Summary
Robert Housley Farnsworth AM is a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He has an extensive educational background, having received his M.B., B.S. degree from the University of Sydney in 1960 and completing his F.R.C.S. Ed. in 1964, F.R.A.C.S. (Urol) in 1969, F.A.C.R.M. in 1980, and F.R.A.C.P. (AFRM) in 1993.
Throughout his career, Professor Farnsworth has received numerous awards and accolades for his services to medicine, particularly in the field of urology. He has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and the Medal of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand, and has been made a Member of the Order (AM) in Australia Day 2022.
With over 60 years of experience in the field of medicine and urology, Professor Farnsworth has held a variety of clinical and academic positions. He has served as a Junior Resident Medical Officer and Senior Resident Medical Officer at Sydney Hospital, Junior Surgical Registrar at The Prince Henry Hospital, Senior Tutor in Surgery/Urology at the University of NSW, and Staff Specialist Urological Surgeon at The Prince Henry and the Prince of Wales Hospitals. He also served as Chairman of the Department of Urology and as Chairman of the Department of Paediatric Urology at The Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital (now the Sydney Children’s Hospital).
In addition to his clinical work, Professor Farnsworth has held a number of leadership roles and served on several professional bodies. He has been a Full Member of The Urological Society of Australasia since 1969, serving as its Treasurer from 1974 to 1977 and as a member of its Executive Committee from 1973 to 1979. He has also been a Full Member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons since 1977, and a Full Member of the International Continence Society since 1983.
In summary, Robert Housley Farnsworth AM is a highly qualified and experienced medical professional with a long history of service in the field of urology. His extensive qualifications, extensive experience, and numerous awards and recognitions demonstrate his commitment to the field and his exceptional abilities as a medical professional.