MBBS, FRACP, PhD, Grad Cert U/S, CCPU

A/Prof Fred Joshua is a dedicated physician for the treatment of rheumatic diseases. He has an expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis having completed a PhD in the use of ultrasound in rheumatoid arthritis and presenting research internationally in these areas.

A/Prof Joshua has pioneered rheumatological ultrasound in Australia and developed a degree for rheumatologists through the Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.

A/Prof Joshua has been involved in teaching medical students and junior doctors for many years having previously been awarded the Prince of Wales Clinical School Teacher of the Year. A/Prof Joshua is now involved in developing the undergraduate medical program at Macquarie University where he is A/Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology Clinical Discipline Head.

A/Prof Joshua above all else prides himself on caring for people and making sure they understand the problem so that together a solution is achieved.

In 2018 A/Prof Joshua became ASUM’s President