AFTER leaving school Peter Vine was interested in both medicine and education.
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Later in life he was able to combine the two.
Today Dr Vine finds himself honoured with the medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service in both these fields.
The head of campus at the University of NSW Rural Clinical School in Albury considers the award a combined effort.
“There were a lot of people who made (this school) happen,” he said.
“It was a combined effort and, unfortunately, only the one person gets credit.
“All the staff and students deserve a medal, as well as my colleagues in the medical fraternity who do my teaching.”
Dr Vine worked as a paediatrician on the Border for 22 years and today enjoys sharing his knowledge.
He has been a member of the regional advisory board at La Trobe University since 2007 and is an adjunct associate professor for Charles Sturt University’s School of Community Health.
Dr Vine said it was an honour.
“I was stunned because I never expected it,” he said.
“My wife and I were both born and bred in the city and came to a regional area to be part of a community.
“The community must feel I have done my work.”
In his spare time he enjoys being on the Australian Medical Council where roles have included clinical panel of examiners, senior examiner paediatrics and board of examiners
Dr Vine’s wife, Penny, was made a member in the general division of the Order of Australia (AM) 12 years ago for her service to the community of Albury-Wodonga, particularly through the development and expansion of support services and counselling groups.
The couple sing with the Murray Conservatorium Choir.
