Dedicated surgical registrar with proven interest in thoracic and general surgery with an emphasis on cancer surgery, seeking locum registrar roles to develop my skill set and prepare for the training program which I will begin in July 2025
Assessed, admitted and treated thoracic emergency patients in ED and theatre
Monitored post-op patients on the ward and escalated concerns appropriately
Submitted and presented patients for weekly unit MDM
Co-ordinated pre-operative investigations and post-operative follow up including cancer surveillance
Assessed and admitted patients with surgical pathology in ED escalating emergencies when needed
Performed minor procedures independently such as lap appendicectomy, abscess I+D, wound closure
Assisted with major surgeries in theatre including lap cholecystectomy, Hartmann's etc.
Arranged timely investigations, treatment and discharge of patients
Completed rotations in urology, upper GI and endocrine surgery, breast surgery, colorectal surgery and paediatric surgery
Managed patients on the ward and learned basic surgical skills in theatre
Co-ordinated unit MDMs and saw patients in outpatient clinic
Took part in unit research projects and audits including my research capstone project for the Masters in Cancer Sciences
Completed rotations in urology, general surgery, infectious disease and medical oncology
Timely assessment and management of surgical patients
Communication and teamwork
Teaching surgical and non-surgical skills to junior team members
Communicating plans to patients and families
Organisation and management of inpatient and outpatient workload
Fennelly, S., Teoh, B., Velaga, J., & Houli, N. (2024). Primary neuroendocrine tumour of the extrahepatic biliary duct. BMJ case reports, 17(11), e261745. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-261745
Fennelly, S., Dickfos, M., Velaga, J., Houli, N. (2024). Synchronous gangrenous cholecystitis and appendicitis secondary to appendiceal diverticulum perforation. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjae785
NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery (2024). Access to and quality of elective care: a prospective cohort study using hernia surgery as a tracer condition in 83 countries. The Lancet. Global health, 12(7), e1094–e1103. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00142-6
Fennelly S, Bruton J, Cullen W. Prophylactic macrolides for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the community: a decision for GPs. The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners [Internet]. 2021 Dec 31 [cited 2024 Dec 7];72(714):42–3. Available from: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=23fab98e-6977-3aeb-bc0d-dc16d17613d4
Leura International Breast Conference, NSW October 2024 Poster Presentation - Evaluating Pathologist and Surgeon Perspectives on Ki67 as a Response Marker for Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer
American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Conference, Florida USA April 2024 Poster presentation - Surgeon-initiated Short Course Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy Identifies Patients Who Can Forego Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Favor of Endocrine Therapy Alone: Insights from a Melbourne Quaternary Breast Cancer Unit
RCGP Annual Spring Conference, Dublin Ireland 2021 Oral presentation - Treatment Options for Refractory COPD-Asthma: Macrolide Antibiotics
Winner of All Island Medical Undergraduate Case Presentation Competition - RCGP Annual Spring Conference April 2021
Research Capstone Project Highlighted for publication in VCC Alliance Newsletter - https://vcccalliance.org.au/news-and-events/news/master-of-cancer-sciences-breakthrough-thinking-in-student-research/
Royal Australian College of Surgeons ASSET (Australia New Zealand Surgical Skills Education and Training) Course January 2024
TRICS (Team Response in Critical Situations) Course June 2024
Watersports lover including surfing, paddleboarding and long distance sea swimming
Scuba diver with advanced open water certification
Travelling around Australia - have been to all 6 states