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Training & Education

Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery

The Australian Institute of Weight Control (AIWC )is pleased to announce its inaugural Fellowship Program in Bariatric Surgery. This is an outstanding opportunity for fellowship training in Bariatric surgery in Australia as part of a multi-disciplinary centre for the treatment of obesity.

AIWC has evolved from the combination of four leading weight loss clinics across Australia, located in Perth, Adelaide Gold Coast and Sydney. AIWC has performed over 7000 bariatric procedures and fulfils the “Centre of Excellence” criteria. It provides a long term multi-disciplinary support program called “Circle of Care”, ongoing audit and quality assurance programs, and prospective data collection. AIWC has an active research program including clinical trials, and basic science research. AIWC has developed “the fundamentals in Bariatric” course.

AIWC supervisors of training include:

  • Professor Jeff Hamdorf St John of God Hospital, Perth
  • Dr. Sue Taylor, St. John of God Hospital, Perth
  • Professor James Toouli, Flinders Private Hospital, Adelaide
  • Dr. Lilian Kow, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide
  • Dr Laurant Layani, John Flynn Hospital, Gold Coast
  • Dr Roy Brancatisano Baulkham Hills Hospital, Sydney

There will be 4 Bariatric fellowship positions available commencing in January 2009, for a period of 12 months. There will be opportunity to extend the position to 24 months and to spend at least 6months at another location within the network.

The fellows will have a substantial clinical workload with more than 1500 bariatric operations performed per annum across all sites, and will be involved in all aspect of the obese patient’s management as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be required to participate in clinical research and collaborative studies as part of their clinical training. The applicant will also have the opportunity to gain further experience in advanced laparoscopic gastro-intestinal surgery and will be offered substantial professional development.

Requirements

  • FRACS and completed advanced training in general surgery with an interest in upper GI laparoscopic surgery
  • Registration with the Medical Board of your State.
  • Medical Indemnity cover

Further information regarding the fellowship and application requirements please contact Kathy Noble on (08) 8177 1503 or
email kathynoble@circleofcare.com.au

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GP Training & Education

The safety of our patients is central to the Circle of Care Programme and in addition to our surgical training programmes we provide regular education programs to other medical professionals in the community. For example, we offer training programs for General Practitioners around Australia. This training assists GPs to better understand the unique needs of their obese patients and keeps them up to date with the latest research and treatment programs.

For details of GP Training Seminars in your State, please to our “Support” section.

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