Professor Gabor Kovacs AM, MBBS (Hons), MD is internationally regarded for his outstanding contribution to medicine. Currently the International Medical Director of Monash IVF, he has had a distinguished career both in general obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. His excellence as a teacher is widely recognised and he frequently lectures in Europe and Asia. In addition to his professional accolades Professor Kovacs has published over 160 scientific papers and more than 50 chapters in textbooks. He is a director of ACCESS, Australia's national infertility network. Professor Kovacs qualifications include the MBBS (Hons) and MD from Monash University, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, CREI, FAICD and a Graduate Diploma in Management from Macquarie University. In recognition of Professor Kovacs’ exceptional career, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2004 for ‘service to medicine in the fields of gynaecology, obstetrics, family planning and in-vitro fertilisation through research, specialist clinical services and education, and to the community.’