Mukesh Haikerwal
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Dr. Mukesh Chandra Haikerwal AO
(born 28 December 1960) is a Melbourne, Australia GP
and former federal president of the Australian Medical Association
(AMA).
, London
, and at Leicester University.
Mukesh Haikerwal was employed for some time as a doctor at Leicester General Hospital
, working 72-hour weeks, then more on weekends.
He lobbied for better conditions: "If you want someone to work hard, pay them properly and give them good conditions. If you've got doctors that
are working and happy, they'll do a better job. And the patients will benefit at the end of the day, too."
Mukesh Haikerwal travelled to Australia in 1982 to visit his family and the country. Eight years later, he emigrated permanently and set up practice in Melbourne's western suburbs, where he still works.
Mukesh Haikerwal is married to Dr Karyn Alexander. They have three sons: Ajaya, Suresh and Jeevan.
He is also the oldest of his 3 brothers.
On 27 September 2008, Mukesh Haikerwal nearly died after being bashed and robbed by 5 males near Dennis Reserve in Williamstown, Victoria
.Mukesh Haikerwal sustained serious head injuries in the attack and was in a coma for 24 hours and remained in hospital for 2 months. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doc-not-satisfied-with-jail-term-given-to-attackers/105474-2-7.html He underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot and has suffered minor brain injury. http://www.theage.com.au/national/long-jail-terms-no-comfort-says-bashed-doctor-20091118-ile8.html?autostart=1
He had to re-learn how to walk and talk. Mukesh Haikerwal has had an amazing recovery and is now back to full and normal health. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doc-not-satisfied-with-jail-term-given-to-attackers/105474-2-7.html
As the result of this near fatal assault Dr Haikerwal opened a dialogue regarding Youth health, the care and provision and services for adolescents and young adults with mental health issues, and exploring the provision of social and support services to this sector.
Dip. I.M.C.R.C.S. (Ed.) - (Immediate Medical Care) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
D.R.C.O.G. - (Diploma) - Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK
Cert. J.C.P.T.G.P. - (Certificate of Prescribed / Equivalent Experience) - Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice, UK
D.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G. - Joint Consultative Committee on Obstetrics, Australia
(AMA) in 1998, and in 2001 was elected Victorian president. He went on to become federal vice-president and federal president. He was one of the youngest federal AMA presidents and one of the few who stood unopposed. He was president from 2005 to 2007.
Mukesh Haikerwal's first two priorities as President of the AMA were maintaining the public-private mix and supporting the position that doctors help run hospitals. "Organisations are so de-medicalised, you get decisions made in an office so far away from the delivery end that are doomed for disaster."
Dr Haikerwal was responsible for National policy development, lobbying with the federal parliamentarians, co-ordinating activity across the AMA State entities and representing the association and its 28,500 members nationally and internationally.
Dr Mukesh Haikerwal briefed various state and federal government departments and Ministers on issues of interest to them. He also has a number of discussions with the opposition and minor parties.
2003: Fellowship of the AMA (FAMA)
2007: Honorary Fellowship Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
2009: President’s Award (AMA)
2009: Honorary Life Member RACGP
National E-Health Transition Authority - Appraising the health professions, consumers, policymakers and the IT industry with Governments of the benefits and opportunities to health care, delivery and efficiency of implementing e-Health.
Crawford School of Economics and Government - Governance and E-Health
Flinders University - School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
beyondblue - the national depression initiative
National Health & Medical Research Council
CSIRO Australian E-Health Research Centre
World Medical Association - Representing the Australian Medical Association
Federal Minister for Education Science & Training & Federal Minister for Health and Ageing
Victorian Minister for Health
Roles
Order of Australia
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(born 28 December 1960) is a Melbourne, Australia GP
General practitioner
A general practitioner is a medical practitioner who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. They have particular skills in treating people with multiple health issues and comorbidities...
and former federal president of the Australian Medical Association
Australian Medical Association
The Australian Medical Association is a professional association for Australian doctors and medical students.The AMA uses a representative structure involving state branches and committees to work with members to promote and protect the interests of doctors.The mechanisms that allow this include:*...
