Clinical Deans appointed at Gippsland
Local intensive care specialist and physician Associate Professor Alistair Wright and paediatrician Dr Cathy Coates have been appointed as Clinical Deans at the Gippsland Regional Clinical School.
The role of the two Deans is to develop and lead clinical teaching for Years 3B, 4C and 5D students who are learning and training at the Regional Clinical School and Latrobe Regional Hospital.
Acting Director at Gippsland Regional Clinical School, Associate Professor Elmer Villanueva, said the Clinical School was delighted that Associate Professor Wright and Dr Coates had agreed to the roles.
“We were looking for senior medical officers and experienced medical educators with excellent communication skills and both Cathy and Alistair fulfill those criteria,” he said. “They will work with senior medical staff at the Hospital to deliver innovative clinical teaching programs with the hospital, teaching on the ward and in outpatient clinics.”
The roles include facilitation of medical students’ practical clinical placement needs within Latrobe Regional Hospital, a liaison role between Gippsland Regional Clinical School and medical administration and they will also join the State-wide network of Clinical Deans.