Academic registrar positon

This position offers GP registrars the opportunity to develop skills in research and teaching. Registrars will be supported through the process by senior staff, from formulating a research question and designing a study through to analysis and publication. They will also have the opportunity to assist with undergraduate medical teaching and experience working in an academic department of general practice.

Registrars will be able to develop their professional skills by attending the Primary Health Care Research Network (PHReNet) research training workshops and short courses in research methodology run by the NSW PHCRED program. They will have the opportunity to present their research at PHReNet research seminars and be strongly supported to present at a relevant conference such as the GP and PHC Research Conference and have their study published in a journal. Senior GP academics will provide mentoring throughout the year and are happy to provide advice to those registrars who at the completion of the position have an interest in furthering their academic career, by undertaking a higher degree such as a Masters or PhD. The general skills gained from undertaking this position such as searching for evidence and critical analysis will enhance the registrar’s professional development and assist in their clinical work. Read about our Past GP registrar projects.

About the General Practice Unit

The GP Unit is a department of the Sydney South West Area Health Service and is part of the Complex Care and General Practice stream. It is affiliated with the School of Public Health & Community Medicine, University of New South Wales and the UNSW Research Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity. It has a research focus on chronic disease management, integration of health systems in primary care and improving preventive care in general practice. Staff contributes to teaching in various stages of the undergraduate medical course at UNSW, both on campus and at Fairfield. The unit also provides a clinical general practice service and there is the opportunity for full-time academic registrars to complete their clinical requirements in the position.

The unit is staffed by the Director, Professor Siaw - Teng Liaw and two Staff Specialists, Dr Sanjyot Vagholkar and Dr Jeremy Bunker. There are also two part-time GP registrars completing their clinical training. Research staff includes Dr Sarah Dennis and Suzan Mehmet. The unit’s activities are supported by the administrative staff: Teresa Kot, Charmaine Rodricks and Barbara Novak. The friendly team at Fairfield provide a supportive work environment for the academic registrar.

The GP Unit at Fairfield Hospital is located in Prairiewood in south-western Sydney. It services a community which is culturally and linguistically diverse, with many people originating from south-east Asia, the Middle East, South America and eastern Europe. This provides a rich and diverse environment in which to undertake both research and clinical work in general practice. Both the M4 and M5 motorways are close by and provide access to central Sydney. There is the potential to be located at other sites such as the Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity at Randwick if this is more suitable.

How to apply

The GP Unit can also put you in contact with past academic registrars who are happy to discuss their experiences with you. Details regarding the application and GPET requirements are available at www.agpt.com.au. There are two applications per year closing in mid March and mid September. Interested applicants should contact the GP Unit well in advance of the closing date to ensure there is adequate time to prepare the application.

For further information please contact Professor Siaw -Teng Liaw T 02 9616 8520 E siaw@unsw.edu.au

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