(AMA).
Background
Mukesh Haikerwal was born in Lucknow, India, to Indian-born parents, who were British citizens based in London and working in Nigeria at the time. At the age of six he was sent to a boarding school in England. His parents returned to England when he was ten years old. He was subsequently educated at Eltham CollegeEltham College
This article is about the school in London, England. For the school in Research, Australia see Eltham College of Education.Eltham College is an independent school situated in Mottingham in south-east London...
, London
London
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, and at Leicester University.
Mukesh Haikerwal was employed for some time as a doctor at Leicester General Hospital
Leicester General Hospital
Leicester General Hospital is a National Health Service hospital located in Evington, about 3 miles east of Leicester City Centre, and is a part of University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust. It has approximately 680 beds.-External links:*...
, working 72-hour weeks, then more on weekends.
He lobbied for better conditions: "If you want someone to work hard, pay them properly and give them good conditions. If you've got doctors that
are working and happy, they'll do a better job. And the patients will benefit at the end of the day, too."
Mukesh Haikerwal travelled to Australia in 1982 to visit his family and the country. Eight years later, he emigrated permanently and set up practice in Melbourne's western suburbs, where he still works.
Mukesh Haikerwal is married to Dr Karyn Alexander. They have three sons: Ajaya, Suresh and Jeevan.
He is also the oldest of his 3 brothers.
On 27 September 2008, Mukesh Haikerwal nearly died after being bashed and robbed by 5 males near Dennis Reserve in Williamstown, Victoria
Williamstown, Victoria
Williamstown is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay. At the 2006 Census, Williamstown had a population of 12,733....
.Mukesh Haikerwal sustained serious head injuries in the attack and was in a coma for 24 hours and remained in hospital for 2 months. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doc-not-satisfied-with-jail-term-given-to-attackers/105474-2-7.html He underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot and has suffered minor brain injury. http://www.theage.com.au/national/long-jail-terms-no-comfort-says-bashed-doctor-20091118-ile8.html?autostart=1
He had to re-learn how to walk and talk. Mukesh Haikerwal has had an amazing recovery and is now back to full and normal health. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doc-not-satisfied-with-jail-term-given-to-attackers/105474-2-7.html
As the result of this near fatal assault Dr Haikerwal opened a dialogue regarding Youth health, the care and provision and services for adolescents and young adults with mental health issues, and exploring the provision of social and support services to this sector.
Qualifications
M.B.; Ch.B. - (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) - University of Leicester, UKDip. I.M.C.R.C.S. (Ed.) - (Immediate Medical Care) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
D.R.C.O.G. - (Diploma) - Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK
Cert. J.C.P.T.G.P. - (Certificate of Prescribed / Equivalent Experience) - Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice, UK
D.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G. - Joint Consultative Committee on Obstetrics, Australia
Australian Medical Association (National)
Mukesh Haikerwal became a vice-president of the Victorian branch of the Australian Medical AssociationAustralian Medical Association
The Australian Medical Association is a professional association for Australian doctors and medical students.The AMA uses a representative structure involving state branches and committees to work with members to promote and protect the interests of doctors.The mechanisms that allow this include:*...
(AMA) in 1998, and in 2001 was elected Victorian president. He went on to become federal vice-president and federal president. He was one of the youngest federal AMA presidents and one of the few who stood unopposed. He was president from 2005 to 2007.
Mukesh Haikerwal's first two priorities as President of the AMA were maintaining the public-private mix and supporting the position that doctors help run hospitals. "Organisations are so de-medicalised, you get decisions made in an office so far away from the delivery end that are doomed for disaster."
Dr Haikerwal was responsible for National policy development, lobbying with the federal parliamentarians, co-ordinating activity across the AMA State entities and representing the association and its 28,500 members nationally and internationally.
