College News July 2021

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A word from the College News Editor... Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Welcome to another issue of the College COVID-19 has been difficult on so many. Royal Australasian College of Dental News. You may notice that there have How have you adapted? Has COVID-19 Surgeons been some changes and I do hope you affected your personal life? For our next like this new look publication. I would like issue, I would love to speak to some of ABN 97 343 369 579 to sincerely thank Maryann Walsh for her our colleagues about this. If you have a outstanding work on this issue, and I am story to share, or if you know someone 2rd Issue 2021 sure you will agree as you flip through the who fits the bill, please let us know. pages! Deadline for submission of material: We are pleased that the College News will 25 October 2021 In the last College News, we asked for now incorporate content from The OMS submissions on teamwork. I cannot Bulletin, a publication that was previously Contact think of a more apt time in recent history only available to the OMS membership. to highlight and celebrate this. Here Reports from the OMS Regional Surgical Level 13/37 York Street in Western Australia, we have recently Committees and an article on the Sydney, NSW2000, Australia emerged from a snap week-long lockdown, retirement of prominent OMS Fellow, Prof Telephone: 1800 688 339 and I am keenly aware of many friends, Robert Jones are featured in this edition. Email: [email protected] family and colleagues still grappling with Web: www.racds.org this in other parts of Australia and the And as always, please do not hesitate to world. A strong team environment can contact me or Maryann Walsh, maryann. Patron act as a great support mechanism when [email protected] with any ideas or members are able to look to one and suggestions for future issues of the College Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy other for guidance or support. During News. Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand. challenging times, support is crucial for resilience and recovery. Please see page 19 Thank you and till next time. Copyright for our feature on some College members Wishing all well. and the teams they work in. Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in RACDS WA Regional Committee Chair Dr John Watson and Secretary Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen any form or any means (graphic, electronic or 1 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information and retrieval systems) without the written permission from the College. Disclaimer The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or agents will have no liability in any way arising from information or advice that is contained in the College News. The publication of statements, opinions, advertisements or other materials in this College News carries no representation by or on behalf of the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to that effect accompanies the item in question. Please contact College News Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant at maryann. [email protected].

Contents July 2021 15 3 President's Message 5 CEO's Message Member Feature: Teamwork 7 Reports 10 Admissions 27 11 Regional Committee Reports 14 Life Fellowship Award Introducing: Dr Anamula Ram 15 Queen's Birthday Honours & Academic Prize Winners 19 Member Feature: Teamwork 23 Vale 25 5 Minutes with Dr Julia Dando 27 Introducing: Dr Anumala Ram 29 Around OMS Training Centres 29 Around OMS Training Centres COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 2

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE PROF IAN MEYERS OAM The first half of this year has provided many issues and challenges the highest educational standards, promote optimal oral health for the College. Despite the restrictions of travel and periods of care and patient management and are recognised internationally. lockdown, it is clearly evident to me that much is still being done by the numerous committees within the College and a great deal One other very pleasing outcome from the Board meeting is being achieved at all levels. I sincerely thank all those Fellows was the unanimous agreement by the Board to approve the and Members who volunteer their time and knowledge to assist recommendation of the College Awards Committee that Dr with the operations of the College. Your contributions are greatly Paul Sambrook be awarded Life Fellowship of the College. I appreciated. sincerely congratulate Paul on this, the College’s highest honour, and sincerely thank him for his many years of exceptional The College Board met on the 25 June and one of the key contributions to the College at all levels. Paul is the epitome of outcomes from this meeting was the approval of the new College what the College strives for and he leads by example, and he is Strategic Plan. Following consultation with the membership, thoroughly deserving of this award. and input from the Advisory Council, there was agreement on the ongoing strategic pathway for the College. A clear message I recently had the pleasure of speaking online with the candidates emerged around promoting collegiality within the College and enrolled in the Orientation Course for 2021 and I was very pleased ensuring the College provides a strong educational home for to welcome them to the College. It was great to see an enthusiastic dentists throughout their professional careers. Full details of the group keen to enhance their knowledge and skills. I wish them College Strategic Plan will be distributed to all of the membership well and all the best at the start of their journey with the College. I in the near future. would also like to sincerely thank all the coordinators, presenters, mentors, and College staff for their ongoing commitment to The Board was also pleased to note that the inaugural meeting of ensuring the success of the Orientation Course program. the Advisory Council was held on the 21 April under the guidance of the interim chair, Dr Chris Callahan, and I thank him for agreeing As we move into the second half of 2021 the impact of the to facilitate this meeting, which was primarily to provide input pandemic is still creating some uncertainties for many, including into the strategic plan. The Advisory Council plays a significant those within the College community. While there continue to be role in allowing representation from all areas of the College and restrictions on travel, and many have had periods of lockdown, consideration of issues facing the Board. Following an expression it is important that we remain connected. I would continue to of interest process to seek a new Chair of the Advisory Council, encourage you to reach out to your colleagues and offer support, the Board agreed to appoint Dr Jessica Manuela and Dr Warren or seek support, where it may be needed. I would also hope that Shnider as co-chairs, both of whom expressed interest in working you are able to embrace the opportunity to get involved and together to guide the Advisory Council. attend educational events, and be proactive with your Regional Committees. At the heart of the College is collegiality, and now Additional items discussed at the Board meeting included more than ever we need to ensure this is not lost. consideration of some modifications and improvements to the MRACDS program, and a pathway for recognition for those who have completed the Primary Examinations. The Board is very keen to support dentists who are wishing to undertake educational programs, and in doing so is aiming to provide more flexible educational delivery options, as well as providing recognition for their academic achievements. The College is committed to providing courses and professional development that adhere to 3 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Premsiedsesnagt'es The President welcomed Candidates and Lecturers who attended the first online session of the Orientation Course. The Orientation Course commenced on Thursday 8 July with a lecture on Microbiology followed by a live Q&A session. There are 108 candidates from all over Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore who have registered for the program which will run for 6 weeks. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF YOUR LOCAL REGIONAL COMMITTEE? A call for nominations to be part of your local Regional Committee will commence in September 2021. Regional Committees provide a local point of contact for members. Committee members assist candidates in preparation of their examinations, and in arranging both social and educational events. Each committee has a number of positions including a Chair, Secretary and Candidate Advisors. It can be a rewarding experience to be part of a committee that is well-supported by the College office. The term of office for Regional Committees is for 2 years; from the AGM in November 2021 until the AGM in 2023. For more information on the purpose of the role of Regional Committee visit here https://racds.org/rc/ or contact Maryann Walsh [email protected] COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 4

mCEeOss'asge CEO'S MESSAGE MR BRENDAN PEEK As I write this article, Sydney has just entered lockdown due to a inclusion of Indigenous health initiatives. To this end, the College rapidly spreading outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Many has commenced the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan, of our Fellows and Members from across the globe will be familiar to guide our work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with this scenario, and it serves as a reminder that the pandemic health, both internally and in the communities, our members has a long way to go. I note the varying approaches to managing operate. As an international College, this will be extended to the pandemic from governments across the world, each with their include Maori and other First Nations peoples in due course. variations and relative success or otherwise. It seems inevitable that COVID-19 will be around for a long time and vaccination the As our membership will note through reading the articles in this key to returning to relative normality. This is predicated on having edition, the College has been as busy as ever with planning in full capable health systems, and I am mindful that many countries do swing for this year’s key educational activities. Unsurprisingly, the not have the luxury of publicly funded, universal healthcare like vast majority of our education and assessment activities will again Australia and New Zealand. As a global pandemic, supporting our be held online. Indeed, the College received excellent feedback less well-off neighbours will be critical to our overall success. Of on last year’s online events, and with an extra year to refine and course, the College has members right across the globe and there improve our delivery, we are confident that the 2021/22 diets will are many living in countries still with high infection rates. We send be even better this time around. You may have read previously our best wishes to them all and trust they stay safe. that we had a changeover of a couple of our Registrars. For those in our membership who are not aware, the College has As noted in the President’s report, the Board have been engaged Registrars across our key academic programs. Registrars are in the development of the College’s new Strategic Plan, and we appointed by the Board of Directors, and contribute to education are grateful for the valuable input we received both from our leadership - strategy, governance and policy development as well newly convened Advisory Council and the membership more as providing clinical and academic oversight where appropriate, to broadly. One of the key additions to the new Strategic Plan is the ensure the integrity of the examination/assessment process and maintenance of education standards. Drs Catherine Prineas and Heather Cameron stepped down from their respective roles and were pleased to have the opportunity to thank both of them in person earlier this year. Our Regional Committees have again been active and innovative which is wonderful to see. Some have embraced online delivery of education and others, where feasible, have persisted and managed to deliver more traditional in person events. All recognise the collegiate aspect of their membership and have been busy planning for opportunities to stay connected. A reminder that this year is elections for Regional Committee membership. I would encourage anyone with an interest in what happens in their respective regions to consider standing for election to their Regional Committee. Expressions of Interest and elections (if required) will commence in the coming months. Dr Heather Cameron (retired Registrar(GDP)) and Anastasia I would also like to offer my congratulations to the College’s Domostroeva (Senior Education Officer) at the College Office immediate past President – Dr Paul Sambrook, who was recently 5 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Members of the College’s Regional Committees come together for a Zoom meeting awarded Life Fellowship. In the revised awards system, Life gap between Convocations! I am sure many of you will relish Fellowship is now the highest honour that the College awards, the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends. Official reserved for individuals that have demonstrated an exceptional “save the date” notifications will be sent later in the year but for the contribution of service to the College. Paul’s leadership over many moment, please be assured that we are working on an outstanding years at various levels within the College has been exceptional, and academic and social program. I would like to personally thank him for his guidance and support as President, particularly during the first phase of the pandemic. All the best for the coming months and stay safe. One last note for those members that had hoped to attend last year’s Convocation. We are still planning for this event to occur in September of 2022 - in Melbourne. That will be a four-year COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 6

