to accurate diagnosis including testing precision, the safe use of medications and clear communication. A complete neuromuscular assessment can be undertaken incorporating nerve and/or muscle testing at the time of consultation, providing Sam with an opportunity to further understand the problem at hand and discuss the implications of test results.

Dual fellowships were obtained in neuroimmunology and neuromuscular disease, Concord Hospital and Brain and Mind Centre, Sydney, and neurophysiology, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Sam has a public appointment at St Vincent’s Health where he is part of the neuroimmunology and neurophysiology (nerve conduction studies) teams. His inpatient neurophysiological service at Epworth Richmond continues to be sought out and highly regarded. Sam is proficient in nerve conduction studies, electromyography (EMG), repetitive nerve stimulation and single fibre EMG.

Sam maintains his professional development, including regular attendance at conferences. He continues to be actively involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Time spent with his sassy, thought-provoking daughters and marathon training gives perspective to patient stories which can be equally surprising and rewarding.