Congratulations to Professor Merlin Thomas on Eric Susman Prize award!

Professor Merlin Thomas has been awarded

the RACP's Eric Susman Prize for 2019

Congratulations to Professor Merlin Thomas, who has been awarded the Eric Susman Prize for 2019 by The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)!

This prestigious award has been made to Professor Thomas for his work in the field of diabetes complications, particularly his outstanding track record of original research, interactions with the medical community and the public, and teaching.


The Eric Susman Prize was made possible by a bequest of Eric Leo Susman, a Foundation Fellow of the RACP. It is awarded annually to a Fellow of the College for the best contribution to the knowledge of any branch of internal medicine and includes reimbursement of travel expenses, up to three nights’ accommodation (if required), full Congress registration, including the Foundation Dinner and a cash award of $5,000(AUD).