rCeepnosrotr-in-Chief REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) DR WARREN SHNIDER Following the challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns and travel Last year’s winner, Dr Emma Turner and two of the 2021 winners have restrictions in 2020 and 2021, the 2021 Fellowship (GDP) preparation enrolled for the 2021 OC. courses and examinations program will be remote delivery, building on the last year’s success. Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) workshop The PFS workshop will be delivered remotely this year. A three- Orientation Course (OC) day workshop consisting of lectures and small group activities is The Orientation Course this year will be online and will consist of scheduled over 3 weeks, to be held on Saturday, 28 August, 4 and 11 pre-recorded video lectures delivered via the College's Learning September. Self-directed study group sessions where candidates can Management System (LMS) and live Question and Answer sessions discuss their tasks to prepare for the upcoming sessions will be held to be held bi-weekly from 5 July to 5 August via Zoom. Each of the on 2 and 9 September. Enrolments are now open. six primary disciplines as well as Pharmacology will run one webinar. A series of self-direct study groups sessions are introduced this year Examinations during the course period to connect the candidates and facilitate The Primary Examinations will commence on 29 November 2021, as collegiality. An additional Exam Preparation and Tips live session is scheduled, and will be held over two weeks. Planning is underway to included in the course closer to the Primary Examinations and is prepare for a contingency plan, as travel restrictions will most likely hosted by the Convenor of the Primary Examination Winthrop Prof still be in place in November. Registration is now open. Marc Tennant. The Final Examination is scheduled for January 2022. Preparations The lecturers who will present at the OC include A/Prof Mark Schifter are underway, and applications will be open later in the year. and Emeritus Prof Laurie Walsh AO (Microbiology); Dr Suma Sukumar and A/Prof Norman Firth (Pathology); A/Profs Mike Nordstrom The COVID-19 environment has provided new challenges and (Physiology); Phil Dickson (Cell Biology and Biochemistry); David opportunities, as well as causing some anxiety and uncertainty. I Newby (Pharmacology) and Alex Forrest AO (Histology); Winthrop have found ongoing support and comfort through the collegiality Prof Marc Tennant (Anatomy). and collaborative effort that is a hallmark of our College. The OC will support candidate preparation for the Primary Examinations. Candidates have already been given access to the lectures on enrolment. This is earlier than in previous years and I thank all lecturers for their support and flexibility in producing recorded video lectures. The registrations for the OC closed in early July with 133 registered candidates. The Dr Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Course Scholarship applications closed on 3 May and saw similar numbers to last year. The College is pleased to advise that due to the remarkable achievements and notable calibre of applicants, the convenors have awarded an additional scholarship to a post-graduate candidate. Three winners were announced: congratulations to Ms Euijung (Jane) Lee, Dr Michelle Tien and Dr Stefanie Kenyon. 7 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

reOpMorSt CHAIR, BOARD OF STUDIES (OMS) DR SCOTT BORGNA OMS Contribution Final Examination The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Board of Studies held its A/Prof Dylan Hyam (Chief Examiner) and final examiners have second meeting of the year on the 15th of May and will meet again commenced planning for the online written examinations on 7-8 on the 16th of October when the current two-year term ends and October via ExamSoft platform and the clinical examinations on 5-6 the Board transitions to the 2021 – 2023 term. November. Selection The Board of Studies and Examinations Committee will decide on Thirty-four dental and medical practitioners applied for selection the format (i.e., face-to-face or virtual) of the clinical examinations on into the OMS Training Program commencing in 2022. The Selection 2 August. Trainees are due to submit their applications for eligibility Panel comprising representatives from all training centres, assessment on 9 August and registrations on 30 August. reviewed and scored their curriculum vitae (CV) and professional performance appraisal reports (PPA). They will interview shortlisted applicants based on combined CV and PPA scores on 24 July via Zoom video conferencing. Surgical Science and Training (SST) Examination Twenty-three candidates (17 trainees and six non-trainees) completed the online written examination on 1 March via the ExamSoft platform and the viva voces on 12-13 March via Zoom videoconferencing. Twelve of the 17 trainees (70%) passed the examinations. I congratulate Dr Brenton Wilson from the New Zealand training Assistant Registrar centre, the highest performing candidate and recipient of the Dr Lisa Crighton has been appointed to the role of Assistant ANZAOMS Medal. I also acknowledge the contribution of Dr John Registrar. She obtained both her medical and dental degrees Harrison (Chief Examiner), Dr Julia Dando (Chair, Examinations from the University of Adelaide and completed OMS specialist Committee), and the SST examiners: training in Melbourne. We welcome and look forward to working with Dr Crighton. • Dr Richard Wood • Dr Nathan Vujcich • Prof Andrew Heggie • Dr Edward Hsu Regional Surgical Committees • A/Prof Jocelyn Shand • Dr Ricky Kumar I would like to acknowledge and thank all members of the Regional • Dr Kevin Spencer • Dr Geoffrey Findlay Surgical Committees around Australia and New Zealand. The full • Dr Timothy Wong • Dr Joseph Gunn list of members can be found on page 33 and we have included • Dr Richard Harris • Dr Scott Aaronson reports from each of the OMS Training Centres from page 29. • Dr Alex Bobinskas • Dr Navkiran Kaur • Dr Patrishia Bordbar COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 8

REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) PROF MICHAEL BURROW The MRACDS(GDP) Program has had a busy start to the first half of thank the presenters A/Prof John Dale AO, Dr Alexander Holden, 2021. One Short Answer Questions (SAQ) Assessment Round has Ms Marianne Nicolle and Ms Sharlene Wellard for sharing their finished, another is underway and two CPD Masterclasses have knowledge and supporting the candidates in their personal and been conducted since April. There are currently 52 candidates professional development. enrolled in the program. The Infection Control Masterclass presented by Emeritus Prof Assessment rounds Laurie Walsh AO saw 33 participants viewing a pre-recorded Assessment Round 2 commenced on 4th June and had 32 lecture series on the College’s Learning Management System. candidates enrolled in 59 SAQ assessments, compared to Most of the participants attended an engaging live Q&A session 39 Candidates sitting 45 SAQ assessments in the previous on 26 May. Assessment Round. A/Prof John Boucher AM will be presenting the Diagnosis and Viva voce Treatment Planning CPD Masterclass on 10 July. The Medical The April viva voce was cancelled due to an insufficient number Emergencies CPD Masterclass will be held on 7 August, presented of eligible candidates. The July viva voce is confirmed and online by Mr Ian Cash. scheduled for 23 July, with two candidates expected to present for examination. The CPD Masterclasses are open to the entire College community, and we would encourage candidates, Members and Fellows to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) participate in future Masterclasses. This year the College has already seen two successful CPD Masterclasses held via Zoom with attendees from cities and rural Mentoring areas in Australia and New Zealand taking the opportunity to keep Drs Lena Zhu and Dimitra Mersinia ran viva voce preparation their knowledge relevant and up to date. sessions via Zoom on 12 July and 21 July. All MRACDS candidates and mentors were invited to attend these sessions for an overview The first CPD Masterclass on Law, Ethics and Risk Management of the viva voce examination and tips for preparation. was held on 22 May with 35 attendees. The College would like to 9 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Regirsetrpaorr'st REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT The first half of 2021 has seen the conclusion of many important MRACDS Admissions to Membership matters for the Special Dental Practice (SDP) program that Mark Daniel ATKINSON (QLD) should greatly benefit the Specialist community and enhance the 3 March 2021 to 25 June 2022 reputation of the College. Yadir SINGH (TAS) Jesse WRIGHT (NSW) A new Qualifications Pathway opened on 1 June to replace the Memorandum of Understanding Pathway and subsequent MRACDS (DPH) conjoint examination with certain Australian and New Zealand Alexander HOLDEN (NSW) universities. The College received feedback from candidates that the conjoint exam process was costly and confusing to MRACDS (DMFR) candidates, and so after a review, this new pathway was developed Jake Thomas SAMUELS (QLD) to recognise the University program rather than the examination process. The result is a simplified application process for those MRACDS (Endo) who meet set criteria. Wing Chuan CHAN (NSW) The new pathway is open to anyone who has completed a Rada HADDADIN (WA) 3-year accredited program in Australia or New Zealand. I am Jason Arnold LA (ACT) sure the simplified process will prove popular with our specialist community, and I look forward to welcoming more Specialist Deon NAICKER (SA) Members into the College. MRACDS (OralMed) Michelle KANG (NSW) The College also launched a new Membership category in Dental Surgery. This is open to all dentists who hold specialist registration MRACDS (Orth) in Oral Surgery or those completing a 3-year accredited Oral Rajiv AHUJA (NSW) Surgery program in Australia or New Zealand. Applications will James MILLAR (New Zealand) be accepted initially through the new Qualifications Pathway and Brett Peter STEELE (QLD) there are transitional arrangements for those who do not meet that criterion. Transitional arrangements are temporary, so contact Ho Jin YOO (WA) the College office for more information if you are interested. MRACDS (Paed) Anna Celeste BUCKERIDGE (WA) Preparations are ongoing for the College Membership and Olivia DALZELL (VIC) Fellowship examination with 9 applicants enrolled in total. We Linda Lizhu HUANG (VIC) will offer the Membership Examination in an online format Emilija Daina JENSEN (SA) again this year to meet the needs of our candidates. Similarly, Shina MOHD ARIFFIN (Malaysia) we are in discussion with RCSEd to plan for an online M(Orth)/ Arun Kumar NATARAJAN (New Zealand) MRACDS(Orth) conjoint examination in November that would Janita SHAH (VIC) traditionally have been held in Adelaide. Deborah Hin-Yung WONG (VIC) Sobia ZAFAR (QLD) If you are interested in more information on any of the SDP MRACDS (Perio) program, remember to check the College website, www.racds.org, Jake Thomas BALL (NSW) or email [email protected]. Nima BAZRAFSHAN (VIC) James CARRIGY (QLD) Maziar TAVAZOEI (QLD) MRACDS (Pros) Mozaina AL-RASHDAN (NSW) Jennifer CHANTLER (VIC) Arash OVEISSIAN (QLD) MRACDS(SND) Claudia LOPEZ SILVA (QLD) Hamid Shareef MOHAMMED (New Zealand) There were no admissions to Fellowship during this period. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 10

