Dr Mukesh Haikerwal

President

Australian Medical Association

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal was elected as President of the Australian Medical Association in May 2005.

Having advocated for his colleagues form his medical school days, representative roles in the Medical Associations was a natural progression.

Mukesh also held the position of Vice President of Australian Medical Association from 2003 - 2005 and President of the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) from 2001 to 2003. 

In his AMA roles Mukesh has represented the medical profession to the public, across all levels of government and all to often in the electronic and written media.

Mukesh maintains that the twin roles of the AMA are to:

1)            unashamedly represent the medical profession and advocate for its independence and vital role in health care; and

2)            keep the public aware of the significant public health challenges we face as a nation as well as to appraise the public of the needs of the Australian Health care system and the effects of proposed policy pronouncements.

Mukesh is a General Practitioner in a small group practice in Melbourne's West, Hobson's Bay, where he has consulted in all aspects of general practice for over 15 years.

Educated in the United Kingdom, Mukesh trained as a specialist General Practitioner.  He attained additional qualifications in Emergency care, Obstetrics and Gynæcology and family planning.

Mukesh is married with three boys. His personal interests include travel, film, cricket, cycling and cookery.