Curriculum Vitae
Dr Fiona Caroline Elizabeth Hill
FRACS (OHNS), MBBS (Hons), B.Med.Sci (Hons). Dip.Anat
Otolaryngologyist, Head and Neck Surgeon
Current Employment
Otolaryngology, Neck and Neck Surgery (ENT) Surgeon in Victoria, Australia:
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital: 2017 – present
Epworth Richmond: 2018 – present
St Vincent Private: 2020 – present
Alfred Hospital: 2020 – present
Western Health: 2015 – present
Educational Involvement
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (Victoria)
Guys and St Thomas Trust London, performed through the College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Postgraduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy
University of Melbourne 2010
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (with Honours)
University of Western Australia 2008
Bachelor of Medical Science (with Honours)
First Class Honours. University of Western Australia 2005
- Sir James McCusker Alzheimer’s Research Unit, Perth, WA.
- Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York State, USA.
- Alzheimer’s Research Center, Health Partners Research Foundation at Regions Hospital, St Paul, MN, USA. Supervisor William H Frey II.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Positions: Employment
Private Otolaryngology Consultant at Epworth Hospital
2018–present
2020–present Private Otolaryngology Consultant at Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
2018–present Otolaryngology Consultant at Western Health
2018–present Senior Clinical Fellow, Auditory Implants and Otology, Guys and St Thomas Trust, London
2018–2019
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Trainee
Victoria, Australia 2012-2017
General Surgery SET 1 – Royal Melbourne Hospital 2012 – 2013
Rotations: Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Breast and Endocrine Surgery.
House Medical Officer (Surgical) Royal Melbourne Hospital 2010 – 2012
Rotations consisting of: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery.
Intern Royal Perth Hospital 2009
Rotations consisting of: Plastic Surgery, General Surgery (Breast/Endocrine Team), Emergency Medicine, General Medicine,Geriatric Medicine.
Tutor. Employer: U.W.A. Medical School: NS 202, 2004, 2006 – 2008
Leading tutorials and laboratory classes for UWA 2nd Year Medical Students in the field of clinical examination, anatomy and pathophysiology. Unit Coordinator: Associate Dean Paul McMenamin.
Anatomy Dissection/Prosecution Employed by the Department of Anatomy and Human 2 Biology, U.W.A. 2003 – 2006
Preparing anatomical specimens, with special interest in the head & neck and upper limbs.
Laboratory Technical for the Sir James McCusker Alzheimer’s Research Facility, WA. 2004 – 2006
Conducting PCR, immunohistochemistry, mass spectrometry & laboratory animal management.
Histology Demonstrator U.W.A. Medical School Normal Systems 102, 2004
Teaching Histology for 1st Year UWA Medical Students.
Research Publications
2019
Hill F. Connor S. Pai I. More Than Just a Sclerotic Mastoid: Cochlear Implantation in a Case of Infantile Osseopetrosis. Abstract accepted by JLO, awaiting publication.
Vithlani R.H., Baillieu K., Hill F., Nunn T., Jiang D., Powell H., Pai I. The Advance Bionics Naida Link UP and CROS: our experience at a single United Kingdom Centre.Abstract. Journal of Hearing Science 2019:9:2. P130.
Hill F., Jiang D., Nunn T., Driver S., Ballieu K., Vithlani R., Pai I. Audiology outcomes following cochlear implantation in patients with asymmetric hearing loss. Abstract. Journal of Hearing Science 2019:9:2. P69-70.
Hill F., Powell H., Pai I., Ghulum H, Jekins M., Jiang D. Hearing outcomes of surgery versus implantable hearing devices in congenital aural atresia: a literature review and out experience. Abstract. Journal of Hearing Science 2019:9:2. P98.
Hill F., Outcomes of the Oticon Neuro Zti EVO electrode insertion radiological perspective. Abstract. Journal of Hearing Science 2019:9:2. P114.
2018
Hill, F. C. E., & Tykocinsky, M. (2019). Middle Ear Obliteration With Blind Sac Closure of the External Auditory Canal in Ballistic Injury. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561318824891
Vartanyan M, Hill F, Iseli C, O’Leary S. Stapes footplate defect as a source of CSF leak and otogenic meningitis in a cochlear implant patient. Ear Nose Throat J. 2018 Dec;97(12):E31-E32.
