John Turtle

John Turtle

John Ross Turtle (born January 13, 1937) is an Australian medical academic and endocrinologist. He is an Emeritous Professor of Medicine and an Honorary President of the International Diabetes Federation.

Early life

Turtle was born in Sydney, Australia, and attended Newington College (1947-1953), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House. [Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 202 ] He graduated in medicine from the University of Sydney.

Medical career

* Head, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Endocrinology Department (1971-2002)
* Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney (1971-2002)
* Emeritus Professor (Since 2003)

Committees

* Vice-President, International Diabetes Federation (1991-1997)
* Member, Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (1972-1993)

Fellowships and Honours

* Fellow, Royal College of Physicians
* Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians
* Officer, Order of Australia (1992) [Crown Content, "Who's Who in Australia 2007", page 2055]
* Officer, Order of Fiji (1999)

Publcations

* A Normal Life with Diabetes - jointly (1972)
* The Diabetic Gourmet - jointly (1975)
* Life with Diabetes - jointly (1982)
* Diabetes in the New Millennium - jointly (1999)

References

External links

* [http://www.medfac.usyd.edu.au/people/academics/profiles/jturtle.php/ University of Sydney]
* [http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/ It's an Honour]


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