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Gold Coast University Hospital, Queensland
Shape your future in Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery
Gold Coast University Hospital is offering an outstanding 2027 Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery Fellowship for a motivated post-fellowship surgeon looking to develop the skills, confidence and experience required for independent consultant practice.
As one of Queensland’s busiest tertiary centres, GCUH offers a high-quality, hands-on fellowship with exposure to the full spectrum of contemporary bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgery, including complex revisional surgery, management of post-bariatric complications and advanced minimally invasive techniques.
Why choose GCUH?
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Extensive experience in public primary and revisional bariatric surgery
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Primary Bariatric Cases: Approximately 10-20 per year
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Revisional Bariatric Cases: Approximately 20-30 per year
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Significant exposure to benign Upper GI surgery (public)
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Benign UGI/HPB cases: Approximately 20-30 per year
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Over 50% of bariatric and Upper GI procedures performed robotically, with access to a dual-console da Vinci system
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Access to endoscopy lists
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Dedicated Bariatric Nurse Navigator supporting patient care and operating lists
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Close mentorship from experienced bariatric and Upper GI surgeons
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Opportunities to develop operative independence, sound clinical judgement and multidisciplinary obesity management skills
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Combined public and private practice exposure, providing valuable insight into consultant practice
Fellowship Structure
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Queensland Health fellowship appointment (60 hours per fortnight plus after-hours roster)
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One day per week required in Acute Surgical Unit emergency theatre
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1–2 days per week private assisting across major Gold Coast private hospitals
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Participation in the General Surgery on-call roster
Who should apply?
This fellowship is ideal for a surgeon who’s recently completed training (or a surgical trainee completing their training this year) and considering a career in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, or a broad General Surgery practice with advanced bariatric expertise.
If you’re looking for a fellowship that offers exceptional operative experience, strong mentorship, robotic surgery exposure and genuine preparation for consultant practice, this position will provide an outstanding foundation for your career.
Train with leaders. Operate with purpose. Build your future at Gold Coast University Hospital.
Expressions of interest are welcome prior to the formal Queensland Health recruitment process.
Contacts
Jason Free –
Harald Puhalla –
