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Dr Astha Tomar
President (2025 – 2027)
Dr Astha Tomar is the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She is the Director Clinical Services at Orygen Specialist Program, RMH, Melbourne.
With qualifications including FRANZCP, MBBS, AFRACMA, GAICD, Dr Tomar's professional journey spans various countries including India, New Zealand and Australia in leadership roles, clinical appointments with significant contributions to mental health governance and system development. She has a strong commitment to mental health advocacy and stays a passionate supporter of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Before assuming the role of President-Elect in 2023, Dr Tomar was the Chair of the Victorian Branch Committee and leveraged this opportunity to reposition the College as a critical stakeholder at the State level. Dr Tomar has been deeply engaged with the College as a member of the Membership Engagement Committee, Gender Equity Working Group, Victorian Branch Racism Awareness Working Group and Members’ Advisory Council (MAC). Whilst President-Elect, Dr Tomar chaired the MAC, Psychiatry Interest Forum (PIF) Advisory Group, and the Awards and Recognition Committee.
Dr Tomar assumed the role of President of the RANZCP in May 2025 for a two-year term.
Dr Astha Tomar can be contacted via president@ranzcp.org
Dr Astha Tomar is the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She is the Director Clinical Services at Orygen Specialist Program, RMH, Melbourne.
With qualifications including FRANZCP, MBBS, AFRACMA, GAICD, Dr Tomar's professional journey spans various countries including India, New Zealand and Australia in leadership roles, clinical appointments with significant contributions to mental health governance and system development. She has a strong commitment to mental health advocacy and stays a passionate supporter of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Before assuming the role of President-Elect in 2023, Dr Tomar was the Chair of the Victorian Branch Committee and leveraged this opportunity to reposition the College as a critical stakeholder at the State level. Dr Tomar has been deeply engaged with the College as a member of the Membership Engagement Committee, Gender Equity Working Group, Victorian Branch Racism Awareness Working Group and Members’ Advisory Council (MAC). Whilst President-Elect, Dr Tomar chaired the MAC, Psychiatry Interest Forum (PIF) Advisory Group, and the Awards and Recognition Committee.
Dr Tomar assumed the role of President of the RANZCP in May 2025 for a two-year term.
Dr Astha Tomar can be contacted via president@ranzcp.org