RCReeogpmioomrntsiatltee The WA Regional Committee is currently and their Regional Committee. The Dr John Watson awaiting the outcome of the latest raft turnout was only 18 people but still an of restrictions nationwide regarding our improvement on most previous years’ WA Regional Committee Chair Scientific Meeting to be held on 30 July. numbers. The committee intends to keep We can only cross our fingers! working to find a format that really draws candidates in, so they have better access In the meantime, we continue planning to resources and mentoring. and hope we do not need to invoke our contingencies. Congratulations are due to Dr Vince Figliomeni and Dr Mohammed El-Hakim With luck, our headline speaker Dr Michel for their election to the Advisory Council. Mandikos will be able to fly from Brisbane I have no doubt they will both contribute and deliver his presentation in person. significantly to the utility of the Council. The Regional Candidate Evening went Congratulations are due in no small dedication and hard work is certainly well on 18 March, excepting that a few measure to Adjunct Prof Albert Tan AM appreciated by the region and no doubt, attendees had their cars broken into and A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam the dental community in general. during the function! OAM for their receipt of awards in the Queens Birthday Honours. Both Stay safe! The purpose of the function was to gentlemen have made a sizeable connect candidates with each other contribution to the profession and their Dr Jason Wong (Tsz Leung) Dr Jason Wong attended the RACDS In preparation for the upcoming Regional Advisory Council Inaugural Meeting via Committee elections for the 2021 – 2023 Asia Regional Committee Chair Zoom on 21 April 2021. Various issues term, Dr Wong attended a meeting on 8 including the College’s draft Strategic Plan June 2021. The election process including A webinar was held on 19 March 2021 to were discussed. the proposed timeline was discussed and introduce the RACDS and pathways to specific issues relating to various regions Fellowship in GDP to Final Year dental The College was invited by the Hong Kong were raised. students in Hong Kong. It was delivered by Academy of Medicine to join their Medical committee member, Dr Edmond Pow, and Education Conference 2021 E-learning and Zoom lecture held in March showing some of was attended by 60 dental students. Assessment in the New Normal on 22 May the attending HKU final year dental students. 2021. As the Regional Committee Chair, Dr Wong attended this one-day conference on behalf of the College. Renowned local and international speakers were brought together to share insights from different perspectives, discussing various learning and assessment approaches on competency-based training, e-learning and workplace-based assessment. 11 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

A/Prof Lara Friedlander more effective and individualised. A NZ It is very rewarding to be part of such a Meeting was held as part of the Study day. collegial group and I would like to thank our NZ Regional Committee Chair committee members: Dr Hugh Trengrove, A presentation was made to Drs Martin- Dr Erin Mahoney, Professor Karl Lyons, Dr The New Zealand Annual Study Day Hendrie and Mackenzie who were awarded Sergio Salis, Dr David Antunovic, Dr Fiona continues to be a resounding success. the F.G. Christensen Memorial Prize for Firth, Dr Laura Ichim, Dr Vivek Jain for their This was held in April and the ability for gaining the highest mark in the Primary service and support. Regional Committee Fellows, Members and Candidates to Examination. This is exceptional and we elections are occurring later this year and come together face-to-face was valued by are very proud of their achievements. A this is a great opportunity to be involved all and not taken for granted. A range of Special Award was also made to Dr Hugh with the College and to be supporting our excellent speakers from across the scope Trengrove on behalf of the NZ Regional local members. of dentistry challenged all to think about Committee recognizing his outstanding our clinical practice but importantly that and long service to the College RACDS Associate Professor Lara Friedlander our own wellbeing must be prioritised. The Council/Boards and educational activities presenting the Christensen Prize Medals day included a candidate-specific planning over many years. We are very grateful that to the joint winners for 2020, Drs Reuben session which was productive in assisting Hugh continues to contribute to the NZ Martin-Hendrie and Jamie McKenzie. The the Committee for how we can target Committee and our membership. prize is awarded for the candidate(s) scoring educational support to candidates that is the highest marks at the College's Primary NZ Affiliate members and Candidates are Examination. strongly encouraged to make contact with Candidate Advisors, Dr Laura Ichim or Dr Fiona Firth for guidance on preparations in Fellowship examinations and Dr Vivek Jain for the Membership Programme. The online preparation programmes for the Primary and Final Examinations are now being advertised and these offer invaluable information and guidance for achieving success. The Regional Committee initially planned gatherings soon. Our new proposed date Dr Claudia Yung to start its Final Year Student Tutorial for social drinks is Friday 27th August. It Program and hold its social drinks in June. will be confirmed, and members will be VIC/TAS Regional Committee Chair However, due to the community spread notified as we get closer to the date. of COVID-19 Delta variant, Melbourne was in its 4th lockdown for 2 weeks in May. The Vic/Tas Regional Committee is Currently Victorians are still abiding by committed to connecting and supporting strict social distancing rules and hence all its local members. The committee and programs need to be rescheduled. Since co-op members are actively involved in it is unlikely that lecture theatres will be planning and delivering various activities opened for external hiring in the near despite the disruptions of COVID-19, and future, Drs Michael Yoon and Nigel Souter we welcome more members to join are looking at the feasibility to hold a mini the committee. Our biennial election is program online in the second half of the coming up and notification will be sent to year for final year dental students. you soon once dates are confirmed. If you are interested in joining or knowing more As community spreading of the virus is about Regional Committee involvement, currently under control, we are hoping to please contact the College [email protected] see further lifting of restrictions on indoor or myself Claudia Yung, [email protected]. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 12

