Committee role: President
I trained in the UK and came to work in New Zealand as an SMO in Rheumatology and General Medicine in 2010. I stepped up as the Head of Rheumatology at Waikato DHB in 2019. I have a strong interest in Health Informatics and left GM in 2018 to work in this space for the DHB. I have two children and am heavily involved in athletics as a coach and a competing athlete.
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Committee role: Vice President
Sarah is a Consultant Rheumatologist based in Dunedin. She works in both public and private practice. Sarah is a co- clinical leader for the Southern DHB Rheumatology service and works as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer for the University of Otago. She joined the NZRA executive in 2021 and was co-convener for the 2021 NZRA ASM.
Committee role: Secretary
Will Taylor is a rheumatologist based in Wellington. He trained in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine in Lower Hutt, Middlemore Spinal Unit, and Leeds (UK). His PhD concerned classification criteria for psoriatic arthritis (CASPAR criteria). He is also Associate Professor at the University of Otago (Wellington) and visiting Rheumatologist to Gisborne Hospital.
Committee role: Treasurer
Rheumatologist and General Physician, working at Counties Manukau DHB
Committee role: Member
I’m originally from Singapore, but has called New Zealand my home now. I’m very much an introvert and enjoys reading.
Hugh grew up on Auckland’s North Shore. After completing a science degree at the University of Auckland he attended University of Otago Medical School (2008). He undertook specialist training in both Rheumatology and General Medicine in the Auckland region and completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2016. He is currently employed at Waitemata District Health Board as a Consultant Rheumatologist and General Physician. He also works part time in private practice.
Philippa is a Rheumatology Registrar from Australia who moved to New Zealand in 2021 with her young family to embrace the lifestyle and community of New Zealand. She has a strong interest in Indigenous health, having spent 10 years working in remote areas around the Northern Territory of Australia. Philippa enjoys advocating for trainees, teaching students and pursuing research in the area of Rheumatology.
Ellen is a rheumatology registrar. She is originally from Auckland but has lived and trained in the South Island for the past 13 years.
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