Background
Turtle was born in Sydney, Australia, and attended Newington College (1947-1953), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House.
Emeritus Professor Honorary President
Turtle was born in Sydney, Australia, and attended Newington College (1947-1953), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House.
He graduated in medicine from the University of Sydney.
He is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine and an Honorary President of the International Diabetes Federation. Head, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Endocrinology Department (1971-2002)
Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney (1971-2002)
Emeritus Professor (Since 2003)
Vice-President, International Diabetes Federation (1991-1997)
Member, Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (1972-1993)
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians
Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians.