Tracy Maund Oration 2024

The Tracy Maund Oration is the keynote event of the Senior Medical Staff Association at the Royal Women’s Hospital, honouring the hospital’s founders, Richard Tracy and John Maund. Established in 1962 as the Tracy Maund Society, it was initially conceived as a dining club for senior medical staff. Over the decades, it has evolved alongside the hospital’s culture, transforming into a prestigious annual gathering celebrating both social and academic contributions to women’s health. The oration began after the creation of the Tracy Maund Trust in 1966, which aimed to foster camaraderie and encourage research through scholarships. Today, the event continues to reflect the hospital’s commitment to medical excellence, research, and community engagement, with this year’s featured speaker, Professor Michael Quinn AM, delivering a compelling talk on “Improving Cancer Outcomes in Women from Low Income Countries.”