Hill FC, Iseli C, O’Leary S. Primary autoimmune inner ear disease in pregnancy.Aust J Otolaryngol 2018;1:23.
Grenness A, Hill FC, Withers S, Iseli C, Briggs R. Inner ear patency after retrosigmoid vestibular schwannoma resection. Aust J Otolaryngol 2018;1:26. doi: 10.21037/ajo.2018.09.07.
Hill F., Grenness A, Iseli C., Briggs R., Cochlear Patency after Translabyrinthine Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery. 2018 Aug;39(7):e575-e578. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000001858.
2017
Hill F, Teh B, Tykocinski M. Persistent Stapedial Artery with Ankylosis of the Stapes Footplate. ENT Journal. Accepted December 2017. Ref.: Ms. No. 17-309R2
2015
Daniel R., Hill F., Price T., Erosion of the incus by the chorda tympani nerve from a complex retraction pocket. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Accepted 2015 Ms. No. 14-377R1.
Daniel R., Hill F., Walsh P. Spontaneous Metachornous Chylothorax. Journal of Otology and laryngology. March 2015
2012
Hill F., Yuen A., Ramakristman A. (2011) Vascular Malformation of the Flexor Tendon Presenting as Tenosynovitis. Hand. 2012 Jun; 7(2): 200–203.
2010
Taddei K., Laws SM., Verdile G., Munns S., D’Costa K., Harvey AR., Martins IJ, Hill F., Levy E., Shaw JE and Martins RN. Novel phage peptides attenuate amyloid-β42 catalysed hydrogen peroxide production and associated neurotoxicity. Neurobiology of Aging. Neurobiology of Aging 31 (2010) 203–214.
2009
Lee F, Wong P, Hill F. 2009. Evidence behind the WHO Guidelines: What is the Role of Prophylactic Antibiotics in the Management of Burns. The International Child Health Review Collaboration. J Trop Pediatr. 2009; 55: 73-77.
Research Presentations
2019
Vithlani R.H., Baillieu K., Hill F., Nunn T., Jiang D., Powell H., Pai I. The Advance Bionics Naida Link UP and CROS: our experience at a single United Kingdom Centre. Politzer Meeting, Warsaw, May 2019.
Hill F., Jiang D., Nunn T., Driver S., Ballieu K., Vithlani R., Pai I. Audiology outcomes following cochlear implantation in patients with asymmetric hearing loss. Politzer Meeting, Warsaw, May 2019.
Hill F., Powell H., Pai I., Ghulum H, Jekins M., Jiang D. Hearing outcomes of surgery versus implantable hearing devices in congenital aural atresia: a literature review and our experience. Politzer Meeting, Warsaw, May 2019.
Hill F., Outcomes of the Oticon Neuro Zti EVO electrode insertion radiological perspective. Politzer Meeting, Warsaw, May 2019.
2018
Grenness A, Wei B., Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Turbinate. Poster Presentation at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Perth. March 2018.
Grenness A, Hill F., Iseli C., Briggs R., Retrosigmoidal Accoustic Neuroma Surgery, Audiology Outcomes and Cochlear Patency. Poster Presentation at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Perth. March 2018.
Hill F., Tykocinski M., Middle Ear Obliteration with Blind-Sac Closure of the External Auditory Canal in Ballistic Injury. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Perth. March 2018.
Hill F., Grenness A, Iseli C., Briggs R., Cochlear Patency after Translabyrinthine Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery.Oral Presentation at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Perth. March 2018.
Hill F. Connor S. Pai I. More Than Just a Sclerotic Mastoid: Cochlear Implantation in a Case of Infantile Osseopetrosis. Semon Club, London, December 2018.
2017
Wong A., Hill F., Hurtado G., Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia of the ear canal. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2017.
Wong A., Hill F., Safdar A., Sclerosing polycystic adenosis resembling fibrocystic disease of the breast.Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2017.
