Professor Michael Kidd AM is an academic general practitioner with a distinguished national and international reputation in health and medical science as a researcher, educator and medical leader. He is a highly regarded international leader in general practice and primary care, has a strong record of advocacy and public service, and has made many contributions to health policy and practice through academic positions, government appointments and professional and community service. His contributions to medical and health science include research in general practice, ehealth, health policy, education, safety and quality, and the primary care management of HIV and sexually transmissible infections.