Positions Vacant - Training
Fellowship in Obesity Surgery
The Australian Institute of Weight Control (AIWC) is pleased to announce its inaugural Fellowship Program in Bariatric Obesity 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 three leading weight loss clinics across Australia, located in Adelaide, Perth 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 - Perth
- Professor James Toouli - Adelaide
- Dr Roy Brancatisano - Sydney
There will be three (3) Bariatric fellowship positions offered, one in each state, for a period of 12 months. There will be opportunity to extend the position to 24 months and to spend at least 6 months 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.
Requirements:
- FRACS and completed advanced training in general surgery with an interest in upper GI laparoscopic surgery
- Registration with Medical Board in the state where the Fellow is employed.
- Appropriate Medical Indemnity cover
The base salary provided for the fellowship is A$100,000 per annum
Further information regarding the fellowship and application requirements may be obtained from www.circleofcare.com.au or from Petra Maher +61 2 9639 1033 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it