Fiona Wood

By Mweinert

  • Born

    Fiona was born on the 2nd of February. Her birth place was in Hennsworth, Yorkshire.
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    Fiona Wood's Life (so far)

  • Began Studies Of Medicine

    Fiona began her studies in medicine at St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School.

  • Graduated Medical School

    Fiona graduated from St Thomas' Hospital Medical School in 1987.

  • Migrated to Perth

    Fiona Wood moved to Perth with her Australian-born husband Tony Keirath. Just after this she had two children.

  • Completed Training

    After migrating to Australia, she completed her training in plastic surgery, shortly after this she had 4 more children.

  • Fiona's First Burns Victim

    Fiona's career started when a school teacher had severe petrol burns to 90% of her body.

  • Bali Bombings

    Fiona was in the spotlight when there were several burns victims, some up to 98% of their body. She saved a remarkable 28 people.

  • Citizen Of The Year

    Fiona Wood was named "Citizen of the year" in Western Australia for her dedication to burns research.

  • Australian Of The Year

    Fiona was awarded Australian of the Year.

  • Assisting in Plane Crash

    Because of the crash landing of the Garuda Indonesia Flight 200, Fiona travelled to Yogyakarta to assist the medical teams.

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