MB BS 1980 Newcastle; MRCOG 1986; MObstetGynaec 1987 Lpool; FRANZCOG 1988

Specialist training conducted in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, namely Newcastle, Christchurch and Liverpool. Michael first came to New Zealand in 1980 and worked as a house surgeon in Dunedin before eventually going back to the United Kingdom to start his training in obstetrics and gynaecology at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Specialist training was undertaken both in the UK and back in New Zealand, starting as a registrar in Christchurch in 1983 and finally settling back in Christchurch in 1988 after completing specialist training, the final leg of which was to obtain a Masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through Liverpool University.

• Advanced laparoscopic techniques for endometriosis, robotic surgery and hysterectomy

Gynaecological Surgeon

Professional profile:

• Director Oxford Women’s Health
• Former and current Member of NZ National Committee of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, former Board Member International Gynaecological Endoscopy Society,
• Clinical Director, Gynaecology, Christchurch Women’s Hospital.
• Previous Clinical Director of Gynaecology at Canterbury District Hospital Board.
• Director of Insitu Systems, a medical instrument manufacturing company.

Current memberships of professional/other bodies:

• Royal College Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy
• Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society
• New Zealand Health and Disability Clinical Advisor

7 July 1981

Obstetrics & Gynaecology