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I was born in Hong Kong and is a medical graduate of the University of Melbourne. After internship in 1984 in Melbourne, I worked in Hong Kong where I received my basic physician training. I then gained training in infectious diseases at the Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital in Melbourne in 1992. I work specifically in the travel medicine field since 1993, at the Travel Doctor - TMVC and I am the medical director of the Melbourne clinic since 1995. I am a member of the examination committee of the International Society of Travel Medicine since August 2005. My special interest is tropical diseases in returned travellers. I also work as a medical officer at the COVID-19 Division of the Victorian Department of Health in Melbourne since 2020.
What motivates you?
In awe of the make up of the human body and how it works.
Dr Suresh Antony
What matters to you?
I believe that hard work and being caring and thoughtful about your patients and family and friends will be our legacy both as physicians and human beings, especially during this pandemic where we have seen so much morbidity and mortality.
What motivates you?
Curiosity about the unknown in medicine and seeing the gratefulness of patients that you had a hand in making well!
If you could change anything what would it be?
Honesty in the medical profession and the interference of the government and insurance companies in the practice of medicine.
Mrs Jane Bell
Tell us about yourself
I have worked in travel medicine since 1996. In 2007 I set up an independent travel clinic in Sussex, opening a second branch in 2013. In 2017, I sold the clinics to a large organisation and remain working as a Travel Clinic Nurse Specialist in the company. I completed the Certificate in Travel Health (ISTM) in 2016. I was admitted as a Member of the Faculty of Travel Medicine in 2016 and have had several roles in the college as an examiner for the membership exam, South East Regional Advisor and worked with the Emporiatrics editorial team.
What matters to you?
Good clinical guidance and practice is really important to me.