Dr. Rowan Molnar (#drrowanmolnar ) is a senior specialist anaesthetist and Director of Anaesthesia at a major Australian Government Project in Papua New Guinea. Dr Rowan Molnar (#drrowanmolnar ) has trained in Australia and the US where he was a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Molnar has a special interest in orthopaedic tumour surgery and cardiac surgery and has directed the anaesthesia simulation program at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He (#drrowanmolnar ) is also an Editorial Reviewer at Journal Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Dr. Rowan Molnar (#drrowanmolnar ) is dedicated to medical education at all levels, particularly in establishment, deployment and implementation of simulation based teaching.
2. Dr. Rowan Molnar is a senior specialist anaesthetist with extensive
clinical experience in anaesthesia at a tertiary referral hospital level,
both in Australia and internationally, Rowan’s patients are testament to
the confidence they have for the value of his adept work.
“Anaesthetists are the acclaimed pioneers of patient
safety, well-being, recovery and comfort”
3. Dr Rowan Molnar is dedicated to medical education at all levels, particularly in establishment,
deployment and implementation of simulation based teaching.
Dr Rowan Molnar is a recognised leader with a demonstrated ability to constantly strive for
excellence in the ever changing world of medicine.
In his spare time he enjoys flying the Australian designed Jabiru which has earned him the title –
„The Flying Doctor‟.
Author - Accomplished award winning author with comprehensive representation in numerous
prestigious medical journals around the world.
Professional Speaker & Consultant - “If you want to influence, you must speak up” says
Dr Rowan Molnar. An experienced professional speaker that has inspired thousands with his
presentations on health and the human condition.
International Links - With over 25 years experience worldwide, Dr. Rowan Molnar’s reach
stretches to the U.S.A including Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston and
John Hopkins Medical Centre, Baltimore, and University of California.
4. MGH Institute of Health Professions (USA)
Advanced Teaching & Learning in Medical Education
(Simulation Major) - 2011 (Harvard University)
Masters of Science in Health Professional Education
(Simulation Major) - 2013 (Harvard University)
Harvard Medical School (USA)
Institute for Medical Simulation Course
- 2005 (Harvard University)
Institute for Medical Simulation Course (Advanced)
- 2005 (Harvard University)
Institute for Medical Simulation Course (Advanced)
- 2009 (Harvard University)
5. Surgical Support Team, Australian Government
November 2013 – Present Papua New Guinea
Masters of Science in Health Professional Education-
MGH Institute of Health Professions
2013 – Present (1 year)
Educator
1992 – Present (22 years)
• University of Melbourne
• Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
• Australian College of Emergency Medicine
• Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria
6. Industry Liaison
2011 – 2012 (1 year) - Simulation Examiner - Harvard Medical School
2009 – 2012 (3 years) Chairman, Simulation Special Interest Group -
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Editorial Reviewer
2001 – 2012 (11 years) - Journal Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
2000 – 2012 (12 years) - Medical Education Director (Anaesthesia) -
St. Vincent’s Simulation Centre, Melbourne (Australia)
Representative of Department of Anaesthesia – Industrial Relations
1995 – 2012 (17 years) - St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne (Australia)
7. Chairman (2007-08), Member (1994-2012)
1994 – 2012 - Clinical Review and Mortality Morbidity
Committee , St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne (Australia)
Senior Staff Anaesthetist
1993 – 2012 (19 years), St. Vincent's Hospital,
Melbourne (Australia)
Intensive Care Management
1993 – 2012 (19 years), Intensive Care Management,
Epworth HealthCare and St. Vincent's Health
Melbourne (Australia)
8. Dean's Prize
University of Melbourne / St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne (Australia)
1984- Dean's Prize for most outstanding final year student at
St.Vincent's Hospital.
Prize for Best Paper Delivered
Faculty of Anaesthetists Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
February 1989 - Annual Anaesthetic Registrars Scientific Meeting:
"Pre-Bypass Myocardial Ischaemia in Patients Undergoing Coronary
Artery Surgery".
Young Investigator Award
1990 - Boots - Australian Society of Anaesthetists: ”Comparison of
Two Sedation Techniques for Vaginal Ultrasound Ovum Pickup"
9. Australian Society of Anaesthetists / GE Healthcare Research Award
2006 -“Use of transthoracic echocardiography to assess left ventricular
volume in total hip joint replacement” - Awarded a $40,000 Research Grant.
Convenor Effective Management of Anaesthesia Crises Course (EMAC)
2004 - Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Accredited Instructor - Effective Management of Anaesthesia Crises
Course
2004 - Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Board of Effective Management of Anaesthesia Crises
2012 - Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists