College president farewelled, pausing medical body dispute
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians held a subdued annual general meeting amid ongoing leadership disputes. President Jennifer Martin and president-elect Sharmila Chandran have been embroiled in a feud that escalated to police involvement earlier this year. Chandran's suspension by the charities regulator has delayed her assumption of leadership until September 20.
- ▪The college has experienced months of infighting, culminating in a subdued AGM.
- ▪Chandran was suspended for not complying with a directive that aimed to protect staff's psychological health.
- ▪The college has incurred significant costs due to multiple extraordinary general meetings in a short period.
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