title: Professional organisation profile: the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine.
abstract: A review of the foundation of The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine is presented. Information is given on aims, professional grades of membership, and the various activities of the College, including publications and scientific meetings.
authors.affiliation: School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Leggat
authors.forename: Kenneth N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Winkel