Dr Mukesh Haikerwal briefed various state and federal government departments and Ministers on issues of interest to them. He also has a number of discussions with the opposition and minor parties.
Roles with the Australian Medical Association (National)
- 2005 - 2007: National President
- 2005 - 2007: Chair Taskforce on Indigenous Health
- 2003 - 2007: Regular columnist: Australian Medicine, Australian Doctor, Medical Observer.
- 2003 - 2005:National Vice President
- 2003 - 2005: Director, AMPCo - (Australian Medical Publishing)
- 2003 - 2005: Medical Indemnity task Force
- 2003 - 2005: Doctors in training committee
- 2002 - 2005: Therapeutics committee
- 2002 - 2005: Chair: Committee on the Care of Older People
- 2002 - 2003: Complementary Medicine Committee
- 2001 - 2007: Federal Council Member
- 2001 - 2002: Federal Council rep on AMA Council On General Practice
- 2001 - 2002-: Member Public Health Committee
- 2001 - 2002-: Member Audit committee
Honours
2001: Centenary Medal for Services to Medicine.2003: Fellowship of the AMA (FAMA)
2007: Honorary Fellowship Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
2009: President’s Award (AMA)
2009: Honorary Life Member RACGP
Current Roles
Principal in own General Practice - in a practice of 6 full-time doctors that consult in all aspects of General Practice.- General Practitioner
National E-Health Transition Authority - Appraising the health professions, consumers, policymakers and the IT industry with Governments of the benefits and opportunities to health care, delivery and efficiency of implementing e-Health.
- Consultant on Clinical Engagement.
- Advocate on the E-Health.
- International collaboration in E-Health.
- National Clinical Lead.
- Head of Clinical Leadership & Engagement Unit
- Senior adviser to the CEO.
Crawford School of Economics and Government - Governance and E-Health
- Speaker on Health
Flinders University - School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Professor Fellow
beyondblue - the national depression initiative
- Chair of Advisory Committee beyondblue National Doctors’ Mental Health Program
National Health & Medical Research Council
- Member Health Care Committee
CSIRO Australian E-Health Research Centre
- Committee Member - AEHRC Research and Investment Advisory Committee
World Medical Association - Representing the Australian Medical Association
- 2007 - 2010: Member of Council
- 2007 - 2009: Chair Finance and Planning Committee: Executive Councillor
- 2010: WHPA Joint session: UN NGO Assembly. Melbourne, Australia: Chair
External Appointments
The Prime Minister and The Minister for Health and Ageing- 2008 - 2009: Commissioner, Australian Health and Hospitals Reform Commission
Federal Minister for Education Science & Training & Federal Minister for Health and Ageing
- 2007: - Research Quality Framework Programme ceased 2007
- 2006: Review of Medical Indemnity Policy Review Panel
Victorian Minister for Health
- 2007: Ministerial Advisory Group on e-Health.
- 2007: Judge for first National Awards in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- 2002 - 2003: Reference Committee for HARP (Hospital Admission Re-direction Programme)
- 1999 - 2007: Councillor Cancer Council of Victoria
Australian Medical Association (Victoria)
Dr Haikerwal was involved in the daily affairs of the Association and in representing Members of the AMA at local, State and Federal governmental levels. Dr Haikerwal had regular and direct interaction with the State Minister for Health and senior departmental officers.Roles
- 2001 - 2003: President
- 1998 - 2001: Vice-President: Responsibility for General Practice.
- 1997 - 2001: General Practice affairs columnist: AMAV Journal (Vic Doc)
- 2000 - 2005: State Councillor representing Western Sub-division.
- 1995 - 2000: State Councillor, Representing Westgate Division of Family Medicine
- 1998 - 2001: Honorary Secretary, Section of General Practice
External links
- http://www.ama.com.au/web.nsf/doc/WEEN-6CC8HF
- http://www.companydirectors.com.au/About/Speakers/H/Dr+Mukesh+Haikerwal.htm