He strives to continually enhance current surgical strategies through his innovation and is actively engaged with the industry as a designer and educator. Dr Laherty understands the importance of providing holistic care to maximise patient outcomes. He liaises closely with his colleagues to facilitate comprehensive investigation and management plans. He is Course Director of the Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient courses and Deputy Chair of the CCrISP Committee, and a senior spinal trauma consultant at PAH. Dr Laherty has received a commendation from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for his educational efforts.