Doctors' Health Services
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Governance
Doctors Health Services Pty Ltd (Drs4Drs)
Drs4Drs is a national not for profit organisation dedicated to the well-being of doctors and medical students, established in 2015 as an independent subsidiary company of AMA Ltd.
Governed by an independent Board of Directors our mission is to support doctors and medical students in caring for themselves, their peers, and their patients. By offering resources and support, Drs4Drs strives to facilitate timely access to medical assistance and encourage proactive health and wellness practices. We are committed to advocating for a healthier medical workforce and fostering a culture that prioritises the health and well-being of doctors and students.
Board of Directors
| Dr Iain Dunlop AM, Chair | A/Prof Antonio Di Dio, Deputy Chair |
| Dr Helen McArdle, Director | Dr Danielle McMullen, Director |
| Dr Annette Barratt, Director | Dr Bhavi Ravindran, Director |
Leadership
| Ms Natalia Centellas, Secretary General and Group CEO |
| Ms Pamela Spoors, Executive Director |
Members of our Expert Advisory Committee
The Board is advised and supported by its Expert Advisory Committee (EAC). The members of the EAC are a dedicated group of doctors who are experienced in practitioner health:
Dr Annette Barratt, Chair Drs4Drs Tasmania | Dr Patrick Johnson, Member Victorian Doctors’ Health Program |
Dr Helen Wilcox, Member Doctors’ Health Advisory Service Western Australia | Dr Jennifer Schafer, Member Queensland Doctors’ Health Programme |
Dr Kerrie Aust, Member Drs4Drs ACT | Dr Choong-Siew Yong, Member Doctors’ Health Advisory Service New South Wales |
Dr Natasha Bullock, Member Doctors' Health South Australia and Northern Territory | Dr Rob Thomas, Member Australian Medical Association Council of Doctors in Training |
Dr Dana Phang, Member Australian Medical Association | Mr Allen Xiao, Member Australian Medical Students’ Association |
Dr Alexandra Muthu, Member Doctors’ Health Advisory Service, New Zealand |
National Standards for Doctors' Health Services
In 2021 and 2022, Drs4Drs, in collaboration with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), developed the National Standards for Doctors’ Health Services. The National Standards for Doctors' Health Services (the National Standards) aim to assess the services delivered to Medical Practitioners and Medical Students in Australian States and Territories to ensure quality and safe service delivery.
Strategic Plan
Doctors’ health explained
An introduction to the support and services available to doctors across Australia.
Funding Partner Acknowledgement
