DEGREES
BSc (Batchelor of Science) – University of Otago
MBChB (Batchelor of Medicine & Surgery) – University of Otago
FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)
SPECIALIST TRAINING
New Zealand Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Advanced Training Program
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon – Specialists @ NINE
Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon – Christchurch Public Hospital
Visiting Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon – St Georges Hospital, Southern Cross Hospital & Greymouth Hospital
Senior Clinical Lecturer – Christchurch Clinical School of Medicine
REGISTRATION
Specialist registration held with the New Zealand Medical Council.
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MEMBERSHIPS
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- New Zealand Society for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- Australian & New Zealand Head & Neck Society
- Laryngology Association of Australasia
Allan plays an active role in the New Zealand Society for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
This is the body that “Aims to cultivate and promote all clinical, academic and scientific aspects of … members who are working in the specialty as Consultants.”
His role has included selection & supervision of trainees, therefore ensuring that the next generation of Surgeons are comprehensively trained to the required standards.
Go here to learn about the Society: www.ORL.org.nz
Allan also trains other Surgeons in how to best educate trainees in a fair & supportive environment. This role as a facilitator has required extensive additional courses & educational improvement to ensure that Allan leads by example.