Advanced training in Musculoskeletal Imaging
Australia and New Zealand

There are currently four positions for advanced training in musculoskeletal imaging approved by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.

1. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

This position is based at The Canberra Hospital under the supervision of A/ Prof. Howard Galloway. The position is available for either 6 or 12 months and further information can be obtained from:

A/ Prof Howard Galloway, Medical Imaging Department, The Canberra Hospital
Yamba Drive, Garran ACT 2605
Phone: (02) 6244-2528
Fax: (02) 6244-2494

2. Melbourne, Victoria

The second position is based at the Cabrini Hospital under the supervision of Dr Andrew Little. Further information may be obtained by contacting:

Dr A. Little, Cabrini Hospital
183 Wattletree Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Phone: (03) 9526-0222
Fax: (03) 9526-0266

3. Perth, Western Australia

This position has been running since January 2003 and is based at the SKG St. John of God Hospital branches, under the supervision of Dr Nick Wambeek. The position is available for 12 months and provides a comprehensive program in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal radiology. Further details can be obtained by contacting:

Dr Nick Wambeek, SKG Radiology
30 Ord Street, West Perth WA 6005
Email: nwambeek@skg.com.au

4. Albury, New South Wales

Regional Imaging Limited is a large, regionally based private radiology group based in Southern New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The group is part of the national I-Med network of radiology companies An opportunity exists to join Regional Imaging in an accredited Advanced Training Position in Musculoskeletal Imaging. The program encompasses all musculoskeletal imaging but has a particular emphasis on MRI, ultrasound and interventional MSK.

The position would be based primarily in Albury, a large regional centre with relaxed lifestyle, excellent schools and facilities and close access to some of Australia's premier tourist regions. In addition the candidate would have regular rotation to our Wagga practices, just over an hour's drive away. Further details can be obtained by contacting:

Dr Andrew van der Vliet - ATP Supervisor
Phone: (02) 6041-4555
Email: andrew.vandervliet@ril.com.au

Overseas positions

Advanced training in musculoskeletal imaging is available at many institutions. The most comprehensive list of fellowships in the USA is maintained by the Society of Skeletal Radiology.