Experience

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  AMA Queensland

  • Australia
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Member, Nominations Committee

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    The Nominations Committee assists the Board in meeting its responsibilities by ensuring the Board retains an appropriate balance of skills to support the strategic objectives of AMA Queensland

  • Member, Finance, Risk and Audit Committee

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    The Finance, Risk and Audit Committee assists the Board with the Company’s financial reporting; internal control structure; audit requirements; and financial, risk & investment management.

  • Chair of Board

    • May 2020 - Present

    The Australian Medical Association Queensland is the state's peak medical representative body and represents more than 9,630 Queensland doctors and medical students. Dr Chew is Chair of Board and Council.

  • Member, Governance Committee

    • Feb 2017 - Present

    The AMAQ Governance Committee is tasked with ensuring that the policies and charters of the board align with contemporary governance practices for not-for-profit Associations. Dr Chew was originally appointed as an expert member, but now sits on this committee as Chair of Board.

  • Member, Council of General Practice AMA Queensland

    • Oct 2010 - Present

    The Australian Medical Association Queensland’s Council of General Practice formulates policy and drives change in the area of General Practice, working with the Federal AMA Council of General Practice to advocate for GP members nationally. Dr Chew remains a member of the AMAQ Council of General Practice, as well as being Chair of Board and Council.

  • Director

    • Feb 2020 - Present

    The Australian Medical Association Queensland is the state's peak medical representative body and represents more than 9,630 Queensland doctors and medical students. Dr Chew was a director before being elected Chair of Board in May 2020.

  • Chair of Council

    • Mar 2020 - May 2022

    AMA Queensland Council provide oversight to AMAQ's policies, ensuring they represent the views of members.

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  Australian Department of Health

  • Australia
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Medical Services Advisory Committee member

    • Apr 2021 - Present

    The Medical Services Advisory Committee provides advice to Government on new medical services proposed for public funding based on an assessment of comparative safety, clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness and total cost using the best available evidence.

  • Professional Services Review Panel Member

    • Mar 2018 - Present

    The Professional Services Review Agency is a statutory body established to protect the integrity of the Medicare Program and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It protects patients, the community and the Commonwealth from the risks associated with inappropriate practice.

  • Diagnostic Imaging Advisory Committee Member

    • Oct 2015 - Jun 2023

    The DIAC comprises representatives of key diagnostic imaging stakeholder groups to provide advice and assistance to the Department of Health on policy issues relating to diagnostic imaging. Dr Chew represents the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) on this committee

  • MBS Review Taskforce member

    • Feb 2018 - Feb 2021

    The Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce was established by the federal Minister for Health to conduct a comprehensive review of the MBS, to reflect how services can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and improve health outcomes for patients.

  • MBS Review Taskforce: Rules and Regulations Committee Member

    • Oct 2015 - Dec 2020

    The Principles and Rules Committee of the MBS Review Taskforce is charged with reviewing the rules and regulations that underpin the operation of the MBS.

  • Primary Health Care Advisory Group Member

    • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

    The PHCAG was established by the Minister for Health to develop advice to the government on short, medium and long term opportunities to reform the primary health care system. Dr Chew was invited to sit on this committee by virtue of her expertise and experience in the role of general practice in delivering high quality health outcomes.

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  Ningi Doctor

  • Ningi, Queensland, Australia

  • General Practitioner

    • May 2016 - Present
    • Ningi, Queensland, Australia

    Dr Chew works as a general practitioner in an extended hours private group practice at Ningi, Queensland. The practice offers all aspects of primary care.

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  Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal

  • Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal – Assessor

    • Apr 2015 - Present

    QCAT is an independent tribunal that conducts disciplinary proceedings against health practitioners after the complaint has been investigated and referred by a board. Dr Chew has been appointed to the QCAT Medical Practitioners panel of assessors.

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  Medical Board Australia

  • Medical Board Australia Performance and Professional Standards Panel Member

    • Aug 2013 - Present

    MBA Performance and Professional Standards Panel - Member Aug 2013 - CurrentThe Medical Board of Australia (MBA), through the Queensland Notifications Committee, establishes a performance and professional standards panel to hold a hearing into the performance and professional conduct of a medical practitioner arising from a notification. Dr Chew has been appointed as a panel member.

