John Wilson graduated in Science with BSc(Hons) from The University of Melbourne in 1975 with a major interest in physics and information technology. He then qualified in Medicine in 1980 (MBBS).
His physician training was at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, with a special interest in intensive care and respiratory medicine. He studied the role of inflammation in asthma and completed his PhD before moving to the UK to join a major asthma research group in 1988.
After returning to Australia in 1990, he spent 2 years at Royal Melbourne Hospital, then he was appointed as Respiratory Physician and Head of the Cystic Fibrosis Service at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. In this role he has received DHS Centre of Excellence, NHMRC and ARC funding, as well as service achievement awards. He is responsible for the treatment of patients with lung disorders, including cystic fibrosis, asthma and pneumonia.
His research interests include the use of new pharmacological treatments (including gene-moduating agents), video-conferencing in delivering care programs in CF lung disease, the application of electronic health records to improve clinical care.
John is Chair, Senior Medical Staff Association at AlfredHealth. He is also Chair, Committee of Chairs of Senior Medical Staff Associations in Victoria. He has been elected to the position of President-elect, RACP, is Chair of the College’s Education Committee and is a consultant to government and industry bodies in Australia and overseas.
Dr Louise Segan is a final year Cardiology advanced trainee in Victoria. She will commence a PhD in cardiac electrophysiology in 2021.
Louise is passionate about promoting gender diversity in medicine, with a particular focus on cardiology and its subspecialties. This stemmed from her own experiences as one of only two female cardiology trainees in her year of training.
She joined a group of like-minded female cardiologists to form Women in Cardiology in Victoria in 2018. She continues to explore barriers to achieving gender equity in medicine through this group and in her capacity as the Chair of the Victorian and Tasmanian Trainees Committee in the RACP. She is also advocating for flexible training pathways for physicians.
