A significant amount of my time in surgical training was spent in Queensland. I was very fortunate to train at a time when there were fewer trainees and a greater volume of available cases. This ensured that I exceeded all the expected training targets set for the first 4 years of the training course.
The next 2 years were spent learning to be a consultant. The last 18 months of my training was spent in the UK, where I essentially took on the responsibilities of a consultant.
In addition to the Australian (FRANZCOG) Fellowship, I have been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in the UK. This latter qualification is only granted to senior and experienced practitioners.
I have a strong commitment to teaching and in addition to providing educational opportunities for Medical Students, I run training sessions for other specialists who wish to learn how to perform specific surgical procedures, such as a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. As a private practice specialist and medical educator, you can be assured that I maintain up to date knowledge and skills.
I am currently:
a Senior Lecturer at the Griffith University
an Honorary Adjunct Associate Professor for Bond University
a member of multiple medical organisations
I have been:
a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland
a member of the Qld State committee for the RANZCOG
All of these activities are important to who I am as a Specialist. I consider the most relevant quality for you as a patient, is my extensive practical experience across the breadth of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I have maintained this through:
being available – this is a full time job and can’t be done 9 till 3
undertaking two operating sessions each week, of each year for over 20 years
personally delivering over 5000 babies in my private practice