AMA 15th National Conference 2003 - New AMA Fellows announced

The Fellowships are conferred in recognition of contribution and service to the Australian Medical Association and to the medical profession.

The ten new Fellows include:

DR DOMINIC BARBARO

Dr Barbaro, who joined the Australian Medical Association in 1971, is an active and valued member.

He assisted in establishing rotating GP training terms at Preston and Northern Community Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, and was also responsible for introducing well-attended and ongoing CME activities for local GPs.

Dominic has been on the panel of examiners for the FRACGP for over 20 years, with his practice taking GP trainees for most of that period.

He has been Chairman of the Northern Suburban Subdivision of AMA Victoria since 1986, and an AMA Victoria Councillor since 1992.

DR MARK COLEMAN

Dr Coleman graduated with distinction from the University of Adelaide and has been a member of the AMA since graduating.

Mark has contributed significantly to the work of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia locally and federally.

He served on the SA/NT Committee and the Federal Board of Education for a number of years, and for six years was the Federal Councillor for SA/NT and the Chairman of the State Committee.

His wise counsel and sound reasoning were much appreciated by his fellow Councillors, and by South Australian Fellows and Trainees of the College.

DR JOHN DAVIS

Dr Davis began his association with the Tasmanian Branch of the AMA as a medical student.

He joined the Tasmanian Branch Council as a Southern Division representative and was elected Southern Division Vice President from 1991 until 1995.

John became President of the Tasmanian Branch in the year 2000 and has held this post until the present.

He has also been the Tasmanian Branch Federal Councillor for the same period, involving himself in a wide range of Federal Council Committees and sitting on Executive Council.

Dr Davis's crucial efforts to secure the future of the Medical School of Tasmania and the survival of the Medical Protection Society of Tasmania are two examples of his valuable leadership role.

DR WILLIAM GLASSON

Bill Glasson's medical representative appointments have included: President, Queensland Branch of the Australian Medical Association; and Branch Representative on the Federal AMA. He is also presently the Ophthalmologist Craft Group Representative,

He has a love of medicine and an infectious enthusiasm for every project he embarks upon. He has made a significant contribution to the AMA at both a State and Federal level.

On the issue of medical indemnity Dr Glasson led the local medical profession with great strength, unwavering conviction and significant personal commitment and has been an energetic member of the Federal AMA Medical Indemnity Task Force.

DR MUKESH HAIKERWAL

Dr Haikerwal graduated from the University of Leicester in 1986 and migrated to Australia in 1991.

He has been unfailing in his commitment to the medical profession and the Australian Medical Association at both State and Federal levels.

He has worked tirelessly and with exuberance and much success to continually promote key issues relevant to the profession and the community.

Dr Haikerwal continually strives to enhance the standing of general practice, including in the context of its relationship with the state health system.

Dr Haikerwal has held a wide range of Executive positions within AMA Victoria.

DR TREVOR HENRY LORD

Dr Trevor Lord graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1976 and has been an AMA member since graduation.

Dr Lord has been a driving force in promoting the use of computing in medical practice at all levels. His willingness to share his skills and expertise has assisted many practitioners in the use of computing technology to enhance the management of their practices.

Dr Lord is committed to re-examining the management approach to the problem of the low level of computer literacy amongst medical practitioners.

He continues to present medical computing sessions to the new generation of trainee GPs, and is assisting the AMA in its work to improve medical practitioners' access to computing technology.

DR RODERICK McRAE

Dr McRae graduated in 1984 from Monash University and has been an AMA member since 1985.

At a national level Dr McRae has been a Federal Councillor representing Doctors-in-Training and Full-time Salaried Doctors. In 1999 he was elected Chairman of Federal Council, a post he held until 2001.

Dr McRae has been tireless in his commitment to the medical profession and the Australian Medical Association at both State and Federal levels, where he has achieved high elected office.

His intellect and wise counsel has helped the Association to enunciate considered positions and develop sensible policies, whilst upholding the standing of the profession. He has undoubtedly contributed to helping maintain the pre-eminence of the Association.

DR PETER THURLOW

Dr Thurlow has been a member of the AMA since 1985.

Peter has held a range of positions at AMA Victoria, including Chairman of the Senior Salaried Staff Sub-division of AMA Victoria, then as a Vice-President of the Board of AMA Victoria.

He has also held the critical role of Chairman of the Industrial Relations Sub-Committee, where he played an influential part in the successful negotiation of a number of major industrial agreements.

These agreements led to significant improvements in pay and conditions for medical practitioners working in Victorian public hospitals

Dr Thurlow, always thoughtful and considered, has made a notable contribution to discussion and debates at Federal Council and National Conference. He has also played a significant role in policy formulation through his active participation on various Council Committees.

DR ROBERT WALKER

Dr Bob Walker joined the Australian Medical Association in 1970 and was elected Honorary Medical Secretary of the Tasmanian Branch in 1998, a position he still holds. In 1992 he was elected Secretary of the Southern Division of the Tasmanian Branch of the AMA.

Bob is also actively involved in the Environment, having worked as a volunteer on the campaign to save Lake Pedder.

He has worked in remote communities in Western Australia, taking a particular interest in Aboriginal health. He remains passionate to the cause of family practice, being concerned in particular about the problems facing general practitioners today.

DR JOHN WYETT

Dr John Wyett graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1970 and has been an AMA member ever since.

Dr Wyett has been the key member of South Australian AMA teams negotiating with statutory authorities such as WorkCover and the Motor Accident Commission.

Under his chairmanship, his State AMA was a leader in providing material to members on corporatisation, and also in investigating opportunities for doctors to own hospitals to ensure greater control of medical decisions.

He has taken an active role in promoting improved standards in medical reports.

Dr Wyett has been AMA State Treasurer and a member of its Executive since 1995. His guidance has been instrumental in producing a significant improvement in the financial position of the branch, slowly but surely returning it to one of strength.

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