The Academic General Practice Unit has a long history of medical education,
which is primarily focused on University of Sydney students and junior doctors in the Northern Sydney Area. It is with much pride that
we can say that most departments in Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital are in some way involved in the University of Sydney Medical Program.
 Who are we?
Academic General Practice Unit, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service
What do we do?
As part of the Northern Clinical School, Sydney University Medical Program we facilitate programs for students from all four years. The Med 1 students have regular clinical skills sessions, tutorials and mini-electives, which
make up their clinical school day every Wednesday.
Med 2 students have regular clinical skills sessions and tutorials and are based
here every Tuesday.
The Med 3 students are attached to a department/Unit within Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital where
they have a more intensive hands on experience. The Med 4 students part take in a
Community Rotation Term where they are placed with an urban GP for 4 weeks and then a
rural GP for 4 weeks, with teaching days here at Hornsby during this time.
Other Med 4 students undertake rotations in Psychiatry, Paediatrics & Women's Health. It is with much pride that we can say that
most departments in Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital are in some way involved in the Graduate Medical Program.
Where you can find us
Academic General Practice Unit
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
Level 2, Building 6
Palmerston Road
Hornsby NSW 2077
What are our hours?
9.00am to 4.30pm.
How you can contact us
Phone: 9477 9136
Fax: 9482 1642
Email: nshadbol@med.usyd.edu.au
More information
The Academic Unit continues to expand with increasing numbers of students taking advantage of the excellent teaching and clinical
experience offered at Hornsby. This can only take place with enthusiastic staff. Associate Professor Willcock is the Director of the
Unit, along with many other significant roles both within the Area Health Service and with external organizations. Dr Narelle Shadbolt
is the Deputy Director of the Unit and the Sub Dean at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
Dr Fiona Robinson provides teaching and medical education support to the Unit. Student and office administration is provided by Tracey
Bayliss, Kerri Giumelli and Sue Baar. Dr Carol Kefford provides teaching and is involved with our research unit, along with Michele
Daly and Rachael Degabriel.
As well as having a strong emphasis on education the unit is involved in research. Associate Professor Willcock and Dr Shadbolt have a
long standing research interest in the health and well-being of doctors, medical students and other health professionals. They have
published and presented widely in this area. Dr Kefford’s interest in Adolescent Health is long standing. The unit is also involved in
collaborative research with other departments in the Area Health Service.
If you would like more information about what we do, or you would like to assist in teaching please feel free to contact anyone in the Unit.
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