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Phelps, Kerryn (1957 - )

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Physician
Born: 14 December 1957  Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Kerryn Phelps has been a general practitioner in Sydney since 1984. She is known for her work in health communication and medical politics and has appeared on television and been a magazine health columnist. Phelps was appointed as President of the Australian Medical Association Ltd (AMA) in 2000.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1981Medical graduate at the University of Sydney
c. 1981 - c. 1984Postgraduate training at the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney
1984 - General practice in Sydney
1985Medical Consultant on the TV show 'Good Morning Australia' on Channel 10
1990Host of 'EveryBody' on ABC TV
1991Health Editor on the 'Today' Show on Channel 9
1995Health Columnist with the Australian Womens Weekly
1999 - Australian Medical Association (AMA) Federal Councillor
1999 - 2000President of the Australian Medical Association, New South Wales branch
2000 - Member of the Australian Medical Council
2000 - President of the Australian Medical Association Ltd.

 

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