As a Fellow with broad experience I have developed a deep sense of connection with the membership of the College at all levels. I believe that I have been able to create a sense of trust in leadership and demonstrate my commitment to ongoing medical leadership development and Workforce nurturing. I believe I have the skills and experience and demonstrated performance in governance, which I have steadfastly championed kindness, evidence, data, fairness, equity and diversity that enables the College to enact informed decisions and to grow the College in a contemporary environment. My skills and corporate knowledge has enabled me to contribute to a growing College that is able to withstand the challenges of change and accelerating developments within the broader external health environment. I would be proud to continue as a Director of the College to ensure its continued success.
Professional Qualifications:
• MMBS
• MHA
• FRACMA
• FACHSM
• FHKCCM (Hon)
• GAICD
• FRSM
Previous Governance Experience / Board Appointments:
• Previously President RACMA 2018-2021
• Member of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) 2018-2021
• Chair Finance & Audit 2021-2024
• RACMA Censor-in-Chief 2014-2018
• CEO ANZ Children’s Heart Research Centre 2006-2009
• CEO and Chief Medical Officer Al Qassimi Hospital and member of Executive, Ministry of Health UAE 2007-2009
• Member of AMC Specialist Education Accreditation Committee (SEAC) current
College Related and/or Other Professional Activities (Past and Present):
• Presenter Leadership for Clinicians 2012-current
• Censor
• Supervisor and Preceptor 2005 – current
• Jurisdictional Committee Member in multiple jurisdictions over last 20 years including CPD coordinator and Chair
• Member of the RACS Rural Health Equity Steering Committee (2022- current)
• Member of the RACS Hospital Accreditation Working Party (2022- current)
• Previous member of AMWAC Working Parties (Commonwealth)
• Previous Head, Health Workforce for Victoria (1997-2000)