Dr. Jacqueline Close

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jacqueline Close is a consultant Geriatrician at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney and Clinical Director of the Falls and Balance Injury Research Centre at Neuroscience Research Australia. Her primary research area focuses on falls in individuals with cognitive impairment and dementia, particularly the relationship between cognitive function and postural stability, as well as falls and fractures. She is interested in the impact that falls and injuries have on health service use and how health services can be better designed to prevent and manage falls injuries in older people. Additionally, she serves as Co-Chair of the ANZ Hip Fracture Registry and is a Past-President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Geriatrician

2014-01-01 — Present

Prince of Wales Hospital • Sydney

Providing clinical services and expertise in geriatric medicine.

Clinical Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Falls and Balance Injury Research Centre • Neuroscience Research Australia

Leading research initiatives focused on falls and balance related injuries in older adults.

Awards

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Australasian Journal of Ageing Book Award

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Journal of Physiotherapy Paper of the Year 2010

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2017 Health Services Research Award

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2018 Team of the Year Award – South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

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
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