Dr Simon Franks we had of getting College Fellows and position the College as a leading force for Members together mid-year so we have the profession that strongly represents its QLD Regional Committee Chair pushed this to a date later in the year when member base. hopefully we have more of a semblance of This quarter started with a reminder that normality return. We are still planning on holding a Study we are still in the throes of a pandemic Day around the end of October/November with Brisbane being put into a three-day There have been some members of the this year. Plans have started and once we snap lockdown that threatened to turn QLD committee who have been involved have locked in a few speakers, we will be everyone's Easter into another staycation. with the Advisory Council for the new sending out notices regarding this event. It also put the dampener on the plans draft Strategic Plan. Some very interesting topics and discussions have been held on On a final note - Regional Committee the direction of the College and the ‘where elections will be coming up in the next few to from here?’ question. From what I have months. Now is the time to start thinking heard, the conversations and discussions about how you can help your College! So, that are being held can only lead to a more roll up your sleeves and get involved! Meet inclusive and diverse College. There have a few colleagues and be a part of the team been some interesting points raised and that you belong to! by starting these conversations among the Fellows and Members before feeding it back to the Board - it will strongly The SA/NT Regional Committee met with Should they do so, some may emulate Dr Greg Miller the student body at Adelaide University Dr Emilija Jensen, a local paediatric in a well-attended talk by Dr Benjamin dentist. The SA/NT Regional Committee SA/NT Regional Committee Chair Dang, Dr Joshua Lee, Dr Ali Musa, Dr would like to commend Dr Emilija Jensen Arya Rao, Dr Shanaya Senanayake and for her Award of both the Kenneth Best wishes to all Members, Fellows and Dr April Wong who presented on the J.G. Sutherland Prize and the Richard Candidates, their families and co-workers, RACDS Primary Examinations with an Manning King Award following the 2021 who are undergoing lockdown at the introduction from past RACDS Chairman, Final Examinations (FRACDS(GDP)). The time of writing. In these difficult times, Dr Paul Sambrook about the College. Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Prize is awarded we should reflect on the words of Henry This was the first engagement for many to the candidate who gained the highest Ford on the benefits of instigating action, students with the College and provided marks in Part I General Dentistry of the staying the course, and working as a them with a great frame of reference about Final Examination and demonstrated team to overcome great challenges and the College’s activities and opportunities. eminence in the elective section of the forge a bright future for ourselves and the Congratulations to all the speakers for their Examination. The Richard Manning King community: efforts either whilst undergraduates, as Award is awarded to the candidate who recent graduates, or as mature clinicians gains the highest mark in the Fellowship “……Coming together is a beginning, in completing the Primary Examinations. I Final Exam GDP in Paediatric Dentistry staying together is progress, am sure they will inspire many others to and Orthodontics. Well done Emilija – how and working together is success…….”. follow in their footsteps. lucky your young patients are to have such a preeminent, studious clinician as Drs Emilija Jensen and Greg Miller yourself! The SA/NT Regional Committee would like to continue the successful Virtual Scientific Day Series with a focus on the Future of Dentistry, aiming to start with a webinar focussed on Paediatric Dentistry, to the SA/NT RACDS Fellows and Members - but available to all members - details soon to follow about dates and specific topics. *No report received from the NSW/ACT Regional Committee. 13 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

College Award LIFE FELLOWSHIP FOR DR PAUL SAMBROOK Congratulations to Dr Paul Sambrook (Immediate Past-President), who was awarded the highest College honour of Life Fellowship in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the College over many years. Paul graduated with a BDS from the University of Adelaide in leadership and support by the Board in 2020, a year of uncertainty 1985, and went on to complete a MDS and MBBS, graduating in as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, the College 1990 from the same university. He received his Fellowship of the forged ahead by successfully transitioning examinations and College in OMS in the same year and has been in OMS specialist assessments to online delivery. practice since that date. Paul has been involved in OMS both nationally and internationally, Since first being elected to the Board of Studies OMS in 1996, Paul having served on the Executive and Education Committees of has been involved in numerous boards and committees. This the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons included Chair of the Board of Studies (OMS) from 2010 – 2016, a (IAOMS), as President of the Australian and New Zealand Councillor/Board Director from 2012 – 2018, and as President from Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS), 2018-2020. During his time as President, the ‘Council’ changed and currently as President of the International Board for the to a ‘Board’ and the Constitution was re-written. Due to strong Certification of Specialists in OMS. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 14

Queen's Birthday Honours The College is privileged to have four members recognised for their contributions to the dental profession and industry in the Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours.  Congratulations to the following recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Dr John Coolican AM Member of the Order of Australia - For significant service to dentistry in the field of orthodontics, and to rugby union. John Coolican grew up in Kean and Harkness, he developed an appreciation for orthodontics Bourke where his father was a and his enthusiasm for the specialty has never waned. medical practitioner. He attended Riverview College, Sydney for John joined Dr Richard Abbott at Family Care Orthodontists in 1988 secondary education where he and established a branch practice in Bathurst. He became a Fellow of excelled in rowing and rugby RACDS by examination a year later. He was an enthusiastic supporter union. of the Northern Suburbs Dental Group serving on the committee 1991 - 1997 and was president in 1996. John studied dentistry at the University of Sydney, where he John has taught postgraduate students at Westmead Hospital, and also played rugby. The dentistry undergraduate students at Charles Stuart University since 2012. undergrads won the Interfaculty rugby competition in 1975/76 and In 1996 John was secretary of ASO and was the NSW representative were runners up the following on Federal Council 1995 – 2001. In 2003 he was secretary of two years. He was awarded a the Organising Committee which arranged the most successful University Blue in 1976. John represented NSW 28 times between 1977- Orthodontic Congress ever held in Australia. 1984 and played rugby for Australia on four Wallaby tours. In 2014 John again joined ASO Federal Council as secretary elect and later secretary. After completing his dental degree in 1978, John worked in Sydney Away from orthodontics, John has continued to be involved in rugby before heading to Dunedin for postgraduate studies in orthodontics union. at the University of Otago in 1985. Under the guidance of Professors Dr John Coolican AM is a Fellow(GDP) and Specialist Member (Orthodontics). Prof P. Mark Bartold AO Officer of the Order of Australia - For distinguished service to dentistry, to periodontal research and education, and to professional dental organisations. Mark Bartold is a Professor Medicine, the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Emeritus at the University of Periodontal Disease and the Elmer S Best Award awarded by the Pierre Adelaide and formerly Professor Fauchard Academy for distinguished contributions of international of Periodontics and Director of the significance to dentistry. Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre, University of He has been awarded Honorary Life membership of the ADA, the Adelaide (2002-2017) and before American Academy of Periodontology and the Indian Society of this Professor of Periodontology Periodontology and the Meritorious Service Award from RACDS. at the University of Queensland (1992-2002). Professor Bartold’s long involvement with the international academies of Periodontology has helped to run education programs in developing He also has honorary professorial nations including India, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Fiji, appointments at the University of Malaysia, and Thailand. His research interests have been in the use of Queensland and the University of periodontal stem cells for periodontal regeneration and periodontal/ Berne, Switzerland. He is a past systemic health interrelationships. President of the International Academy of Periodontology, the Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology, and BOS Periodontics at RACDS. Professor Bartold has authored over 350 scientific articles arising from his research activities. Today Professor Bartold is semi-retired but still He is an Editorial board member of 10 international dental journals, has some ongoing research interests with colleagues in Brisbane and an Associate Editor of several periodontal research journals. He has Berne. received numerous awards for his contributions to periodontology including the Straumann/IADR Award for Periodontal Regenerative Prof P. Mark Bartold AO is a Specialist Fellow (Periodontics). 15 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Adjunct Prof Albert Ee San Tan AM Member of the Order of Australia - For significant service to tertiary dental education, and to periodontics. Albert graduated in Science with special needs, especially in multi-disciplinary cleft lip and palate (1969) and Dentistry (1973) from treatment. the University of WA (UWA), and commenced practice Research and teaching have been an integral part of Albert's in Periodontics in Perth in professional life, having lectured extensively in national and 1978, having completed his international meetings and conferences, with involvement in postgraduate training at The professional organisations at all levels. He is a Past-President of The Royal Dental Hospital, University Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP). For of London. He subsequently his services to the Academy, he was honoured with Life Membership completed his PhD through the in 2017. His research has resulted in numerous publications, and he University of Queensland in 1990. has also been a supervisor and examiner for numerous research projects undertaken by postgraduate students. He also mentors’ For over forty years, he has dentists pursuing postgraduate qualifications from the RACDS and is maintained his specialist private currently on the Board of Studies in Periodontics. practice, while teaching at UWA at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In 2012, he was inducted Above all, Albert believes in the importance of periodontal and into The Campbell-Wilson Roll of Honour by the UWA Dental Alumni oral health, as an integral part of good general health. Hence his Society for his contribution to dental education in WA. He is currently commitment to tertiary dental education for dentists and specialists an Adjunct Professor at the UWA Dental School. in the pursuit of excellence for the management of periodontal conditions. Albert has been a Consultant Periodontist at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) for over 40 years, and remains committed to the care of children Adjunct Prof Albert Tan AM is a Specialist Member (Periodontics). A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam OAM Medal of the Order of Australia - For service to dentistry. Ramesh Balasubramaniam is peer-reviewed journals. Ramesh has delivered over 100 lectures an Oral Medicine Specialist and both nationally and internationally in the areas of Orofacial Pain, discipline lead in Oral Medicine Temporomandibular Disorders and Dental Sleep Medicine. He has at the University of Western served as an external examiner in Oral Medicine both nationally and Australia Dental School and is internationally. actively involved in teaching and research. Ramesh has memberships in numerous organisations and has served on several committees notably being co-chair of the Orofacial and In 2009, Ramesh along with Dental Special Interest Group (2013-2015) for the Australasian Sleep two other colleagues were Association, and the Dental Therapeutic Committee of the Australian instrumental in gaining specialty Dental Association (current). Ramesh is also a founding member, Fellow recognition for Oral Medicine and president of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia (2019- by the Dental Board of Western 2022). For his ongoing contributions to dentistry, he has received a Australia. Over the years, he has number of awards including fellowships in the International College of contributed to numerous peer- Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, the Pierre Fauchard reviewed publications, co-authored several chapters, and co-edited Academy and the Medal of the Order of Australia. Ramesh has public and co-authored two books, notably the Amazon bestselling textbook appointments at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia and the in Oral Medicine titled “Contemporary Oral Medicine” published Perth Children’s Hospital. by Springer in 2019. In addition, he serves as a reviewer for several A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam OAM is a Specialist Member (Oral Medicine). COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 16

