Victoria

The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is offering an international one-year clinical Advanced Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship. The position is open to qualified overseas Plastic Surgeons eligible for temporary medical registration in Victoria. The unit specializes in microsurgical reconstruction for breast, head & neck cancer and limb trauma. The Unit also manages a large number of general plastic surgery cases, including elective and post-traumatic hand surgery, bony facial trauma, brachial plexus injuries, melanoma and provides a broad reconstructive service to all specialties. There are more than 2,000 surgical procedures performed a year including 200+ free flaps. The Fellow is required to participate in 2-3 major head & neck lists and 1-2 breast reconstruction lists per week and contribute to a research project leading to publication or presentation. The case load will also include emergency surgery and elective general plastic surgery lists. The Fellow will attend outpatient clinics and contribute to the management of inpatients.
Appointments are for 12 months from August 2025 through to August 2026.

Applications open:  1st of February 2024
Applications close: 17th May 2024
Interviews: Late May (via Webex)
Job offer: TBC
A full position description can be obtained by contacting the unit secretary on: PlasticsAdmin@mh.org.au