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Join our Ambassador program
Members are at the heart of everything we do!Remaining true to our doctors-for-doctors ethos, the MDA National Brand Ambassador program helps us to remain connected to our membership and the challenges they may face. Our Brand Ambassadors are vital in representing our organisation in the market, increasing awareness of the MDA National brand and assisting to drive growth in membership (a benefit to all members).
MDA National Brand Ambassadors embody the MDA National Brand Identity representing us in a positive light. They are REAL Members from a range of specialties and career stages.
As a Brand Ambassador you can expect to represent MDA National in an official capacity in one (or more) of the following roles:
- key events and activities
- networking opportunities
- education sessions
- focus groups
- marketing collateral
- various tailored projects
Why have Brand Ambassadors?
Because our Members remain at the heart of everything we do! Our Brand Ambassadors keep us connected to our Membership, ensuring we remain relevant in the market.
They embody the MDA National Brand Identity, representing us amongst their peers,helping to gather insights and increasing awareness of the MDA National brand.
The Brand Ambassador role enables our Members to represent MDA National in an official capacity at key events and activities, networking opportunities, education sessions, focus groups, marketing collateral and other projects as necessary.
The Selection Process
Our Brand Ambassadors are selected carefully and in consideration of a set of criteria including (but not limited to):
- Specialty
- Career stage
- Professional reputation
- Influence
- Recommendation from a peer
- Experience with MDA National’s service
- Location
Interested in joining the MDA National Brand Ambassador program or want to find out more? Contact us at brandcomms@mdanational.com.au.
Our current Brand Ambassadors
WA
| Dr Michael Gannon | Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, President MDA National |
| Dr Natalie Sumich | General Practitioner |
| Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito | Clinical Director, Specialist of Breast Imaging and Intervention |
| Dr Dror Maor | Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Dr Sarah Newman | General Practitioner |
| Dr Mark Newman | Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
| Dr Fiona Bettenay | Radiologist |
| Dr Jay Baumwol | Cardiologist |
| A/Prof Max Baumwol | Associate Professor/ Retired Surgeon |
| Dr Alecia Martin | Resident Medical Officer |
| Dr Claudine Cerda-Pavia | General Practitioner Registrar |
| Dr Shev Dias | Intern |
| Dr Andrew Chang | Intern |
| Dr Robert 'Rob' Paul | Ophthalmologist |
| Dr David Borshoff | Anaesthetist |
| Dr Homan Zandi | Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Dr David Kingsbury | Anaesthetist |
| A/Prof Emmeline Lee | Radiologist |
QLD
| Mr Akitha Pinnapolage | Medical Student |
| Dr Amresh Gul | General Practitioner |
| Dr Hashim Abdeen | Rheumatologist |
| Dr Brad Gilpin | Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Dr David Gilpin | Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Dr Anna Lowe | General Surgeon |
| Dr Fiona Raciti | General Practitioner |
| Dr Maria Boulton | General Practitioner |
| Dr Kristine Estensen | Intensive Care Specialist |
VIC
| Dr David Chong | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon |
| Dr Laurie Sullivan | Ophthalmologist |
NSW
| Dr Saadiah Goolam | Ophthalmologist |
| Dr Helena Gawliska | General Practitioner |
| A/Prof Michael Hollands | General Surgeon |
| Dr Odette Brown | Intern |
| Dr Morgan See | Intern |
| Professor Rupert Leong | Gastroenterologist |
| Dr Mark Bonnichsen | Gastroenterologist |
| Dr Russell Thompson | Dermatology Registrar |
| Dr Ameer Ibrahim | Sports & Exercise Physician |
SA
| Dr Andrew Perry | Emergency Medicine and Retrieval Consultant |
| Dr Chloe Furst | Geriatrician |
| Dr Cristina Valero | General Practitioner |
| Dr Rekha Ravutha Gouden | Resident Medical Officer |
ACT
| Dr Pranesh de Silva | Resident Medical Officer |