Newborn Services presently has 2
Neonatal Clinical Fellow positions. Fellows must be trainees in an
accredited postgraduate training programme, and must be able to be registered in
New Zealand (for further information about registration requirements, refer to
the Medical Council of New
Zealand).
The fellows can expect to gain
experience in Level 3 and Level 2 neonatal care. Echocardiography skills
will be taught.
In addition to clinical experience, the fellows would be expected to
undertake and assist with
clinical research within the department. They will be involved in
prospective studies as well as retrospective
audits.
The primary areas of research
interest within the department are:
- Perinatal asphyxia
- Selective head cooling
- EEG predictors of outcomes in preterm infants
- Chronic Lung Disease,
particularly the use of postnatal steroids
- Antenatal steroids
- Nasal CPAP versus ventilation
- Neonatal nutrition and growth
- Neonatal glucose homeostasis
- Percutaneous central venous catheter placement
- Outcomes of
Small-for-Gestational-Age babies
- Neonatal echocardiography, with particular interest in the PDA
There are opportunities to liaise with other
paediatric services within Auckland, and experience could be gained in other
areas if required.
The Fellowship programme at National Women's Health is accredited by the
Specialist Advisory Committee of the
Royal Australasian College of Physicians as an approved programme for
maximum period of 2 years advanced training in
Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine.
Enquiries should be directed to
Malcolm Battin.
Last updated
November 29, 2011 |
Ministry of Health
