By highlighting the achievements of some notable members, past and present, we not only celebrate how far we have come but also hope to inspire the next generation of members to carry this legacy forward—tackling new challenges with the same dedication and vision, to ensure the very best care for mothers and their babies.
Notable OAA Members: Professional Lives and Legacies
Since its beginnings in 1970, the OAA has been at the heart of advancing obstetric anaesthesia, with our members making lasting contributions that have improved the safety and quality of maternity care across the UK and beyond.
Past Presidents
- 2005-2008 - Dr Gordon Lyons (Leeds)
- 2002-2005 - Dr Geraldine O'Sullivan (London)
- 1999-2002 - Dr Anne E. May (Leicester)
- 1996-1999 - Dr Trevor A. Thomas (Bristol)
- 1993-1996 - Dr Barbara M. Morgan (London)
- 1990-1993 - Dr Len E. S. Carrie (Oxford)
- 1987-1990 - Dr Michael E. Tunstall (Aberdeen)
- 1984-1987 - Dr Donald D. Moir (Glasgow)
- 1981-1984 - Dr Thomas H. L. Bryson (Liverpool)
- 1979-1981 - Dr Andrew G. Doughty (Kingston-upon-Thames)
- 1976-1979 - Dr Donald Bruce Scott (Edinburgh)
- 1969-1976 - Dr Jeffrey Selwyn Crawford (Birmingham)
Gold Medal Winners
- 1997 - Dr Barbara M. Morgan
- 1996 - Dr John Thorburn
- 1995 - Prof Felicity J.M. Reynolds
- 1990 - Dr Michael E. Tunstall
- 1988 - Dr Donald D. Moir
- 1986 - Prof Michael Rosen
- 1982 - Dr Andrew G. Doughty
- 1981 - Dr Jeffrey Selwyn Crawford
- 1980 - Gertie F. Marx
- 1979 - Prof Philip Bromage
Honorary Members
- Mrs Trisha Hawkins
- Dr Kim Hinshaw
- Dr Anne E. May
- Dr Barbara M. Morgan
- Professor Cathy Nelson-Piercy
- Professor Steve Robson
- Prof Michael Rosen
- Dr Ian Russell
- Professor Andy Shennan
- Dr John Thorburn
Former Honorary Members
- Dr Len E. S. Carrie
- Dr Andrew G. Doughty
- Dr Donald D. Moir
- Prof Felicity J. M. Reynolds
- Dr Trevor A. Thomas
- Dr Michael E. Tunstall