Academic Prize Winners Congratulations to joint winners of the 2020 RACDS Academic Prize at The University of Melbourne. Ms Ghadir Abdul Ridha Mr Daniel Kwok Board Director, A/Prof John Boucher AM presented the awards at the prize-giving ceremony held at the Melbourne Dental School in July 2021. Ms Ghadir Abdul Ridha, Mr Daniel Kwok and A/Prof Boucher AM Set yourself apart Primary Examination Assesses theoretical knowledge in the 6 basic science subjects that are the foundation of sound clinical dental practice Written Paper: 29 November – 1 December 2021 Viva voce: 7–11 December 2021 ENROL NOW 17 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Dr Elizabeth Due to the impressive achievements FScahnonlianrgship and notable calibre of applicants for the 2021 Dr Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Ms Euijng (Jane) Lee Course Scholarships, three winners were announced. Congratulations to Ms Euijung Jane is in the graduating cohort at Charles (Jane) Lee, and Drs Michelle Tien and Sturt University undertaking her final Stefanie Kenyon. regional clinical placement. Throughout her time at university, her passion and interest The scholarships cover the full cost of in the dental fields have grown immensely enrolment for the Primary Examination and she has continued to attain yearly Orientation Course and can be taken in academic achievements whilst immersing herself in leadership 2021 or 2022. A scholarship is awarded and social roles. to a current dental student and one to a recent graduate (within 2 years). In 2021, Jane’s dedication is evident through a work experience 54 applications were received in total; 12 program at Yonsei Kids and Teens Dental Clinic in Korea which from students and 42 from graduates from she partook in, allowing her to gain insight into the field of across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. paediatric dentistry and further her Korean language skills. As a new graduate dentist, Jane hopes to accept a public Thank you to the convenors of the 2021 health position, as the multidisciplinary aspect whilst working scholarships; Prof Liz Martin AO and alongside highly experienced dentists and specialists, greatly Wintrhop Prof Marc Tennant. appeal to her and would provide her with a wonderful platform to working towards achieving her career goals. She is very Dr Stefanie Kenyon humbled to accept this scholarship and to be a part of a greater professional community that is committed to life-long learning I feel very honoured to have and professional development. received this scholarship. I plan to defer the scholarship till 2022 and Dr Michelle Tien sit the primaries then.   Michelle graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2019 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (Distinction). She was awarded several prizes during her time at dental school, including the RACDS Academic Prize in her final year. Currently, she works in the coastal suburb of Port Coogee in private dental practice. She is particularly grateful to have mentors who support and challenge her to not only be technically excellent, but also grapple with what it means to be an ethical dentist, how to manage your failures, and how to think for your patients and care for them beyond the time they spend sitting in the dental chair. This sentiment has led her to pursue a pathway to RACDS fellowship that begins with the primary exams. Over the next few years, with more clinical experience and further training under her belt, she hopes to be further involved in research and teaching. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 18

Member Feature TEAMWORK COMING FOR A SOME THINGS CHANGE SOME STAY THE SAME Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant and Emeritus Prof Laurie Walsh OAM The primaries program consisting of to more than 25 people, all leaders in their As far back as we can remember the Orientation Course and Primary fields and distributed from Hong Kong to (25+years), senior leaders took new Examinations has run for decades now. Perth to New Zealand, and all places in members under their wing and The slow and considered succession of between.   supported them throughout their ‘membership’ of the team looking after the career development, not just examining. program has been an absolute highlight To keep this team working like clockwork The primaries program is actually two of teamwork within the College. It has continues to be a critical part of the programs in one: one for candidates and been, and remains, a stable world-class process.  One of the keys to this has been one for the development of new team team producing world-class outcomes. building strong personal connections. members into leaders in dentistry in Our forefathers set up a principled The team are friends first and work Australasia. And then COVID-19 came! With the robustness of the team forged over decades, the strength came to the fore.  Immediately the team pivoted to fully online, leading the College to the new post-COVID-19 normal. And how to keep strong Collegiality when we cannot meet in person? Move to WhatsApp for the ongoing support of each other day- to-day in real-time, spend much more time on the phone, and have e-dinners (dinners/tea over Zoom).  Keeping a strong coordinated team takes care, humanity, and effort. Friendship is gold and must be nurtured in good times and tough times. Subject leads and examiners (pre-COVID-19) at the Women's College University of Sydney, the team's Subject leads and examiners (pre- core venue for 30 years. Our thanks to the amazing team at Women’s College for their team spirit and COVID-19) at the Women's College assistance over decades. An integral part of the primaries program and teamwork. University of Sydney, the team's core venue for 30 years. Our thanks to the structure of operation that the team colleagues second. Human contact and amazing team at Women’s College for has continued.  But, against this stable sharing of stories are vital to the team and their team spirit and assistance over underlying foundation, change has its collegiality. Another strong element is decades.  An integral part of the primaries been astonishing. We have gone the team's mentorship of generational program and teamwork. from 30 candidates to 300 and the development. Deans have spent time processes have adapted to this change.  mentoring up and coming Deans. The ‘Examiner Senate’, all currently Stable succession planning has seen credentialed examiners and lecturers as the development of real field leaders in well as Emeritus members has expanded dentistry out of the academic team. 19 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

G TOGETHER NEW ERA OF COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS In dentistry and life, things are seldom a solo effort. In teams, individuals working together accomplish a lot more than what they can do by themselves. As the popular saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work! We asked some of our members to show us and tell us about their crew and what makes them tick. Read the account of how the Primary Examinations and Orientation Course moved to online delivery in 2020. Without teamwork, the task of transforming the paper-based, face-to-face examinations to online delivery would not have been achievable in the short timeframe. TRANSITION TO ONLINE EXAMINATIONS Rachael Hackett, RACDS Project Coordinator Like many other clinical and academic The College staff came together to online examinations for for all College institutions, the the College was required collaborate on processes and strategies, programmes. With planning underway, to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic share knowledge, ideas, and feedback, rapidly. Social distancing requirements navigate issues, train and develop each and travel restrictions necessitated the other’s skills using ExamSoft and Zoom, transition to an online examination format as well as providing a support network that could be effectively delivered across to encourage and motivate each other all College programmes. continually. This transition also bore a new beginning Teamwork was particularly crucial the team has learned from last years’ of how the College staff interacted during the 2020 Primary Examinations, experience and is implementing changes across programmes and business units. which saw the College facilitate 18 Zoom to streamline processes, onboard Education Officers from Fellowship, viva voce rooms, each hosted by an new team members and improve Special Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial external contractor, accommodating 177 communication for another triumphant Surgery programmes, as well as staff from candidates and over 25 Examiners across roll-out. Corporate Services, IT, and the Office of five time zones. The event was no easy the CEO; including the CEO himself, feat for the Primary Examiner Team nor The success of the online examinations Brendan Peek getting involved in a few the College staff and would not have been has not only marked a new era for viva voce Zoom test runs! possible without the synergy between the College in delivering examinations the Chief Examiner, Examining Team and post-COVID-19, but has yielded a new An external contractor connecting Education Team. beginning for the Education Team. candidates and examiners for online viva voce examinations. Underpinning this success, and that of all Henry Ford said it best; “Coming the College examinations in 2020, and together is a beginning, staying together the start of 2021, was the shared goal is progress, and working together is and determination to achieve an effective success.” roll-out and positive experience of online examinations for Candidates, Trainees and Examiners. The upcoming 2021 examination season will see the Education team come together once again to execute COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 20

Member Feature THE Standing: Dr John Owen AM, Jan Owen KIMBERLEY AM, Tracy Sandercock, Ruth Warden, Dr DENTAL Jilen Patel On top of truck: Ranae Russo, TEAM LTD Moses Lee (KDT) Dr John Owen AM, Jan Owen AM, Dr Jilen Patel The Kimberley Dental Team Ltd (KDT), is a not-for-profit, non-government, volunteer- led organisation founded by College Fellow, Dr John Owen AM and Jan Owen AM in 2009. The KDT project was sparked following community requests to address areas of unmet dental need among remote Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley. Over the last decade, the team has expanded to include over 150 multidisciplinary volunteers from across Australia, many of whom have volunteered numerous times. KDT provides services to 18 remote communities across the Kimberley and distributes over 30,000 toothbrushes a year as part of its Strong Teeth for Kimberley Kids toothbrushing program. The team is inspired by the motto Strong Teeth, Strong Body, Strong Mind aiming to improve not only the dental health but general health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and their families through multi-sector collaboration. PROACTIVE Brisbane and the other in the Sunshine Coast, so teamwork and PERIO communication are essential for productive and happy dental practice and patients. Teamwork is an integral part of Proactive Perio. We are a small practice, and each team member often takes on more than one Three elements make for a great teamwork environment that role to make sure we provide the best level of care to our patients. all our team shows: professionalism, attitude, and leadership. Our team also works across two practices in Queensland; one in Our team consists of receptionists, dental assistants, a practice manager, events manager, and periodontists regularly working Louise Arthur (Practice Manager/DA), Dr Marina Kamel (Periodontist), across both practices. Both Dr Christopher Barker and Dr Marina Dr Christopher Barker (Periodontist), Yona Nobrega (Surgical Kamel are Fellows of the College. Aside from providing clinical care Assistant), Pauline Harris (Reception), Michelle Banning (Reception/ to patients, both Drs Barker and Kamel are passionate about their Events Coordinator/DA).  ongoing professional development as well as providing ongoing education and support opportunities to their dental colleagues. This stems from their belief that the dental community is one big team, and everyone should try to contribute in their own way and wherever they can.  21 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