Wong A., Hill F., Sigston E., A rare case of subglottic adenoid cystic carcinoma. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2017.
Hill F, Iseli C., O’Leary S., Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease and Pregnancy. Presented at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Victorian Regional Meeting. November 2017.
2016
Ng M., Hill F, Oesophageal herniation into the trachea – a case study and review. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2016.Phong J., Hill F., Baker T. Fishy Facial Trauma. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2016.
Moore T., Hill F., Magarey M. Eccrine carcinoma – an unusual presentation and review of the literature. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2016.
Samarasinge., Hill F., Wagstaff S. Intravascular Malignant Melanoma; An Unusual Case and Review. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2016.
Claire J., Moore T., Hill F., Magarey M. Disseminating Klebsiella infection – an unusual presentation and review of the literature. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2016
2015
Hill F., Giles M., Price T. Dynamic Modified Mallampati: Re-defining Airway Assessment. Presented at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Sydney. 7-9th March 2015.
Hill F., Giles M., Price T. Structure Consent and Patient Satisfaction. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Sydney. 7-9th March 2015.
Daniel R., Hill F., Goodyear P., Walsh P. Neurofibroma of the Alar Cartilage. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Sydney. 7-9th March 2015.
Daniel R., Hill F., Price T. Posterior Epistaxis: A Review of Safe Practice. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Sydney. 7-9th March 2015.
Hill F. Spontaneous Metachronous Chylothorax. Presented at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Victorian Regional Meeting. August 2015. Poster at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide. March 2016.
2014
Hill F. Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumour of the Glottis. Presented at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Victorian Regional Meeting. August 2014.
2013
Hill F. Choanal Atresia Repair. Presented at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Victorian Regional Meeting. March 2013.
2011
Hill F., Yuen A., Ramakrishnan., Vascular Malformation of the Flexor Tendon Presenting as Tenosynovitis. Presented at the South Australian Hand Surgery Conference Nov 2011.
2007
Hill F, Martins RN, Taddei K, Laws, SM, D’Costa K., Bates K., Howard M., Sharman M, Martins IJ, Shaw J, Harvey AR. Novel phage peptides attenuate amyloid-β42 catalysed hydrogen peroxide production and associated neurotoxicity. Neurobiology of Aging. Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association Prevention of Dementia Washington D.C. USA & IBRO. 2007Prizes
2018
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Research Grant – for study on recurrent sudden sensorineural hearing loss / cochlear hydrops, including systematic review, retrospective study, prospective database and MRI study looking at signs of hydrops in recurrent SSNHL.
2009
School of Clinical Neurosciences Prize. University of Western Australia.
2008
Honours, Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, University of Western Australia.
Anatomy and Dissection Award, University of Western Australia.
2005
Finalist, Young Scientific Achiever of the Year. Australian of the Year Award, Western Australia.
Jean Rogerson Scholarship– Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, UWA.
Stein Scholarship from the Sir James McCusker Alzheimer’s Research Center, Western Australia.
2001
Curriculum Council Certificate of Excellence, for achieving ten A grades in year long Curriculum Council subjects, Education Department of Western Australia.
Dux of Carmel College, including Dux of Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Carmel College Western Australia.
Board Positions
2016
National Trainee Representative (Elected):
Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Training Australia: 2014 – 1016
Royal Australian College of Surgeons
National Australian Otololaryngology Representative (Elected):
Board of the Royal Australasia College of Surgeons Trainee Association: 2014 – 2016
Royal Australian College of Surgeons
2013
Trainee Representative:Clinical Governance Board for Melbourne Health 2012-2013
2012
Education Officer (Elected) 2010 – 2012:Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria for Junior Medical Officers
Voluntary Positions
2017
“Deadly Ear” Rural Outreach for Indigenous Australian in remote Queensland.
Travelling to rural communities to provide ENT clinic and surgery.
2013
Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria for Junior Medical Officers 2010 – 2013
Involved in the ongoing improvement and education of postgraduate doctors in Victoria.
