Simon Smith

Experience

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  Bellarine Community Health

  Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

  Podiatrist
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  Essendon Foot Clinic

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2009

  Podiatrist
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  La Trobe University

  Feb 2003 - Nov 2016

  Sessional Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor

  Lecturer in undergraduate podiatric surgery and anaesthesia within the Department of Podiatry at LaTrobe University. Clinical supervisor of the Podaitric Surgery Student Clinic at LaTrobe University.

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  Simon E Smith - Podiatric Surgeon

  Jan 2010 - now

  Podiatric surgeons are podiatrists who have completed extensive, post graduate medical and surgical training and perform reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Podiatric surgeons are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. The qualifications of podiatric surgeons are recognised by Australian State and Federal Governments. It is an approved specialty by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency. Podiatric surgeons are included within both the Health Insurance Act and the National Health Act.Podiatric surgeons are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.In Australia, Podiatric surgeons operate in private hospitals, leading a surgical team that includes anaesthetists, medical practitioners, surgical assistants and nursing and hospital staff. Patient care and safety is paramount and the surgical team works closely together to ensure each patient receives the highest quality of care and respect. Show less

  • Podiatric Surgeon

    Jan 2010 - now

  • Podiatric Surgeon

    Jan 2010 - now
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  Austin Health

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2020

  Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon

  Worked in multidisciplinary High Risk Foot Clinic, providing care and treatment for patients with diabetic foot complications and wound management

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  Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons

  Jan 2014 - now

  Engaged in formal training of ACPS podiatric surgical registrars. The ACPS Selection Committee's roles include:• To develop, implement and review the selection policy and process for the selection of Registrars. • To set standards and provide guidelines for the training of selection panel members. • To collaborate with the Education Board on sustainable training intake numbers.• To consider and advise council on the selection of appropriate candidates for the Training Programme.

  • Teaching Fellow

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Chair, Selection Committee

    Jan 2014 - now