Darina Vuong

Dr Darina Vuong is a histopathologist and cytopathologist at QML Pathology Gold Coast with special interests in skin, gynaecological pathology and cervical cytology.

Dr Vuong studied Bachelor of Science (major Biomedical Science) at The University of Queensland, graduating in 2003, receiving the Alan Blackshaw Prize for Physiology Studies and Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement. She went on to study Medicine also at The University of Queensland, graduating with Honours in 2007 and completed her residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.

In 2010, Dr Vuong commenced training in Anatomical Pathology at various institutions across Southeast Queensland, including Royal Brisbane Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital, as well as a research position at The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research in Breast Pathology under the guidance of Prof Lakhani. During her training, Dr Vuong was also an Associate Lecturer in Pathology at The University of Queensland.

Dr Vuong was awarded a Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology and commenced work with QML Pathology Gold Coast in early 2015.  She is involved in gynecological multidisciplinary team meetings with colleagues from other specialties and participates in local GP educational activities including on the Renewal of the National Cervical Screening Program. She regularly attends national and international meetings.

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Education and training:

• Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology (2015)
• Histopathology training Royal Brisbane Women's and Children's Hospital; The Prince Charles Hospital
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours at University of Queensland (2007)
• Bachelor of Science at University of Queensland (2003)
• Academic position: Associate Lecturer at The University of Queensland, School of Medicine (2010-2014)

Memberships:

• Australian Division of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP)
• Australian Society of Cytology (ASC)
• United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP)
• Australian Dermatopathology Society (ADS)

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