australia, and Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Surgery at the Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre (SWEC), one of the highest volume surgical units in the country, under the tutelage of world-class surgeons. These highly competitive fellowships are crucial in refining my skills and proficiency in managing complex fertility and surgical cases.
My Research Acumen
Following my undergraduate medical degree, my interest in the field of IVF led me to complete the Master of Reproductive Medicine, concurrent with full-time clinical work as a busy Intern at Liverpool Hospital. During my early years as a Junior Doctor, I continued to hone my experience and knowledge in the field of Women’s Health, culminating in multiple first-author peer-reviewed journal publications and invited speeches, prior to commencing my O&G training. In recognition of this, I received the Junior Research Staff Award from the School of Women’s and Children’s Health (UNSW).
During my specialist training, I undertook a PhD to investigate the causes of poor egg quality in older women, during which I was a dual scholarship recipient, including the prestigious National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarship. For this research, I was awarded the best oral presentation at an international conference. The seminal findings of my PhD was published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Reports, for which I received the Commendation for Research Excellence Award from UNSW.
My Teaching Commitment
Through my academic appointment with UNSW, I regularly lecture and run tutorials for undergraduate medical students and junior doctors, and have been regularly invited as an examiner for the O&G clinical examinations. I was awarded the 2018 High Commendation Teaching Award for this endeavour. I am currently writing a number of subjects for the UNSW Master of Reproductive Medicine course.