Dr. Brendan Smyth

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Biography

Brendan Smyth is a staff specialist nephrologist and clinical researcher at St George Hospital. He is completing his training in nephrology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and is working on his PhD focusing on randomized controlled trials and trial methodology in hemodialysis, with submission due by the end of 2019. Dr. Smyth has developed a broad range of research skills and interests, including lead roles in the ACTIVE and RESOLVE studies, as well as conducting meta-analyses. He is actively involved in the international promotion of clinical trials and is a member of the International Society of Nephrology's Advancing Clinical Trials working group, where he publishes monthly summaries of clinical trials in nephrology and is developing an online trials toolkit aimed at boosting research participation globally. His goal is to facilitate research participation locally and improve understanding of research methodologies among local medical graduates.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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