2012 Medical Doctors Limited Stamp and Medallion Cover

Limited to 7500 only

This stamp and medallion cover honours three remarkable clinicians who have contributed to making our health system one of the best in the world.

Professor Fred HollowsAC (1929-1993) was an ophthalmologist who championed the right of all people to high-quality eye care. Hollows helped set up the Aboriginal Medical Service in Sydney and arranged for teams to travel throughout the country to treat trachoma. He was also responsible for training doctors to treat diseases of the eye in Africa. He was Australian of the Year in 1990.

Dr Victor Chang AC, (1936-1991) was a cardiac surgeon responsible for establishing Australia's National Heart Transplant Program. Chang pioneered the development of an artificial heart valve and in 1986 was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for his "service to international relations between Australia and China and to medical science".

Professor Chris O'Brien AO (1952-2009) was a head and neck surgeon who pioneered integrated, comprehensive cancer care. His work resulted in the establishment of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA, a cancer treatment and research facility in Sydney.