Dr. Leon Flicker

Professor

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Biography

Leon Flicker is the inaugural Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Western Australia since 1998 and serves as the Executive Director of the Western Australian Centre for Health Ageing. He has significantly contributed to the reorganization of undergraduate and postgraduate education in geriatric medicine in Western Australia while continuing his practice as a consultant geriatrician at Royal Perth Hospital. His research is prominently centered on critical health issues affecting older individuals, including falls, depression, and cognitive impairment, and he has performed and reported on studies pertinent to frailty and successful aging. To date, Leon has published 15 book chapters and 475 peer-reviewed articles. He has also provided service on numerous government committees and professional organizations and was the Chair of the Asia Pacific Geriatric Medicine Network for 15 years. In recognition of his contributions to geriatric medicine and dementia prevention care, he was honored to receive the title of Officer of the Order of Australia.

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Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA, Australia

Inaugural Professor of Geriatric Medicine, involved in the reorganization of geriatric education and active research on older adult health issues.

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
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