President's Chat

The President’s Chat is a video interview series showcasing individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life, discussing their experiences, wisdom, and more.

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QMWS 2024 President’s Chat with Udani Liyanage

Natasha Abeysekera July 28, 2024

Welcome to this month's ‘President’s Chat’ for the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! This month's guest is Udani Liyanage, a final-year medical student at Bond University with a strong passion…

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QMWS 2024 President’s Chat with Dr Helena Franco

Dr Ira van der Steenstraten (QMWS President) June 26, 2024

Welcome to this month's ‘President’s Chat’ for the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! This month's guest is Dr Helena Franco, an Orthopaedic Surgery PHO in Queensland. Helena has recently completed…

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QMWS 2024 President’s Chat with Professor Catherine Jones

Dr Ira van der Steenstraten (QMWS President) May 19, 2024

Welcome to this month's ‘President’s Chat’ for the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! Today’s guest is Professor Catherine Jones, a world-renowned radiologist from Brisbane.

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QMWS 2023 President’s Chat with Jack Graham

Dr Ira van der Steenstraten (QMWS President) November 1, 2023

Welcome to the fifth ‘President’s Chat’ of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! Today’s guest is Jack Graham, final year medical student and recipient of the Catherine Thorp-Cramb Prize in…

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QMWS 2023 President’s Chat with Karen Hartley

Dr Ira van der Steenstraten (QMWS President) October 1, 2023

Welcome to the fifth ‘President’s Chat’ of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! Today’s guest is Karen Hartley, director of Hartwood Hub.

QMWS 2023 President’s Chat with Shona Campbell

Dr Ira van der Steenstraten (QMWS President) August 1, 2023

Welcome to the fourth ‘President’s Chat’ of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! Today’s guest is Shona Campbell, founder of Women Living Sober.

QMWS 2023 President’s Chat with Dr Shabnam Gujadhur

Natasha Abeysekera June 30, 2023

Welcome to the third ‘President’s Chat’ of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! Today’s guest is Dr Shabnam Gujadhur, an inspiration to all.

QMWS 2023 President’s Chat with Amy Chien Yu Wang

Natasha Abeysekera May 30, 2023

Welcome to the second ‘President’s Chat’ of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! Today’s guest is Amy Chien Yu Wang

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QMWS 2023 President’s Chat with Dr Jasmina Kevric

Dr Ira van der Steenstraten (QMWS President) February 28, 2023

Welcome to the first ‘President’s Chat’ of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS), which is shared with you on International Women’s Day 2023. Today’s guest is Dr Jasmina Kevric, a…

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