AMA Queensland NEWS
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST Congratulations to the following members who were honoured on the Queen’s birthday. Dr Peter Woodruff AM was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of vascular surgery and through contributions to healthcare standards. Dr Woodruff has been a member for 30 years.
UQMS ANZAC TRIBUTE SERVICE AMA Queensland staff were pleased to attend The University of Queensland Medical Society’s 2013 ANZAC Tribute Service. Hosted by the society and Major General John Pearn AO RFD (Retd), the service include a student address
from UQMS President Claire Mohr and the Keynote Address was provided by Lieutenant Colonel Peter Nasveld, who spoke about the untrained medical officers who supported medical staff in WWI and II. Q
Professor Peter Leggat was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medicine as a specialist in the fields of tropical and travel medicine. Professor Leggat has been an AMA member for 25 years. Q
How the MBAQ can help you The Association provides financial assistance to help medical practitioners through crises. If you find yourself in a financial crisis, then make contact with the MBAQ to receive the application forms for assistance.
How you can help the MBAQ You may contribute to the Medical Benevolent Association of Queensland in several ways: • By becoming a member of the Association: Subscriptions - Ordinary Annual membership $30 p/a - Life membership $50 one sum • By making a tax-deductible donation to the Association. • By making a bequest in your Will. • By naming the Association as the beneficiary where there is a surplus following functions such as Year Reunions or LMA Dinners.
Tragedy is unpredictable and may strike at any age in the life of a medical practitioner... More Information Further information can be found on the MBAQ website at www.MBAQ.org.au. All donations are tax deductible.
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