Dr. Keith Ooi

Professor

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Biography

Professor Keith Chee Ooi is a Professor of Pediatrics and a consultant pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Sydney Children’s Hospital. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000 with an MBBS, followed by training in pediatric gastroenterology and obtaining a PhD in 2014. Prof. Ooi specializes in cystic fibrosis-related gastroenterology, childhood pancreatic diseases, and the gut microbiome. He has authored over 160 journal articles and is recognized as a leading clinician-scientist in his field, securing over AUD$15 million in research funding. His notable research contributions include development of the Pancreatic Insufficiency Prevalence score and studies on the impact of diet on gut health in cystic fibrosis. Prof. Ooi has received several recognitions, including the Dean's Rising Star award and the Fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association. His commitment to medical education is reflected in his innovative teaching methods and contributions to medical training programs at UNSW. Currently, he supervises research projects and is involved in leading clinical trials aimed at improving treatment outcomes for children with gastroenterological conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

UNSW • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Applied clinical research in pediatric gastroenterology and education.

Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

2010-01-01 — Present

Sydney Children's Hospital • Randwick, NSW, Australia

Provide clinical services and supervision in pediatric gastroenterology.

Research Fellow

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Hospital for Sick Children • Toronto, Canada

Engaged in clinical research in pediatric gastroenterology.

Awards

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Dean's Rising Star Award (UNSW Medicine)

2015-01-01
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Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF)

2021-01-01
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Fellow of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (FGESA)

2025-01-01

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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