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DrSimon Davidson

(He, Him, His)

Research Fellow

Faculty of Medicine and Health

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  • Research Fellow
    Faculty of Medicine and Health

BIO

Simon Davidson is a Research Fellow working with the University Centre for Rural Health in the field of musculoskeletal pain and chronic diseases. He graduated in 2011 from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours. Simon developed his clinical skills and knowledge while working in the public health system in Australia and the United Kingdom, primarily in the field of orthopaedics, trauma and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Simon’s PhD, which was conferred in 2024 by the University of Newcastle, investigated ways to improve the public health system in Australia for people living with musculoskeletal conditions. 

THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY APPOINTMENTS

  • Research Fellow
    The University of Sydney, University Centre for Rural Health, Lismore, Australia30 Oct 2023 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research Fellow
    University of Newcastle Australia, Newcastle, Australia3 Apr 2025 - present

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Physiotherapist
    Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, Australia1 Feb 2011 - 30 Jun 2018
  • Project Officer
    Hunter New England Local Health District, Population Health, Newcastle, Australia1 Jul 2018 - present

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)
    James Cook University, Townsville, Australia1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2010

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    University of Newcastle Australia, Newcastle, Australia

SCHOOL

  • School of Health Sciences