Dr. Gary Payinda

FACEM, MD

 

Position

ILS Medical Committee member

 

Country 

New Zealand

 

Affiliations

National Medical Director, Surf Life Saving New Zealand

 

Biography

Gary is an emergency doctor, with experience in medical education, governance, and pre-hospital aeromedical retrieval.
He has served as past Chair of the Medical Committee (2020-2024), and has been a surf lifesaver with Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

 

Recommended Readings and Links

 

Surf Life Saving New Zealand

www.surflifesaving.org.nz

 

Water Safety New Zealand

watersafety.org.nz

 

Auckland Regional Helicopter Trust

www.rescuehelicopter.org.nz