Person
Gormly, Peter James (1937 - 2012)
FRCS
- Born
- 1937
New Zealand - Died
- 2012
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - Occupation
- Medical practitioner
Summary
Peter Gormly was medical officer with the Australian Antarctic Division for 30 years. He over-wintered in 1973 and 1977, during which periods his research focus was on vitamin C. Between 1978 and 1996 he was Medical Officer on 20 Antarctic voyages. Gormly conducted much of the pre-departure training for both doctors and lay-staff, while his review of medical assessments allowed him to create a database on pre-existing conditions and their effects on health during expeditions. He wrote the ANARE first aid manual, the seventh edition of which was issued in 2008.
Details
Chronology
- 1962
- Education - MB BS, University of Otago, New Zealand
- 1962 - 1965
- Career position - In practice in Christchurch, New Zealand
- 1965 - 1972
- Career position - In practice in London, Inverness and the Outer Hebrides
- 1970
- Education - Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons
- 1975
- Career position - Orthopaedic Registrar, Canberra Hospital
- 1976
- Career position - Orthopaedic Registrar, Royal Adelaide Hospital
- 1978 - 2007
- Career position - Medical Officer, Antarctic Division
- 1991
- Award - Australian Antarctic Medal, Australian Antarctic Division
- 2007
- Life event - Retired
Related entries
Published resources
Journal Articles
Helen Cohn
Created: 13 March 2018, Last modified: 3 July 2018