A key initiative of K.O.C.A., the Whyte Pegg Society is proudly named after two eminent Old Collegians, Emeritus Professor Malcolm Whyte AO and Emeritus Professor Stuart Pegg AM. 

E/Professor Malcolm Whyte AO (King’s 1938-1941) was Director of Medical Research at the Kanematsu Institute at Sydney Hospital from 1960-1966, and in 1966 was appointed Foundation Professor of Clinical Science at ANU. His book ‘The Fats of Life‘ (1961) was a ground-breaking guide to preventing heart disease. In 1977, he began dedicating his time to community-based health services primarily concerned with alcohol and drug prevention, as well as to the Red Cross and Lifeline. He has been involved with many local, national, and international bodies and has published extensively. He was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship in 1947, an Honorary MD by UQ in 1986, and an AO in 1991 for ‘service to clinical science and the community’. At 102 years of age, Malcolm is currently our oldest living Collegian.

E/Professor Stuart Pegg AM (King’s 1951-1956) is a pioneer in the treatment of burns injuries and has been recognized nationally and internationally for his outstanding achievements. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in June 1996 for Services to medicine, particularly as Director of the Burns Units of the Royal Brisbane and Royal Children’s hospitals since 1977, and as Vice President of the International Society of Burn injuries since 1990. Today, the burns units at both hospitals bear his name. Most recently, in 2018, Stuart was awarded the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award.

The event objective is to provide a forum for Old Collegians and current King’s College Health/Medical students, as well as representatives from the health and medical sector to meet and network for their mutual benefit.

The evening will feature discussion with an industry panel who will share knowledge and insights on how to enter the medical profession and build a successful career.

Your panel is:

Ms Hayley Kajewski, Director of Physiotherapy at STAR Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service

Dr John Maunder, Medical Doctor QLD Health (King’s 2009-11)

Dr Michael Tunbridge, Consultant Psychiatrist Childrens Health QLD Hospital (King's 2004)

Ms Ceran Nilsen, Athlete Wellbeing & Education Professional Brisbane Broncos

All residents, associates, alumni and Old Collegians are welcome.