TEAMWORK Dr Catherine Prineas Teamwork in the capacity of the Registrar is essential. In When time permits, Catherine enjoys being part of a choir. It addition to the College staff, the MRACDS (GDP) team comprises is in this capacity that she has provided some insight into how approximately 40 dental practitioners of varied expertise, important ‘teamwork’ is. background and geographic spread throughout Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong who dedicate their time to examining, mentoring, or governance for the program. The common goal of all involved is to uphold the College’s rigorous standards whilst delivering a positive and worthwhile examination experience for candidates. The Registrar works closely with the Board of Studies and Examiners to ensure the integrity of the assessment process and maintenance of education standards. At any one time, there may be up to 60 candidates enrolled at Catherine, part of the choir, 3rd from the right above at a concert in different stages of the Program. Examiners and Mentors regularly Sydney featuring a soloist, international artist Dimitris Basis, together contribute their observations, feedback and ideas about with a Greek ensemble and a symphony orchestra. candidate experience and performance and the BOS (GDP) meet regularly throughout each year to review policy matters and In a choir, as with all teamwork, individuals who share a common shape the Program. interest have to work together towards a goal - in this case, a shared interpretation of musical composition and the delivery of an For the Registrar, enjoyable performance to an audience. Individuals within a single communication between voice need to work together so that their part in unison can be all moving parts is confidently held against the other parts. The choir then rehearses key. As a result of this as a whole to integrate the various parts and to perfect the continual feedback and technical aspects and musicality, before joining with the orchestra communication between and soloist where it becomes even more complex (and fun!). With all parts of the team, the so many moving parts every musician needs synchronised focus Program is constantly on the same point in the score so as to anticipate the conductor’s being refined and is directions. In a choir, egos have to be put aside as the final result evolving - striving to needs to be a melding of all voices rather than someone's solo! It's remain contemporary and very rewarding to be part of a collaborative effort with a big group to better serve candidates. of talented people - quite different to the micro-team of dental practice. Dr Catherine Prineas stepped down from the role of Registrar MRACDS(GDP) in 2020 but it was May this year when the opportunity to formally thank her was presented. Catherine with Hal Aamot (Director of Education) TEAMWORK IS ESSENTIAL IN SURGERY. Surgeons rely on a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and support staff to accomplish their treatment goals for their patients. Oral maxillofacial surgeon Mr Frank Chang (centre right) and his team of registrars (Left to right Sam Spencer, Tom Cooper, Nam Nguyen) relax at 11pm after finishing a long case at Royal Perth Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. A job well done, we say! COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 22

The College is saddened to learn of the Committee and Candidate Advisors passing of Dr Vivek Jain (Auckland, New Committee. He has been described as ‘an Zealand) active and gifted mentor and clinician in the NZ region’, and ‘a wonderful clinician Dr Jain completed his bachelor's degree who had so much to look forward to’.  in dentistry in Bangalore before moving to New Zealand where he became a The NZ RACDS community will registered general dentist in 2012. Vivek commemorate locally at their next completed the Membership Program in meeting. 2018 and shortly afterwards became a member of the New Zealand Regional Committee. His role in the committee was as Membership Mentor where he spent time helping candidates in their journey towards Membership. He was committed, well respected and will be greatly missed. There has been an outpouring of sadness expressed by members of the NZ Regional Dr Vivek Jain 1984 - 2021 Dr John Williamson 1928 – 2021 Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr John Williamson of Queensland. Dr Williamson was an Inaugural Fellow of the College, an Honorary Life Member of ANZAOMS and Past President (1987-1988), and one of the founding members of the specialty. The featured tributes have been provided by family members, friends or colleagues to share with the College community. 23 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Vale in 1954, Bachelor of the Health Insurance Commission. He Science 1968 and served on many advisory panels and Master of Dental was Chairman of the Australian Dental Science in 1970 also Research Foundation, and a director of the from the University public sector agency in Victoria, Dental of Melbourne. He Health Services Victoria (1995-2004). was an inaugural Fellow of the Royal Dr Widdop was a pioneer in the use of tooth Australasian College bonding techniques, which preserved of Dental Surgeons tooth structure and reduced the need for (1969) and was an more complex and expensive restorative Examiner for the techniques. He was also pre-eminent in RACDS (1984-1991). the development of gerodontics, and in 1991 was editor of the first book of its kind Dr Widdop was in Australia focussing on the impact of an ageing population on dental services. awarded the As his political and practising career ended, he commenced a new career, serving as Member of the an ADAVB Community Relations Officer from 1996-2015, assisting members of the Order of Australia in public and of the Association in resolving disputes. 2002 for his services While he was formally recognised in to dentistry. He was many roles, Dr Widdop’s kindness and compassion were also acknowledged and awarded Honorary appreciated by his many colleagues, who valued his sage counsel and mentorship. Life Membership John Matthews AM of both the ADA Neil Hewson Garry Pearson OAM Dr Fred Talbot Widdop AM Victorian Branch (1992) and ADA Inc 1932-2021 (1995) in recognition of his conspicuous MDSc, BDSc, BSc Melb, LDS, and continuous service to dentistry. He RACDS, FICD, FADI, FPFA was elected to the Victorian Branch of Dr Fred Widdop was an accomplished sportsman, arts lover, especially the the ADA in 1975 then served on Executive theatre and literature, clinician, scientist and orator. He graduated Bachelor of Committee from 1979 to 1990 (President Dental Science University of Melbourne 1983/1984) and President of ADA Inc (1992- 1994). Dr Widdop was a consultant for the Department of Veterans Affairs and COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 24

Dr Julia Dando has been in the role of Registrar (OMS) for over 10 years. Living in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Julia enjoys the outdoors including time on the beach and walking her pet pooch. Read on to find out more about Julia. Dr Julia5 MINUTES WITH Dando As a child, what did you want to be when Centre for Oral Health and the dental clinic orthognathic surgery to correct a skeletal you grew up? at Orange Hospital. discrepancy. I love interdisciplinary clinics As a child I was fascinated by space and and collaborating with other specialists loved all the sci-fi series like Star Trek, so I Can you tell us what your typical day to achieve the best outcomes for our just wanted to be an astronaut, travel the may look like? patients. I have amazing colleagues and universe, and then work in the first Space I love my job and most of the cases I treat every day is filled with smiles and laughter Station! are children who have cleft or craniofacial as much as possible. anomalies. I might see a 4-year-old who What do you do now?  needs expansion and enjoy having fun Where do you currently live? I am an Orthodontist working mainly persuading them to undergo a scan. I live in Maroubra, Sydney. It is such a in the NSW public system, between the The next case may be a young adult beautiful place, with amazing rock cliffs, Children’s Hospital Westmead, Westmead undergoing orthodontic treatment before a saltwater pool and a fantastic beach. I oRRfoePtbirreoermft Jeonntes He has been an educator who always considerable impact on his moving to wanted to do more, whether for the Townsville, North Queensland. Professor Robert Jones has been the College and Board of Studies, or the colleague we would all like to have, association and profession as well as His leadership within the Townsville and equally, the trainer and supervisor individual members and trainees. Tertiary Hospital, following on from the trainees like to experience. great work of his legendary predecessor, He could always be relied upon to be Sid Roveda, represented a very significant Such was his professional character and involved, regardless of the demands addition to the Queensland Training extreme commitment to the Specialty of of the task, combined with his great Program and its developed statewide Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and especially personality and friendship many of us network throughout Queensland Health, his support of surgical training and have been privileged to experience. and the North Queensland units and rural universally the institutions supporting this surgical services which have continued to responsibility, while actively promoting While his strong professional and strengthen in subsequent years. recognition and status for the specialty. educational commitment developed within his early involvement in Adelaide Robert has been tireless in devoting within the South Australian Training himself at all levels to the specialty and Program, his training strengths were especially education and training, and particularly evidenced through his while the specialty is endowed with many 25 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

