Executive Summary Continued
Priority Area 3: Research Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia Research Activity Report
In 2020, the inaugural RNSH Surgical Research Activity Report 2018-2020 was published. This was a compilation of 3 years research across all surgical subspecialties. Following positive feedback, the next iteration published in 2023, covered 2021-2022 and included all RNSH Division of Surgery & Anaesthesia (DoSA) services - ICU, Trauma, Anaesthesia, Pain & Allergy management services. These reports were actively promoted through several media channels including the NSLHD Board and Executive teams, disseminated to all surgeons and presented at clinical meetings. These reports highlight the volume of research and quality improvement activity across DoSA by individuals and specialty service, in addition to identifying areas for collaboration. Surgeon Engagement Survey The SERT Institute conducted a survey to gauge surgeon engagement, focusing on identifying barriers to academia, research and clinical audit. The barriers identified include work life balance, limited resources to support research and clinical audit, and a lack of awareness regarding pathways to achieving academic titles. The survey findings have been presented and discussed at various forums, shared with the executives and has guided SERT Institute planning. The DASO Unit has continued to support surgical departments lacking data assistance by developing custom databases to enhance clinical audits, Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) meetings, and overall reporting and research. During 2023-2024, new databases were developed for Breast, Hands, Ophthalmology, Burns and Plastics, and Colorectal services. The Orthopaedic Spinal Trauma Database also underwent an upgrade during this period.
Priority Area 4: Education and Training Masters of Surgery
In collaboration with USYD, the SERT Institute has supported the Masters of Surgery Program on the Northern Sydney Campus by appointing an academic lead. This lead provides oversight of the program and manages the clinical skills laboratory (Kolling Institute). Since 2020, there has been a significant increase in enrollments (currently over 100 per year), and an increase in elective subjects from 6 to 20. Surgical Leadership Series This priority area 4 focuses on strengthening medical education, training, and leadership. In September 2023, the RNSH Surgical Leadership Series was introduced, bringing surgeons together to discuss the expectations, challenges and skills required to foster a positive and supportive surgical culture across DoSA, that in turn flows into each sub-specialty service. The initiative is being designed by surgeons for surgeons through consultation, collaboration, and sessional feedback, ensuring it meets needs and expectations.
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