Dr. David Leong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Leong is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia specializing in Endocrine Surgery. He holds a degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) and a Master's degree in Epidemiology (MEpi). His clinical practice includes roles as an Endocrine & General Surgeon at Joondalup Health Campus and as an Endocrine Surgeon at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Dr. Leong's research focuses on areas such as Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal surgery, contributing actively to his field with numerous publications and high citations, evident from his h-index of 85. He is currently accepting PhD Higher Degree Research students and invites collaboration on various research projects within his expertise. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for the Australian New Zealand Journal of Surgery and the World Journal of Surgery, demonstrating his active involvement in academic peer review.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and supervising medical students, conducting research in the field of endocrine surgery.

Endocrine & General Surgeon

— Present

Joondalup Health Campus • Perth, Australia

Providing surgical care in endocrine and general surgery.

Endocrine Surgeon

— Present

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital • Perth, Australia

Specializing in surgery of the endocrine organs.

Awards

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Bright Ideas Grant

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Discovery Grant

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.