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Date
23 November 2020
In this interview Brian Draper speaks with Edmond Chiu.
Professor Emeritus Edmond Chiu
Professor Emeritus Edmond Chiu AM, MBBS, DPM, FRANZCP founded the Section (later Faculty) of Psychiatry of Old Age within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He held international leadership positions in Old Age Psychiatry as the President of the International Psychogeriatric Association and the Chair of the Section of Old Age Psychiatry of the World Psychiatric Association. In 1969 he was appointed to Australia's first senior academic post in Old Age Psychiatry , retiring in 2004 from the University of Melbourne. He was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (A.M.) in 1988 for his contribution to Huntington's disease. The RANZCP honoured him with the Medal of Honour in year 2000 for his meritorious service to the College.
Professor Emeritus Edmond Chiu AM, MBBS, DPM, FRANZCP founded the Section (later Faculty) of Psychiatry of Old Age within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He held international leadership positions in Old Age Psychiatry as the President of the International Psychogeriatric Association and the Chair of the Section of Old Age Psychiatry of the World Psychiatric Association. In 1969 he was appointed to Australia's first senior academic post in Old Age Psychiatry , retiring in 2004 from the University of Melbourne. He was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (A.M.) in 1988 for his contribution to Huntington's disease. The RANZCP honoured him with the Medal of Honour in year 2000 for his meritorious service to the College.
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