Surgical Student Society and The Junior Surgical Training Program 2010 – 2013
Royal Melbourne Hospital
2009
World Health Organisation (WHO) International Child Health Review Collaboration (ICHRC) Researcher, 2007 -2009
Involved in conducting reviews and writing papers for a multi-centre project delivering evidencebased
medicine behind WHO guidelines.
2008
Student Grand Rounds Tutor, 2006-2008
Involved in teaching clinical skills to 3rd year U.W.A. medical students in the hospital setting.
Workshops Attended
2016
Monash Health Women in Medicine iLead Workshop
Tracey Ezard, May/August/Sept 2018
Advanced FESS Surgery
PJ Wormald, Adelaide 2016
Victorian Trainee Temporal Bone Course
Royal Australian College of Surgeons – 2015
Temporal Bone Course
St Vincents Hospital, Sydney – September 2014
Royal Australian College of Surgeons – July 2014
Victorian Trainee FESS Course
Royal Australian College of Surgeons – March 2014
2013
Modbury Temporal Bone CourseModbury, Adelaide – September 2013
Modbury Temporal Bone Course
Modbury, Adelaide – March 2013
Queensland Head and Neck Course
The Princess Alexandria Hospital – July 2013
2012
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)
Royal Australian College of Surgeons – March 2012
Australia and New Zealand Surgical Skills Education and Training (ASSET)
Royal Australian College of Surgeons – March 2012
2011
Critical Literature Evaluation and Research (CLEAR)Royal Australian College of Surgeons – November 2011
Teaching On the Run – Supervisors Program
Post Graduate Medical Council Of Victoria – June 2011
Emergency Management of Severe Trauma (EMST/ATLS)
Royal Australian College of Surgeons – March 2011
Helping Hands Conference
Australian Hand Surgery Society Meeting – May 2011
Teachers On the Run
Post Graduate Medical Council Of Victoria – April 2011
Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) Course
Royal College of Surgeons – January 2011
Conferences Attended
2019
32nd Politzer Society Meeting and 2nd World Congress of Otology. Warsaw, 2019
Current Concepts in Cochlear Implants. Montreal, Canada, 2019. Invited speaker
2018
Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. 2018
Semon Club: Otolaryngology Case Conference. London, 2018
2017
Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Adelaide, 2017
2016
Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Melbourne, 2017Robert Guerin Annual Memorial Conference. Gold Coast, 2016
2015
Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Sydney, 2015 Robert Guerin Annual Memorial Conference. Adelaide, 20152014
Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Queensland, 2014 Royal Australasian College of Surgeon Congress. Singapore, 2014 Robert Guerin Annual Memorial Conference. Melbourne, 20142013
Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Annual Science Meeting. Perth, 2013
Robert Guerin Annual Memorial Conference. Sydney, 20132011
South Australian Hand Surgery Conference. Adelaide, 2011
Teaching Experience
Vic ASOHNS: Twice yearly lectures to fellow trainees on seminal topics in Otolaryngology
2012-2017
Tutor: Providing clinical education to Masters of Clinical Audiology student in 2017
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Tutor: ENT Emergency Workshop
One day course given to GP and ED doctors at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Lecture: Tracheostomy Management for Nurses
Half day formal lecture and hands on learning for nurses at Monash Health.
2016
Lecture: Nasoendoscopy and awake fiberoptic intubationHalf day formal lecture and hands on learning for anaesthetists at Box Hill Hospital
2011
Teaching On the Run – Supervisors ProgramPost Graduate Medical Council Of Victoria – June 2011
Teachers On the Run
Post Graduate Medical Council Of Victoria – April 2011
2008
Tutor. Employer: U.W.A. Medical School: NS 202, 2004, 2006 – 2008
Leading tutorials and laboratory classes for UWA 2nd Year Medical Students in the field of clinical examination, anatomy and pathophysiology. Unit Coordinator: Associate Dean Paul McMenamin
2006
Anatomy Dissection/Prosecution Employed by the Department of Anatomy and Human Biology, U.W.A. 2003 – 2006Preparing anatomical specimens, with special interest in the head & neck and upper limbs.
2004
Histology Demonstrator U.W.A. Medical School Normal Systems 102, 2004
Teaching Histology for 1st Year UWA Medical Students.