Sue Pullon is a New Zealand public health researcher and practicing GP. She is the author of the New Zealand Pregnancy Book.[1]

Background

Pullon is a professor at the University of Otago's Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She was Head of the Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice from 2010 to 2017.[1]

In 1980, Pullon became a medical officer with the Family Planning Association, under the leadership of Dame Margaret Sparrow.[2] Pullon worked as a GP for 32 years before moving to a full-time position with the University of Otago in 2011.[2] She was promoted to Professor in 2017.[2]

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book was first published in 1991 and was the first comprehensive guide for New Zealand women on the topics of reproductive health, pregnancy and new babies. A second edition was published in 1999 and a third edition in 2008 included midwife Cheryl Benn as a co-author.[3]

In 2009, Pullon was awarded a Distinguished Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dr Sue Pullon, Primary Health Care & General Practice Department". www.otago.ac.nz. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 "Champion of teamwork: GP Professor Pullon and the power of collaboration". New Zealand Doctor. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "Sue Pullon | BWB Bridget Williams Books". bwb.co.nz. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
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