never get tired of the view, the sounds of the ocean and the feeling of saltwater on my skin. If we were to visit you where you are, what is something we should do? I would be giving you a spare bodyboard, and we would head down to the beach for a play in the waves. Afterwards, we could go for a snack and a coffee at one of the cafes. What is your role with the College? Julia at the north end of Maroubra beach (Sydney) I am the Registrar for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I sit as ex officio on the Board of achievement felt when you become a makes me smile with his antics. Studies OMS and a number of committees, Member or Fellow and wanted to be including as Chair of the Examinations involved with RACDS when I arrived in What is your favourite thing to do in your Committee. It is really interesting being Australia. I was introduced to the College downtime? involved with OMS because in contrast by my friend and colleague A/Prof Angus I don’t have a single favourite thing to do. to other dental specialties, the training Cameron, who suggested I apply for a I love being outdoors at the beach or in program for Australia and New Zealand position. I was initially Assistant Registrar, the bush, having coffee with friends, going is administered through the College. I transitioning to my current role sometime to the movies or seeing a band in a small attend the examinations every year and later. venue. I love anything with an engine and in addition to my official role, they are an enjoy driving both cars and motorbikes. I amazing learning opportunity for me too. How do you unwind from work? have recently started to play a new sport - I generally enjoy a walk along the cliffs after Pickleball. It’s a great way to meet people, Can you tell us how your journey with work, often walking my mini- labradoodle, it’s so much fun and importantly you don’t the RACDS started? Mojo. He is such a character and always need to be super good to enjoy yourself! I trained in the UK and as such my registrable specialist qualification was through the Royal College of Surgeons in England. I was familiar with the collegiality, the excellent standard of College qualifications and the sense of who serve selflessly in these regards, his constant presence and direction will be sorely missed in his retirement, but he will long deserve the enduring gratitude of our specialty. - Prof Frank Monsour Prof Monsour and Prof Jones invited to inspect ANZAOMS Conference at Sheraton Mirage Prof Monsour and Prof Jones at the the new Melbourne Port Development which Gold Coast in 2001 – in Military Uniforms ANZAOMS President’s change over 2001 coincided with an ANZAOMS Conference in during the Joint Military Medicine session Melbourne in the early 2000’s with the Surgeon General ADF COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 26

Introducing... The College welcomes Dr Anumala Ram Dr Ram is one of our most recent members, being admitted in February 2021 as a Specialist Member (Perio). She is one of a handful of members living in the beautiful, friendly islands of Fiji. Read on to find out more about Anumala. Can you please tell us about your life life-long friends from my school days that still (periodontics) from Otago. Receiving the growing up in Fiji? play a vital role in my life today. Growing up, scholarship and getting accepted into the Growing up in Fiji was extremely beautiful I need not have the best of everything but specialist training program was a dream especially in the pre-gadget era, which again that was a motivation to work harder. come true. I completed my specialist training sounds like a long time ago. Just like living My dad used to always motivate me to give at the end of 2020, got registered as a in any other developing country, there were everything that I did my best shot, that is specialist in NZ and become a member of challenges but that is what moulds you into something that I still apply in my life today. RACDS prior to returning home. I returned becoming the person that you are today. I to my previous job as an assistant professor went to a very small primary school, where What inspired you to study dentistry? in periodontics at the Fiji National University. most students were from around the area. I Growing up I had extreme dental phobia and got more exposure when I went to an all-girls was always terrified to visit the dental clinics. How did you become aware of the RACDS? secondary school in the capital city of Suva. As part of my coping mechanism, I thought I learnt about RACDS through my senior It was also bit of culture shock and plus I used I wonder what life would be like on the other colleagues at Otago. to catch two buses each way. I have made side of the dental chair. So, I decided to apply for dentistry and the rest as they say What influenced you to join as a Member Dr Anumala Ram on completion of her is history. Specialist? specialist training at the end of 2020. Being an academic it is essential to be Where did you study and how was the affiliated with such prestigious groups experience? especially if you live in a country where I did my BDS at the Fiji School of Medicine there not many specialists. It provides an (now known as the Fiji National University) opportunity to stay connected to other and graduated in 2007. Even though it did specialists and experts. not seem like then, but the 5 years flew by and each day I grew in love with the What does your weekend look like? profession. Today the end of my final year, I My Saturdays are usually busy with shopping knew that one day I would like to specialise and running errands. I like to keep my in periodontics. This thought was inspired by Sundays a bit more relaxed but that’s not the lack of dental specialist in Fiji. However, always possible as I may end up catching this became challenge there were no dental up on some work or preparing for the week specialist training programs in Fiji then. In the ahead. meantime, to keep my hands academically “wet” I did master’s in public health by What job would you be terrible at? research work. After many years of trying I would really struggle at non-challenging and multiple failed scholarship applications monotonous job. towards the end of 2016, I found out about the New Zealand Aid scholarship. I applied for What skill would you like to master? this scholarship in 2017 to study DClinDent I believe that there is always room to learn 27 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

more, to improve and to tweak things to SHARE YOUR make it work better. In this sense, I would like CLINICAL CASE to master the art of being life-long learner. MATERIAL! What do you wish you knew more about? The College is working to develop a bank I wish I knew that things do not always pen of new clinical case material to support our out as we had planned, so it is always a good educational programs in the FRACDS Final idea to backup plans. Change in inevitable, Examination and the MRACDS program. so together with working hard you must be flexible to accommodate changes. We would be grateful for any contributions of patient case material (clinical photographs (intra/extraoral, dental impressions, scanned impressions, What’s the best way to start the day? fixed appliances, periodontal charts, radiographs, dental models etc) for Some mindfulness and a good smoothie. use in College education programs (teaching or examinations). What website do you visit most often? Your contribution will foster collegiality and provide candidates access to What do you like about it? ongoing development of their clinical skills. At the moment it is Wiley Online Library, most of the periodontal journals are accessible via Upon sharing material you will be required to complete a Practitioner this. Consent form and ensure you have the appropriate patient consent. Please email [email protected] for more information or to share your Where is the most interesting place you clinical case material. have been to? So far it was the landing on top of Mount Remarkable in Queenstown. It was an exhilarating experience. What city would you most like to live in? For now, it is Suva. What are your top 3 recommendations for someone who is visiting your city/area? Watch the sunset/ sunrise by the seawall, enjoy the best Chinese cuisines (or any other Fijian cuisines) and go for a swim in the sea. Living in Fiji, what has been the impact of COVID-19? At the moment Fiji is experiencing its second wave of COVID-19. There has been a huge medical and economic impact on the country with the rising number of cases. Being an academic I have been working from home for the past two months, however, I do miss clinical practice. Most of dental practices are closed for now and some clinics including the government clinics are only attending to emergencies. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 28

Around OMS Training Centres QLD Dr Michael Burgess This year we had Dr Alistair Reid step Johnston (Princess Alexandra Hospital), down from his role as Supervisor of Dr Howard Cho (Royal Brisbane and Chair, Queensland Training at Princess Alexandria and as Women’s Hospital), Dr Omar Briek (Royal Regional Surgical Committee Chairman, Brisbane and Women’s Hospital) and new In 2021 we welcomed on board Dr Linus Dr John Arvier has stepped down from Consultants (Dr Jon Keenan (Princess Armstrong as a first year trainee and we his role at the Queensland Children’s Alexandra/Ipswich) and Dr Joel Tuckett congratulated Dr Jon Keenan and Dr Hospital. Previously Dr Caroline Acton had (Princess Alexandra). Joel Tuckett for successfully completing also stepped down from her role at the their training in 2020. We currently have Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. We Research is ongoing with involvement eight advanced trainees in Queensland at appreciate the contribution made by all particularly in the Herston Biofabrication training centres in Brisbane, Gold Coast, three consultants over the years. Institute with advancement of 3D printing Ipswich and Toowoomba. and implantable technologies. We have welcomed new consultants to We continue to have our monthly registrar the Queensland contingent over the last February allowed us to welcome our new education sessions which are a great eighteen months including Dr Benjamin registrars and congratulate our newly time for the registrars and consultants Robertson (Queensland Children’s fellowed colleagues with an educational to get together and present cases and Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital), Dr William dinner and it was a good opportunity for make contact. This has evolved to include Huynh (Gold Coast Hospital), Dr Nigel everyone to get together. combined Orthodontic/Orthognathic session with the help of Dr Elissa Freer and the Orthodontic Department at Herston Oral Health Centre. February Educational Dinner including Drs Dr Alistair Reid with newly fellowed colleagues, Drs Jon Keenan and Michael Burgess, Omar Briek, Jon Keenan, Joel Tuckett at the February Educational Dinner Scott Borgna, Dr Richard Harris 29 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Around OMS Training Centres WA & NSW/ACT Dr Emma Lewis There is a Cleft and Craniofacial Conference Dr Weber Huang  due to be held at the Perth Children’s Director of Training, WA Hospital on 5-7 August which will welcome Supervisor of Training, NSW Dr Ben Grave as an interstate speaker with WA continues to operate unrestricted local support from Drs Nathan Vujcich, The NSW/ACT training centre has 4 across its training centres at Fiona Stanley Peter Ricciardo and Evan Kakulas. training centres: Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital and the Oral Health Drs Thean, Thambar, Lewis, Kanbour - Westmead Hospital Centre of WA. + Children’s Hospital Westmead - Prince of Wales Our current trainees are: + Sydney Children’s Hospitals - Dr Thomas Cooper OMS 4 - John Hunter Hospital - Dr David Thean OMS 2 - The Canberra Hospital - Dr Samuel Spencer OMS 1 - Dr Samuel Thambar OMS 1 The educational activities of the training centre continue despite COVID-19. The We also have OMS service positions at Regional surgical committee work hard both RPH and FSH to support the trainees as well as support the surgical disciplines of the two dental WA had 3 final year trainees who were programs at University of Sydney and successful in the final exams in 2020. Dr Charles Sturt University. All 4 surgical units Michael Hurrell is currently undertaking remained open and on-call for all dental the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse head and emergencies during the lockdown periods. neck fellowship, Dr Timothy Manzie is undertaking a head and neck fellowship in Canberra and Dr Ragu Krishnamoorthy is in practice in Canberra. A/Prof Dylan Hyam & Dr Weber Huang with the Dean of the Dental School at Charles Stuart University, Orange, A/Prof Andrew Flatau. Trainees: Drs James Clohessy & Andrew Watkins End of registrar rotation Jan 2021 Westmead OMS Trainees & USYD Dental Drs Barton, Thean, Saunders-Clay, Manzie, Chang, Nguyen, Cooper Students on their OMS rotation COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 30

