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Dr Valerie Quah

I graduated medicine from the University of Sydney and found myself in the nation’s capital as a junior medical officer.  Here, I  discovered the wonders of the black puffer jacket , traffic free roundabouts and ACT Health. By happenstance more than design, I have been amply supported by my colleagues and my community here in developing a rewarding and diverse career  in public and private anaesthetic practice.  In my work week, I could be caring for an infant or a 90 year old, a parturient for her delivery or supporting a veteran’s mental health.

I am a current examiner for the  ANZCA Fellowship exam and I have been involved in accreditation of both specialist and prevocational training programs.

Being a specialist anaesthetist has allowed me to practice medicine from Conakry to Honiara to Tamasina and even Perth, Western Australia! 

Through the ASA , I am keen to advocate for opportunities for our profession and craft group to develop, grow and be SEEN in our contribution to healthcare and the wider community.

Want to join the ACT Committee?

We always welcome new members to our team so if you are interested in joining the ACT Committee please email Ms Kym Buckley 

If there are any workplace concerns or issues that you feel the ASA should be aware of please email the Policy team.

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ASA & ANZCA Statement on Healthscope

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) note with concern that the second largest private hospital group in Australia, Healthscope, has

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