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Bill Heddle is a Physician Scientist at Flinders University, with extensive clinical and academic engagement in cardiology. He has served as a Senior Staff Specialist in Cardiology at Flinders Medical Centre since 1989 and leads the Arrhythmia Service within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN). His work integrates clinical care, medical education, and research, with a focus on cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular health.
- Education: MB BS (University of Adelaide, 1972); D Obst RCOG (1974); Doctor of Medicine (Flinders University, 1985); FRACP (1980); FCSANZ (2004); FHRS (2012).
Research interests include longitudinal integrated clerkships, work-integrated learning, and continuous assessment and feedback in medical education. His clinical expertise spans cardiac arrhythmias, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and sudden cardiac death.
Scientific awards and honors include:
- Life Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (2018)
- Fellow of the Australian Medical Association (2006)
- Life Member of the Adelaide Community Health Alliance (1999)
- Reserve Force Decoration (4 bars)
- Defence Service Medal
- Australian Active Service Medal (two bars)
Professional engagements include leadership roles in the Australian Medical Association (AMA), Australian Medical Council, and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners. He also served in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve (1976–2018), reaching the rank of Commander, with active service in East Timor.
