Equality barrier in medical training still tough obstacle to overcome for many

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Equality barrier in medical training still tough obstacle to overcome for many

Eileen Goodwin

Eileen Goodwin

Honorary fellow: Peter Crampton has been an associate in practice of the college since 1990. He started his professional life as a GP at the Porirua Union and Community Health Service, and later specialised in public health medicine.  Professor Crampton’s contributions to general practice as the pro-vice-chancellor of the Division of Health Sciences, and dean of the Otago Medical School have been immense.  He has served on numerous government advisory panels related to public health & health services...
Time to reflect... departing Otago Medical School dean Professor Peter Crampton

Peter Crampton spearheaded a push for greater diversity at Dunedin’s medical school during his seven years in the role, writes Eileen Goodwin

 I glance over my shoulder and I see misogyny writ very large in medicine Students from backgrounds like his are now less likely to become doctor