Dr. Rachel Dear

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Rachel Dear graduated with first class honours from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 2001 and completed her medical training at St Vincent’s Hospital in 2005. She further specialized in advanced medical oncology training at Westmead Hospital and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2008. In 2012, she earned her PhD from the University of Sydney, focusing on optimizing doctor-patient communication and the role of clinical trial registries in cancer care in Australia. She has held the NSW Cancer Institute Research Scholar Award from 2009 to 2012 and has extensive experience as a principal investigator in various national and international clinical trials related to breast and lung cancer. Dr. Dear has also worked as a Staff Specialist at St Vincent's Hospital since 2014 and has held positions as a Conjoint Lecturer at UNSW and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. Her research contributions are notable, having authored several journal articles and received multiple awards, including the Clinical Oncological Society Award for her work in primary care health sciences. Her commitment to improving cancer treatment and communication further underscores her dedication to the field of oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Darlinghurst

Involved in the academic teaching and research in the field of medicine.

Staff Specialist

2014-01-01 — Present

St Vincent’s Hospital • Darlinghurst

Responsible for clinical work and leading clinical trials in oncology.

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Engaged in teaching and developing course material for medical students.

Awards

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Clinical Oncological Society Award

2011-01-01
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University of Sydney PhD Scholarship

2010-01-01
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Cancer Institute NSW Research Scholar Award

2009-01-01
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COSA Travel Award

2010-01-01
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Henry Pollack Research Entry Scholarship

2009-01-01
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Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group Pilot Study Grant

2009-01-01
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Australian Postgraduate Award

2008-01-01

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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