Dr Abhishek (Abhi) Verma
Dr Abhi Verma is a an experienced clinician and non-executive director in the healthcare sector, with substantial experience in clinical governance and medical regulation. In addition to maintaining a number of portfolio board roles, Abhi remains active in clinical practice, and was awarded both the Victorian GP of the Year Award as well as the Australian GP of the Year Award in 2022.
Abhi currently serves as a member of the Victorian Medical Board, working with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). Abhi was appointed to this role by the Minister for Health, and is the youngest person ever appointed to this board since the commencement of the national registration scheme. Additionally, Abhi is currently a director of Peoplecare Health Limited and Yea & District Health, as well as member of the RACGP Victoria Faculty Council. He previously served on the Board of Edenhope & District Memorial Hospital, where he he was Chair of the Clinical Governance Committee.
Abhi holds undergraduate degrees in medicine (University of New South Wales) as well as a Master of Surgery (University of Sydney), and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Abhi also holds formal post-graduate qualifications in corporate and clinical governance.
Committee positions
Member — Audit Committee
Member — Quality and People Culture Committee