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Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship

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Surgical Fellow in Sports Medicine and Shoulders - More Information

[For a summary of George Murrell's operative experience to date, please contact either Professor Murrell or his assistant, Vivienne Underwood.]

• St George Hospital Campus
• University of New South Wales
• Sydney, Australia


• Applications are invited for the above one year position, starting date - each August.

Essential Criteria

• Completion of basic orthopaedic surgery training at start of fellowship
• Strong publication record
• Interest in subspecialising in sports medicine and shoulder surgery

Desirable Criteria:

• Teaching experience
• Animal research experience
• Interest in academic career
• Strong orthopaedic training program

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Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service

Responsible to:

• Professor George A C Murrell
• Director Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service

Staff supervised:

Resident/Intern in orthopaedic surgery

Primary Function:

Patient care and research in the sports medicine and shoulder surgery service

Objective:

To gain advanced surgical training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery and basic and/or clinical research in the speciality of sports and shoulder.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide all aspects of medical care to patients being treated by the sports medicine and shoulder surgery service on St George Hospital campus (St. George Hospital, St. George Private Hospital, Orthopaedic Research Institute and associated facilities) in a supervised fashion. This includes outpatient and inpatient care and operating theatre responsibilities.
2. To be actively involved with the educational programme of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This includes postgraduate, undergraduate, nursing and GP education.To be actively involved with the educational programme of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This includes postgraduate, undergraduate, nursing and GP education.
3. To carry out research at the Orthopaedic Research Institute and within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
4. To provide medical cover for various sports teams during their matches and training sessions.
5. On call commitment and any other responsibilities as decided by the Director of Orthopaedic Surgery from time to time. Currently no on call commitments.
6. Involvement with quality assurance activities of the department.

Extra Duties: Current Weekly Schedule:

• Monday (am) Operating - St George Public Hospital
• Monday (pm) Prof Murrell's Clinic


• Tuesday (all day)Operating - St George Private Hospital


• Wednesday (am) Conference/Fellow Clinic
• Wednesday (pm) Prof Murrell's Clinic


• Thursday (am) Grand Rounds/Research
• Thursday (pm) Research


• Friday (all day) Research

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter, including contact details and the names and contact details of at least three referees to:

• Linda Dodd
• Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
• St George Hospital
• Education & Research Centre
• 4-10 South Street
• Kogarah Sydney NSW 2217
• Australia


• T: +61 2 9113 2827
• F: 61 2 9113 2479
• E: linda.dodd@health.nsw.gov.au