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Margaret Kay
Senior Lecturer at University of Queensland
Dr. Margaret Kay is a distinguished medical professional and academic affiliated with the University of Queensland (UQ). Here's an overview of her background and accomplishments:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Dr. Kay holds several notable qualifications:
- MBBS (Honours) from the University of Queensland (1983)2
- PhD in Physician Health (completed in 2013)1
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)1
- Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DipRACOG)1
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)1
Professional Roles
Dr. Kay's professional roles include:
- Senior Lecturer at the General Practice Clinical Unit, Faculty of Medicine, UQ1
- Part-time general practitioner2
- Medical Director with the Rural Doctors Foundation1
- Immediate past Chair of Refugee Health Network of Australia (RHeaNA)1
- Member of RACGP Refugee Health Special Interest Group (RHSIG)1
- Clinical Lead in Multicultural Health with the Brisbane South Primary Health Network1
Research and Expertise
Dr. Kay's research interests and areas of expertise include:
She has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, many focusing on doctors' health.1 Her PhD research specifically examined how doctors access healthcare for themselves.1
Awards and Recognition
In 2022, Dr. Kay was awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for her significant contributions to medicine, medical education, and migrant health.1
Current Work
Dr. Kay continues to be actively involved in various aspects of healthcare:
- Collaborating with the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences at UQ on PFAS exposure control1
- Supporting the establishment of the 'GPs 4 rural docs' Program with the Rural Doctors Foundation14
- Advocating for refugee health, focusing on delivering high-quality care and reducing barriers related to cultural and linguistic differences1
Dr. Margaret Kay's diverse roles and extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and advocacy have established her as a respected figure in the fields of general practice, doctors' health, and refugee health in Australia.
