What’s unfolding at the RACP, the peak professional body for over 32,000 specialist physicians and trainees across Australia and New Zealand, isn’t a personality dispute between two doctors.

Police called to a recent meeting. Two competing boards. A profession watching in disbelief.

It’s what happens when governance structures are so weak that personal agendas and conflicts of interest can go unchecked. 

The college election results were announced this week. Those who have been successful with securing a place on the college board will be tasked with healing this organisation.