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  Avant Mutual Group Limited

  • Avant Queensland Medical Experts Committee Member

    • Jun 2013 - Present

    Avant is a leading Medical Defence Organisation providing insurance products and services to health practitioners and students. The Medical Experts Committee (MEC) provides advice on accepted medical practice and medical issues relating to current claims against members. The MEC includes a core committee that is supported by a panel of experts. Dr Chew has been appointed to the panel as an expert in general practice.

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  General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration

  • General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration Member

    • Jun 2011 - Present

    The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) is a multidisciplinary body operating under the auspices of the RACGP, and is responsible for establishing standards of education and training for the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative. Dr Chew represents the RACGP on this collaboration.

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  GPTQ

  • Australia
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Board Chair at General Practice Training Queensland

    • May 2020 - Jan 2024

    General Practice Training Queensland delivers the Australian Government funded Australian General Practice Training vocational training program within the South Eastern Queensland region, training doctors to achieve recognition as specialist general practitioners

  • Member, Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee

    • Jul 2017 - May 2020

    The Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee assists the General Practice Training Queensland board to fulfil its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities in relation to the company’s financial reporting, internal control systems, risk management systems and the internal and external audit functions.

  • Board Member at General Practice Training Queensland

    • Jun 2017 - May 2020

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  Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

  • Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Advisory Committee Member

    • Jul 2019 - Jun 2023

    The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) ensures safety and quality standards for diagnostic imaging practice through practice accreditation. The DIAS Advisory Committee provides advice to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care on matters relating to accreditation standards. Dr Chew has been appointed as an expert member.

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  Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

  • Australia
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • RACGP Queensland Faculty Provost

    • Feb 2016 - Oct 2022

    The Provost is a senior statesperson for the Faculty, advising and supporting the Faculty and the Faculty Board Chair, and represents the President within and external to the Faculty in the President’s absence.

  • RACGP Queensland Faculty Council Member

    • Feb 2007 - Oct 2022

    The Faculty Council is a state-based advisory body, elected by the Queensland membership of the RACGP. The Faculty Council provides advice to the National Board reflecting the diversity of representation within the Council from all facets of general practice. Dr Chew was the Chair of the Queensland Faculty for four years, and continues to serve as a member of the Faculty Council.

  • Chair of Council

    • Oct 2013 - Sep 2015

    The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation representing over 30,000 members working in or towards a career in general practice. The Council is the governing board of the RACGP. As Chair of Council, Dr Chew worked closely with the President, CEO and senior officers in the development and execution of corporate policy and strategy. During her tenure as Chair, Dr Chew was instrumental in the development of the strategic plan for the College, and implementation of a range of initiatives to establish a robust corporate governance framework.

  • Director / Councillor

    • Oct 2010 - Sep 2015

    RACGP Councillors’ primary responsibility is to govern the RACGP on behalf of its members as a company director under the Corporations Act 2001. Having served as a Councillor for five years, Dr Chew is experienced in executing director responsibilities in respect of management oversight, and setting and working toward the strategic and policy direction of the RACGP.

  • Chair, Queensland Faculty

    • Oct 2010 - Sep 2015

    The RACGP is a complex organization with state and national faculties. Each faculty has its own infrastructure, with a faculty board consisting of elected members. As Chair of the Queensland Faculty, Dr Chew worked closely with the State Manager and the board in providing representation and advocacy for over 6000 Queensland members. Dr Chew had direct interaction with external stakeholders through the Queensland GP Alliance Group, the AMAQ Council of General Practice, the Queensland Committee of Medical Specialist Chairs and the Queensland Clinical senate. The role as Chair also involved extensive interaction with state health ministers and various state government departments.

  • Vice President

    • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

    As Vice President of the RACGP, Dr Chew worked closely with the President, CEO and the Executive in managing the many and varied challenges affecting the RACGP and the profession. In this role, Dr Chew provided strategic advice to the President and Executive, and regularly acted in the role of President during the President’s leave of absence

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  Sonic Clinical Services

  • Clinical Lead Integrated Care

    • Mar 2016 - Jun 2019

    Sonic Clinical Services (SCS) is the primary care division of Sonic Healthcare providing national healthcare solutions through a range of businesses. SCS is developing a comprehensive set of integrated care programs to provide targeted health care delivered through the patient’s medical home to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

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  Australian Digital Health Agency

  • Australian Digital Health Agency - Board Member

    • Apr 2016 - Apr 2019

    The Australian Digital Health Agency is the national body responsible for the strategic management and governance responsibilities for the national digital health strategy and the design, delivery and operations of the national digital healthcare system.

