Leadership Crisis at Australasian College of Physicians Reaches Supreme Court
‘I’m not going to fix your problems’: Warring factions of medical college before Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court of New South Wales is addressing a leadership crisis at the Australasian College of Physicians, which has seen factions clash over control. The court aims to prevent chaos at an upcoming annual general meeting amid ongoing dysfunction and infighting.
- 01The Australasian College of Physicians oversees training for over 33,000 doctors in Australia and New Zealand.
- 02Two factions are in conflict, one backing President Jennifer Martin and the other supporting suspended president-elect Dr. Sharmila Chandran.
- 03The leadership dispute has led to significant dysfunction, including police involvement at a board meeting in April.
- 04The college has held five extraordinary general meetings in six months, costing members over $1 million.
- 05Justice Francois Kunc expressed concerns about the potential chaos at the upcoming annual general meeting.
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The Supreme Court of New South Wales is currently involved in a protracted leadership crisis at the Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), which is responsible for training and accrediting over 33,000 doctors across Australia and New Zealand. The conflict centers around two factions: one supporting President Jennifer Martin and the other backing suspended president-elect Dr. Sharmila Chandran. During a recent hearing, Justice Francois Kunc expressed doubts about the upcoming annual general meeting, scheduled for Friday, fearing it could lead to chaos due to ongoing infighting. This turmoil has persisted for nearly a year, with significant dysfunction noted, including police being called to a board meeting in April. The RACP has incurred costs exceeding $1 million from five extraordinary general meetings held in the past six months. Kunc indicated that he would not delve into the complex backstory of the dispute, emphasizing the need to avoid escalating the situation further.
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The ongoing leadership crisis may affect the college's ability to effectively train and accredit doctors, impacting healthcare quality.
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