I want to use biostatistics and public health to help prevent and alleviate suffering for the sickest, poorest, and most vulnerable people. I have an MBBS(Hons), Master of Biostatistics, MPhil in Epi, and I am nearing completion of my PhD in Social Mental Health Services using advanced biostatistics and simulation modelling.
I have over 8 years of experience in biostatistics/public health in government and university settings. I am an Accredited Statistician from the Statistical Society of Australia which is a rigorous milestone to achieve.
I also have 4 years of experience as a medical doctor in clinical psychiatry, treating patients with mental illness.
My research as a biostatistical consultant has also included the areas of poverty, crime, social disadvantage, prenatal drug abuse, prematurity, children with disabilities, mental health, out-of-home care, addiction, Aboriginal Health, communicable diseases, cancer, heart disease, smoking cessation, breastfeeding, health and well-being, health education and aged care.
Worked in Psychiatry treating Aboriginal People with mental illness from remote areas.
Took the history and mental state of patients and liaised with the multidisciplinary team. Prescribed medication, performed on-call duties, did ECT under supervision
Taught Medical students about psychiatry regularly by teaching them psychiatric theory and interview skills