Show Notes
The following is part of our series 'Conversations with Chris Cokis'. In this episode, ANZCA President, Dr Chris Cokis interviews Dr Vanessa Beavis.
Vanessa is the immediate past president of ANZCA and has held positions including chair of the Training Accreditation Committee, chair of the Perioperative Medicine Steering Committee, ANZCA Council representative on the FPM Board, founding chair of the Anaesthetists and Leadership Special Interest Group, and was an examiner for the final exams.
Vanessa talks to Chris about her journey from South Africa to Auckland, her time as president during the pandemic and her significant role in the new ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine.
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