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Kate Leslie

b. 1962

Anaesthetist and researcher

Anesthesiologist
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Born 1962. Kate Leslie is an Australian anesthesiologist.

Katherine Leslie is an Australian anaesthetist, medical practitioner, and medical researcher. She is head of research in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH). Leslie was the first anaesthetist to be honoured with a Doctor of Medical Science (Honoris Causa) by the University of Melbourne in 2017.

Early life and education Kate Leslie was born in 1962 in Melbourne, Australia as the youngest of three daughters. Growing up in Hawthorn, she attended Auburn Primary School and Camberwell High School before studying medicine at the University of Melbourne. Leslie undertook anaesthesia training in both Melbourne and San Francisco. Following her formal training, she was awarded Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists in 1993.

Leslie served a two-year term as ANZCA President from 2012 to 2014 and during this time she was also a member of the Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges, and its chair from 2011 to 2013. ANZCA Robert Orton Medal (2014) Fellow, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (2015) Chairman's Award, Melbourne Health (2015) Doctor of Medical Science (Honoris Causa), University of Melbourne (2017)

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Important facts

Born
1962
Birth century
Occupation
Anesthesiologist
Nationality
Education
University of Melbourne
Employers
Monash University, University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Awards
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences; Officer of the Order of Australia; Robert Orton Medal
Also known as
Katherine Leslie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kate Leslie?

anaesthetist and researcher

When was Kate Leslie born?

Kate Leslie was born in 1962.

What is Kate Leslie's occupation?

Kate Leslie is an anesthesiologist.

What nationality is Kate Leslie?

Kate Leslie is Australian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Kate Leslie

Β· Wikidata: Q48578636

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