Around OMS Training Centres VIC A/Prof Jocelyn Shand Director of Training, VIC It has been an eventful few months with two The Training Centre would like to retired from Austin Health after 10-years episodes of lock-down, that limited surgery acknowledge a number of consultants of service. At Western Health, Mr Stephen to emergency and urgent procedures only who have contributed for many years to Austin has been appointed as Head and again, and a shortage of surgical wrap provide expertise to the public hospital Dr Tracey Huntley has been appointed as that impacted upon the theatre activity. units and who have been involved in the Head of Department – Oral Medicine The hospital units have all worked to teaching surgical registrars & fellows. Mr & Surgery, The Royal Dental Hospital of continue to provide care to patients with George Dimitroulis has retired from St Melbourne. The department at The Royal cancer, trauma, airway compromise and Vincent’s Hospital. He was the Head of Unit Dental Hospital has four training registrars facial infections throughout these periods. for 20 years until 2019 and he has now at any time. The educational series of tutorials has retired as a consultant. Mr Nick Rutherford continued throughout these events and has retired as the Director of Unit at in April two face-to-face courses were Austin Health after 14 years in this role held: management of facial trauma and an and Mr Brent Woods has been appointed anatomical cadaver course. as the new Director. Mr Bernard Lim has Austin Health: Dr Michael Carter (Final Year registrar), Mr Edward Nguyen (Consultant), Dr Chris Singleton (2nd Year registrar) Victorian Panel Members, Surgical Science & Training Examination, March 2021: Mr Timothy Western Health: Dr Beau Knight (unaccredited Wong, Mr Ricky Kumar, A/Prof. Jocelyn Shand, Mr Joseph Gunn, Prof. Andrew Heggie registrar), Mr Aaron Thomas (Consultant), Dr Nathan El-Atem (2nd Year registrar) 31 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

Around OMS Training Centres SA/TAS & New Zealand Dr Andrew Cheng increase in operating scope, the South This year marked the first time that the Australian Program has continued to Australia-wide SST Preparation Course Director of Training SA/TAS develop its education program. was run entirely via Zoom. With the kind assistance of the College, we were able The SA training centre is excited to report The impact of COVID-19 has encouraged to provide over 20 hours of targeted many exciting new changes, both for the the unit to offer teaching/audits both face- teaching, covering a myriad of key topics trainees and the broader specialty within to-face and via Zoom, with over 70 formal – each presented by a leading specialist the region. lectures recorded in the last 12 months. In within the field. addition, the senior registrars have been The addition of a microvascular-trained instrumental in guest-presenting and Dr Kristen Candy (right) working on Covid-19 reconstructive surgeon at the Royal attending related specialty teaching – this suspected patient in operating theatre Adelaide Hospital has built on our unit’s month attending both Anaesthetics and previously strong head and neck ablative Emergency Education Days. grounding. We now offer all levels of care in H&N oncology within our unit. This year Broadly, the unit is actively involved has seen the previous Plastic Surgery- in the community, with registrars and based Microvascular Fellow position lapse, consultants having recently presented at allowing the OMS Trainees to directly learn the SA ANZAOMS Branch Meeting along further skills in this area. In addition, we with various Dental study groups. are pleased to welcome the Tasmanian Training Centre into the South Australian Program. The addition of another unit has further broadened the diversity of training offered to our registrars. In addition to an Dr Ryan Smit place to live, with an amazing sub-tropical climate, nearby holiday destinations galore OMS3 trainee, Auckland and excellent restaurants. It is a vibrant, multi-cultural city. Some things that I'm It has been a busy first half of the year looking forward to on the New Zealand for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery OMS calendar upcoming are the ANZAOMS department in Auckland. The unit is staffed conference in Queenstown (August) and by 6 consultants, 2 college accredited the NZ training unit audit (Waiheke Island). training registrars, 1 non-training registrar We love having visitors and guests in the and 2 dental house officers. Trainees gain Auckland OMS department. Do come :) experience in the full scope of OMS, with high volumes of mandibular, midfacial and Ryan Smit OMS 3 Registrar and Mr John upper facial trauma surgery. Orthognathic Harrison, Supervisor or Training, Auckland lists and clinics occur regularly. What I enjoy most about the Auckland unit is how friendly and collegial all of the staff are, and there is a real sense of camaraderie. The unit was recently fortunate to welcome a new consultant, Mr Richard Cobb, who has moved to Auckland with his young family after training in the United Kingdom and completing an orthognathic fellowship in Melbourne. Auckland is an outstanding COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021 32

OMS Regional Surgical Committees NSW/ACT Chair, Supervisor of Training SA/TAS Chair, Supervisor of Training Director of Training, Director of Training, Name Temporary Supervisor of Training Name Supervisor of Training Supervisor of Training Supervisor of Training, WITHERSPOON, Dr Robert Supervisor of Training DODDRIDGE, Dr Miles Director of Unit - Adelaide AUSTIN, A/Prof Bruce Supervisor of Training CHENG, Dr Andrew Director of Unit - Tasmania Supervisor of Training, Director of Research TAN-GORE, Dr Eileen Education Coordinator & Secretary SAMBROOK, Dr Paul Member KIM, Dr James Director of Research Member AQUILINA, Dr Peter Member GARG, Dr Ankit Trainee Representative HUANG, Dr Weber Member GOSS, Prof Alistair Member BADLANI, Dr James Chair BOBINSKAS, Dr Alex Trainee Representative JONES, Prof Robert (Bob) Director of Training LIM, Dr Lydia CANDY, Dr Kristen Supervisor of Training SHAH, Dr Deegesh Supervisor of Training HYAM, A/Prof Dylan VIC Supervisor of Training CLOHESSY, Dr James Supervisor of Training Name Supervisor of Training New Zealand Supervisor of Training NASTRI, A/Prof Alf Supervisor of Training Name SHAND, A/Prof Jocelyn Supervisor of Training WONG, Dr Timothy Supervisor of Training HARRISON, Dr John Chair KUMAR, Dr Ricky Member LEWIS, Dr Cameron Director of Training BESLY, Dr William Member SINGH, Dr Thasvir (Taz) Supervisor of Training GUNN, Dr Joseph Member TONG, Prof Darryl Supervisor of Training GIBSON, Dr Nova Member LIM, Dr Christopher Supervisor of Training LEE, A/Prof Kai Member SEALEY, Dr Christopher Member BORDBAR, Dr Patrishia Member ERASMUS, Dr Jason Member PATEL, Dr Amish Trainee Representative DE SILVA, Dr Rohana Member WOOD, Dr Richard SMIT, Dr Ryan Trainee Representative HEGGIE, Prof Andrew POON, Dr Christopher QLD Chair PATEL, Dr Kush Director of Training WOOD, Dr Brent Name Supervisor of Training WIESENFELD, Prof David Supervisor of Training AUSTIN, Dr Stephen BURGESS, Dr Michael Supervisor of Training FU, Dr Benjamin BORGNA, Dr Scott Supervisor of Training HARRIS, Dr Richard Supervisor of Training WA Chair, Supervisor of Training CHO, Dr Howard Supervisor of Training Director of Training JOHNSON, Dr Nigel Supervisor of Training Name Supervisor of Training HSIEH, Dr Jen-Ti (Rachel) Supervisor of Training Supervisor of Training ERZETIC, Dr Benjamin Director of Unit (RBWH) MEARA, Dr Paul Supervisor of Training MCNAMARA, Dr Zeb Trainee Representative LEWIS, Dr Emma Trainee Representative DE LOOZE, Dr Jacob RICCARDIO, Dr Peter RAMALINGAM, Dr Lakshmi CHANG, Dr Frank BATSTONE, A/Prof Martin VUJCICH, Dr Nathan BEECH, Dr Nicholas COOPER, Dr Thomas 33 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2021

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Call for Contribution Your Membership Profile For the December 2021 edition, we'd Have you moved or have your like to hear from members about how details changed? Head to your their daily lives have been affected membership dashboard to update both personally and professorially by them now! COVID-19 and the restrictions applied during lock-down. www.racds.org/dashboard Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen [email protected]