Dr. John Myburgh

Professor

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Biography

Professor John Myburgh is a Conjoint Professor of Medicine & Health at the University of New South Wales and a Senior Intensive Care Physician at St George Hospital, Sydney. With over 25 years of experience in Intensive Care Medicine, he has garnered a national and international reputation for his expertise in catecholamine neurophysiology and pharmacology, particularly in the clinical management of traumatic brain injury and fluid resuscitation. He has been the Chief Investigator for 16 Project Grants and has published over 250 peer-reviewed research articles, including 12 papers in the New England Journal of Medicine. His research has amassed significant funding totaling A$85M and established him as a key figure in clinical trials and academic leadership in the field. Throughout his career, he has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2014 for his distinguished service to medicine. His contributions extend to education and mentorship, having supervised numerous PhD and post-doctoral students and served in key positions within professional societies, including Secretary-General of the World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine. Myburgh continues to influence both the scientific community and clinical practice through his ongoing research and leadership in medical education.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Professor, Medicine & Health

2016-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leading the academic and research agenda in critical care medicine.

Senior Intensive Care Physician

1990-01-01 — Present

St George Hospital • Sydney, Australia

Overseeing patient care in the intensive care unit and conducting clinical trials.

Director, Division of Critical Care

2006-01-01 — Present

George Institute for Global Health • Sydney, Australia

Established division specializing in critical care research.

Awards

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Officer of the Order of Australia

2014-01-01
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College Medal

2017-01-01
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International Sepsis Forum Award

2007-01-01

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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