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Why I want doctors to know the secret history of our medical women

Why I want doctors to know the secret history of our medical women

To mark International Women’s Day, Dr Magdalena Simonis brings the pioneers of the past to bear on the present.


Tales from the tools: My stethoscope

Tales from the tools: My stethoscope

Dr Chris Hogan reflects on what his mentors taught him about the vital tools of healthcare.


From mutineer to surgeon: The curious case of William Redfern

From mutineer to surgeon: The curious case of William Redfern

Dr Gillian Riley tells the story of the first colonial doctor to be qualified in Australia.


Medical history: Leprosy is a terror of the past. Right?

Medical history: Leprosy is a terror of the past. Right?

Not so. Leprosy, one of history’s most dreaded diseases, is still with us.


When the plague came to Australia’s shores

When the plague came to Australia’s shores

More than 1300 Australians died from the plague last century, as Dr Gillian Riley writes.


A visit to COMA, Tasmania’s medical museum

A visit to COMA, Tasmania’s medical museum

Dr Philip Thomson, Chair of the Collection of Medical Artefacts in Tasmania, talks to newsGP about the museum’s fascinating artefacts and mission to educate.


Prof Max Kamien appointed President of the Western Australian Medical Museum

Prof Max Kamien appointed President of the Western Australian Medical Museum

A prestigious career in general practice and a lifelong interest in medical history has contributed to Professor Kamien’s selection as President.


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