2026 May Dinner Meeting
Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) invites members and guests to join us on Wednesday 20th May 2026 for our upcoming Dinner Meeting. We are delighted to present an evening featuring Dr Teresa Nano, Dr Susan Bell and Dr Sally Meade, all highly experienced General Surgeons with expertise in Breast and Endocrine Surgery.
Date/time: Wednesday 20th May 2026, 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Location: The Summit, 1/1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mount Coot-tha QLD 4066
Tickets: via Humanitix
Dress: Smart Casual.
Featured Speakers
Dr Teresa Nano
Dr Teresa Nano is an experienced Breast and Endocrine Surgeon with a comprehensive practice across all aspects of breast cancer care, including reconstruction, as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery, with a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques. Dr Nano graduated with Honours from the University of Queensland in 1990 and completed her general surgical training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, attaining Fellowship in 1999. She has also contributed to surgical education as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. She further sub-specialised through a dedicated two-year fellowship in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where she also undertook a Master of Surgery focused on breast cancer reconstruction. Dr Nano is actively involved in quality improvement and clinical governance, contributing to the BreastSurgANZ Quality Audit, and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care through ongoing professional development. She is currently a Visiting Medical Officer at Greenslopes Private Hospital and consults with BreastScreen Queensland and the Wesley Breast Clinic. She is also an Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Queensland. A passionate educator, Dr Nano is actively involved in teaching medical students, junior doctors and advanced surgical trainees, and contributes to preparing candidates for the RACS Fellowship examinations. She has also presented widely at national meetings, including the Australasian Society of Breast Disease.
Dr Susan Bell
Dr Susan Bell is a General, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon with a special interest in oncoplastic breast surgery. Originally from the Netherlands, she completed medical school in 2003 before relocating to Australia in 2006, where she undertook General Surgical training in Queensland, completing her Fellowship in 2014. She then completed two years of post-fellowship training with BreastSurgANZ, gaining advanced experience in oncoplastic breast and endocrine surgery. Her fellowship training included positions at Mater Hospital Brisbane and the Royal Adelaide Hospital, a leading centre in advanced oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. Dr Bell currently holds a position at Ipswich Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. She is also involved with BreastScreen Queensland and teaches on the ASSET surgical skills course. She is committed to delivering patient-centred care with a strong focus on individualised treatment and optimal cosmetic outcomes.
Dr Sally Meade
Dr Sally Meade is a General Surgeon with post-fellowship training in Breast and Endocrine Surgery and over 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002 and undertook further subspecialty training in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in 2004. Dr Meade spent nearly two decades practising in Townsville, providing specialist surgical care to North Queensland before returning to Brisbane in 2022. She now works in both private and public settings, including Greenslopes Private Hospital and Mater Hospital Brisbane. She remains actively involved in endocrine surgery at Townsville University Hospital and participates in emergency general surgery services. Dr Meade is a dedicated educator, holding teaching roles with the University of Queensland and previously with James Cook University. She is also an examiner for the RACS General Surgery Fellowship examinations. Known for her thoughtful and patient-focused approach, Dr Meade is committed to delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care tailored to each individual.
Sponsor
This event has been kindly sponsored by Queensland X-Ray, whose expertise in diagnostic imaging plays a vital role in the early detection and management of breast cancer, and whose ongoing support of medical education and professional development is greatly appreciated.
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Membership applications are welcome. To join QMWS, please see our membership information and registration page.