Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Affiliations
Awards and Scholarships
Research and Publications
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Timeline
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Oluwaseun Ebenezer Fatunla

Tarneit,Australia

Summary

I am a highly experienced and credentialed Overseas-Trained Anatomical Pathologist with over a decade of clinical, academic, and translational research expertise. Following a rigorous six-year residency program, I attained the Fellowship of the Medical College of Nigeria, FMCPath (Anatomical Pathology), emerging as the best-performing national candidate in 2019. Before relocating to Australia, I practiced independently for three years as a Consultant Anatomical Pathologist and Lecturer. In Australia, I currently work as a Cut-Up Doctor at Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) and as an Honorary Anatomical Pathologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH). Following a positive Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) Overseas-Trained Specialist (OTS) assessment, I am expected to undertake an advanced-level supervised clinical integration in Australia as the final step toward full FRCPA recognition under Australian specialist standards. I am in the thesis submission stage of a PhD in Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) at the University of Melbourne, with no conflict to full-time clinical availability. I am eligible for AHPRA Limited Specialist Registration and hold all required documentation. I currently hold a Subclass 500 visa with full work rights, which will continue under a Bridging Visa during SC 186 processing.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cut-Up Doctor, Anatomical Pathology

Australian Clinical Labs (ACL)
02.2025 - Current
  • Gross dissection and handling of high-volume surgical specimens
  • Engage in registrar-level academic activities (e.g., Slide Reporting Tutorials, RCPA QAP)
  • Interact closely with pathologists to maintain diagnostic quality and turnaround

Honorary Anatomical Pathologist (Volunteer)

Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)
05.2023 - Current
  • Attend surgical pathology reviews and multidisciplinary meetings
  • Gain contextual exposure to Australian diagnostic standards and workflows
  • Participate in RCPAQAP sessions and departmental academic meetings

PhD Candidate (Thesis Submission Stage)

University of Melbourne / Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI)
10.2022 - Current
  • Research: Molecular and spatial epigenetic profiling of glioma progression
  • Co-author of 17+ peer-reviewed publications, including Nature Medicine and Neuro-Oncology Advances
  • Multiple Oral/poster presentations at Australian conference

Consultant Anatomical Pathologist & Lecturer

University College Hospital & College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
12.2019 - 09.2022
  • Independently reported complex surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy cases
  • Mentored registrars and oversaw postgraduate dissertations
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and national QA schemes

Lecturer, Department of Pathology

College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
12.2019 - 09.2022
  • Delivered MBBS, BMLS, and MSc-level teaching
  • Organised and assessed examinations, supervised postgraduate projects
  • Developed forensic and anatomical pathology content
  • Attended faculty academic board meetings and external collaborations

Anatomical Pathology Registrar

University College Hospital, Ibadan
07.2013 - 11.2019
  • Performed and contributed to the reporting of surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy cases under supervision
  • Supervised junior trainees; participated in QA audits and MDTs
  • Presented case studies and pathology seminars

Medical Officer

Federal Medical Centre, Birnin-Kebbi
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Delivered neonatal and paediatric care in a busy tertiary setting
  • Coordinated ward rounds and assisted in outpatient clinic duties

Medical Officer

Ifewara Community Medical Centre, Osun State
11.2011 - 10.2012
  • Provided primary care and minor procedures in a rural hospital setting
  • Supervised clinical support staff and ensured efficient patient flow

House Officer

Federal Medical Centre, Ido Ekiti
11.2010 - 10.2011
  • Completed supervised clinical rotations in core medical and surgical specialties
  • Developed foundational diagnostic and procedural skills

Education

PhD - Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
09.2025

Fellow of The Medical College (FMCPath) - Anatomical Pathology

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2019

MSc - Biotechnology

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
07.2019

MBCh.B. -

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ileife, Nigeria
08.2010

Skills

  • Surgical pathology
  • Molecular pathology
  • Cytopathology
  • Digital pathology
  • Team collaboration & Organizational skills
  • Laboratory management & Quality assurance
  • Medical research & Teaching

Certification

  • RCPA OTS Assessment: Positive Outcome (Partial Comparability)– 2024-08
  • AHPRA: Eligible for Limited Specialist Registration (Submission underway)
  • Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN):
  • Registration Number: FM/50888
  • Full registration as Medical Practitioner – 2011
  • Specialist Registration in Anatomical Pathology – 2019 Practiced under full licensure for 11+ years with no history of disciplinary action
  • Immunisation: Fully compliant with Australian medical workforce standards, including antibody titres where applicable.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Occupational English Test (OET) – 2022-07 Grade B in all four components (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) – In progress (for AHPRA registration)

Affiliations

  • Australian and New Zealand Society for Neuropathology, ANZSNP, (Australia, 2023–Present)
  • Australasian Neuroscience Society (Australia, 2023–Present)
  • RCPA QAP Participant (Australia, 2023–Present)
  • National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (Australia, 2013–Present)
  • International Academy of Pathology – West African Division (Australia, 2013–Present)

Awards and Scholarships

  • Gregg Symons Brain Cancer Research Scholarship (Australia, 2023–Present)
  • University of Melbourne & WEHI Full PhD Scholarship (2022–Present)
  • National Best Candidate, FMCPath Final Exams (2019)
  • Multiple international research bursaries (Global Biobank Stockholm 2019, IAP South Africa 2017)

Research and Publications

  • Lead PhD Researcher: Spatial and Methylation alterations in glioma progression
  • Publications: Over 17 peer-reviewed articles (Nature Medicine, Neuro-Oncology Advances)
  • Presentations: Lorne Cancer, ABCARA, WEHI Division Retreat, TIAFT
  • Full List: Available on request

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

  • Recent Certificate of Good Standing
  • Recent International Police Clearance
  • Full Immunisation Record (including antibody titres where applicable
  • Basic and Advanced Life Support – Australian Certification
  • Working with Children Check
  • Full Australian Driving Licence

Timeline

Cut-Up Doctor, Anatomical Pathology

Australian Clinical Labs (ACL)
02.2025 - Current

Honorary Anatomical Pathologist (Volunteer)

Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)
05.2023 - Current

PhD Candidate (Thesis Submission Stage)

University of Melbourne / Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI)
10.2022 - Current

Consultant Anatomical Pathologist & Lecturer

University College Hospital & College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
12.2019 - 09.2022

Lecturer, Department of Pathology

College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
12.2019 - 09.2022

Anatomical Pathology Registrar

University College Hospital, Ibadan
07.2013 - 11.2019

Medical Officer

Federal Medical Centre, Birnin-Kebbi
02.2013 - 06.2013

Medical Officer

Ifewara Community Medical Centre, Osun State
11.2011 - 10.2012

House Officer

Federal Medical Centre, Ido Ekiti
11.2010 - 10.2011

PhD - Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences

University of Melbourne

Fellow of The Medical College (FMCPath) - Anatomical Pathology

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

MSc - Biotechnology

University of Ibadan

MBCh.B. -

Obafemi Awolowo University
Oluwaseun Ebenezer Fatunla