Dr. Serena Hong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Serena Hong is a lecturer in the Physiotherapy program within the School of Health Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She obtained her PhD in 2019 from the University of Sydney, focusing on Physiotherapy and Cardiac Surgery. With 20 years of experience as a Senior Physiotherapist specializing in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, particularly in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Liverpool Hospital, she has managed a team of 20 staff and provided clinical leadership in teaching and education. Dr. Hong's research interests are centered around cardiovascular health, prehabilitation for frail older persons undergoing cardiac surgery, and interprofessional education. She employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies in her research, including randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews. As an educator, she emphasizes the importance of facilitating students' learning through innovative teaching approaches and encourages empathetic professionalism in clinical practice. Serena has experience supervising both undergraduate and master's students and is committed to inspiring the next generation of physiotherapists.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer in the Physiotherapy program, involved in teaching and research supervision.

Senior Physiotherapist

2003-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Liverpool Hospital • Liverpool, Australia

Specialized in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, provided clinical support and supervision for students.

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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