Dr Jennie Martin OAM
nslhd staff recognised in queen’s birthday honours NSLHD clinicians and researchers have been recognised for their service to medicine, health and research in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours. Each year, the honours are Dr David Fahey AM , senior staff specialist anaesthetist at RNSH. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to emergency
response organisations, and to medicine in the field of anaesthesia. David has been a volunteer with St John Ambulance NSW for 30 years and has been the Assistant Commissioner (Clinical) for the past six years. Dr Anthony (Tony) Joseph AM is co-director of trauma at RNSH. He was made a Member of the Order of Australian (AM) for his significant service to emergency medicine to medical colleges, and to education. Anthony was the former President of the Australasian Trauma Society and former Chair of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine between 2004 and 2009. Professor Rob Baxter AM (pictured on front cover) has more than 20 years’ experience in breast cancer research, with expertise in cell biology, endocrinology and metabolic regulation. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to medical research, endocrinology and tertiary education. Rob has been a Professor in the Sydney Medical School since 1992 and was Director of the Kolling Institute from 1994 to 2011.
awarded as part of the Queen’s official birthday celebrations during the month of June. Of the 933 Australian recipients, NSLHD had six clinicians and researchers associated with the district’s services who received an award. The recipients are: Professor Georgina Long AO is co-medical director of Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) and Chair of Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research at MIA and RNSH. Georgina was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her distinguished service to medicine, particularly to melanoma clinical and translational research and to professional medical societies. Georgina is also Chair of Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research at the University of Sydney. Dr Jennifer Martin OAM is a senior staff specialist in emergency medicine at RNSH, a role she has held since 2004. She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to emergency medicine. Jennie has worked as an adult and paediatric emergency physician since 1995.
Prof Georgina Long AO
Dr David Fahey AM
Dr Anthony Joseph AM
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NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 11| 19 JUNE 2020
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