About Steve


Steve Robson is one of Australia’s foremost advocates for, and leaders in, health and health policy. He has been a practicing doctor for 35 years.


Steve is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Australian National University Medical School with special training and expertise in reproductive medicine, genetics, and pelvic surgery. He has authored hundreds of articles, papers, and textbooks – both in medicine and economics.


Steve is currently President of the Australian Medical Association. He has served as President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.



Steve is a prolific researcher, author, teacher, and clinician. He has been awarded not one but two research Doctorates (a PhD and an MD) and holds two Masters degrees – one in public health, the other in reproductive medicine and genetics.

Beyond medicine, Steve had undertaken additional training in health economics through institutions in the UK and the US, and is completing a Master’s degree in Health Economics. He is a member of the Economic Society of Australia.


He has been awarded Fellowship of both the British and American Colleges of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is the recipient of the American College’s highest award for service.


Steve is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.

Steve co-founded the global maternal health charity Send Hope, an organisation that has raised almost $1 million for projects supporting safe birth across the Pacific and beyond.


Steve is also an advocate for mental health and has published his own experiences with mental health problems. 

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