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  Taringa 7 Day Medical Practice

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • General Practitioner

    • Aug 2006 - Mar 2016
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner in an extended hours, 15 doctor practice managed by Independent Practitioners Network. The practice offers all aspects of primary care.

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  University of Queensland

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Clinical Tutor

    • Mar 2007 - Oct 2012
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Dr Chew taught University of Queensland medical students in history taking and clinical physical examinations and facilitated the problem-based learning, case based education sessions. She has ongoing role as clinical examiner for medical student clinical examinations.

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  Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Queensland State Censor

    • Feb 2007 - Aug 2010
    • Brisbane, Australia

    The RACGP is responsible for developing and maintaining the standards of training and assessment for general practice in Australia. As Queensland Censor, Dr Chew was involved in delivering all assessment related activities in the Queensland Faculty, including assessing completion of training of GP registrars, recognition of prior learning for vocational training applications and Australian and overseas GP time experience assessment. Dr Chew assisted in the RACGP examination related activities, and liaised with examination candidates regarding feedback in relation to the results of RACGP Examination and Practice Based Assessment. Through the Board of Assessment and Board of Censors, Dr Chew provided advice on assessment policy, pathways, and vocational training standards to RACGP Council.

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  Australian National University

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Clinical Tutor

    • Jan 2004 - Sep 2006
    • Canberra, Australia

    Dr Chew taught ANU medical students in problem based learning and clinical skills including history taking and physical examination.

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  Dr Allan & Associates AND Chifley Family Practice

  • Canberra, ACT

  • General Practitioner

    • Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
    • Canberra, ACT

    Feb 2004 – Dec 2005Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner at a 4 doctor practice offering all aspects of general practice at Chifley Family Practice, Canberra, ACT.Jan 2000 – Jan 2004Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner in a 3 doctor practice offering all aspects of general practice at Dr Allan & Associates, Canberra, ACT.

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  Glengarry Medical Group

  • Duncraig, Perth

  • General Practitioner

    • Feb 1995 - Sep 1999
    • Duncraig, Perth

    Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner in a 4 doctor practice offering all aspects of general practice in Duncraig, Perth, WA. Dr Chew held clinical privileges in nearby Glengarry Private Hospital where she assisted local surgeons operating on her patients.

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  Malak Square Medical Centre AND Stuart Park Medical Centre

  • Darwin, Northern Territory

  • General Practitioner

    • Jul 1990 - Dec 1994
    • Darwin, Northern Territory

    Feb 1992 – Dec 1994Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner in a 2 doctor practice offering all aspects of general practice at Malak Square Medical Centre, Darwin, NT.Jul 1990 – Feb 1991Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner in a 3 doctor practice offering all aspects of general practice at Stuart Park Medical Centre, Darwin, NT.

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  Family Planning Northern Territory

  • Darwin, Northern Territory

  • Clinic Medical Officer

    • Apr 1989 - Dec 1993
    • Darwin, Northern Territory

    Dr Chew worked one session a week in a family planning clinic offering all aspects of women’s health including contraception, menopause, menstrual irregularities, IUCD insertion and sexually transmitted infections in Rapid Creek, Darwin, NT.

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  Royal Darwin Hospital

  • Darwin, Northern Territory

  • Senior Resident Medical Officer

    • Mar 1989 - Jun 1990
    • Darwin, Northern Territory

    Dr Chew worked as a SRMO at the Royal Darwin Hospital in the Northern Territory, including terms in the Alcohol and Drug Unit, Medical Administration, and Accident and Emergency Department.

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  Shauna Downs Medical Centre AND Runcorn Medical Centre

  • Brisbane, Queensland

  • General Practitioner

    • Jan 1987 - Oct 1988
    • Brisbane, Queensland

    Jan 1987 – Oct 1988Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner in a group practice offering all aspects of general practice, at Shauna Downs Medical Centre, Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane, Qld.Jan 1987 – Oct 1988Dr Chew worked as a general practitioner after hours in a solo doctor practice offering all aspects of general practice at Runcorn Medical Centre, Brisbane, Qld

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  Redcliffe Hospital

  • Redcliffe, Queensland

  • Intern and Resident Medical Officer

    • Jan 1985 - Apr 1986
    • Redcliffe, Queensland

    Dr Chew worked as an Intern and JRMO at Redcliffe Hospital in Queensland, including terms in Accident and Emergency, General Surgery, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and General Paediatrics.