Dr April Armstrong Founder and Director of Business for Doctors
Founder and Director of Business for Doctors and BFD Education, as well as the co-founder of BFD Finance and BFD Financial Planning. With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, she has delivered more than 350 workshops, seminars, and conferences, making her a sought-after speaker in her field. As a Rural Generalist GP Obstetrician and Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Dr. Armstrong not only excels in her educational endeavours but also continues to serve as a locum General Practitioner. She manages her own practice in the Northern Suburbs of Western Australia, where she is deeply committed to her patients’ well-being and working with marginalised patient groups. As a dedicated mentor to medical practitioners, practice owners, and practice managers, she brings a unique and innovative approach to financial literacy education. Since 2017, through the Business for Doctors groups, she has guided thousands of health professionals and practices toward financial success, emphasising the importance of enhancing Medicare compliance and billing strategies. Her expertise also includes providing invaluable insights on wise investments and retirement planning, all in collaboration with leading experts in the financial services industry, ensuring health professionals and Health businesses are well-prepared for their financial futures.
BFD Executive Team
Lisa Klingner – Lisa has been with BFD since its inception and is instrumental in the organisation’s day-to-day operations. As COO, she oversees financial management, internal processes, and the smooth coordination of all business activities across the BFD group.
BFD Facebook Group Admin Team
Ajay Naidu Chennamchetty Admin for the BFD Facebook group and shares a great camaraderie with other admin team members. As a part of the admin team, I have had the opportunity to counsel and guide doctors from time to time and I find this extremely fulfilling. Amazingly, the admin team does function like a well-oiled machine, considering that all of us work full time and volunteer admin work in our spare time. Outside of BFD, I am an IMG who started working in Medicine in Australia in 2009, having originally graduated from India. I did my GP training in rural North Western NSW in Tamworth and Quirindi. I continued working post FRACGP in the country towns of Quirindi and Werris Creek in NSW. I eventually moved to regional NSW and currently work in Wyong. I am passionate about IMG rights, mentoring medical students, GP registrars and IMG trainees.
Kathryn Eikenhorst graduated from University of Wollongong in 2011 completing her MBBS as a post-graduate student with an undergraduate degree in Bachelor or Natural and Complimentary Medicine. In 2018 she obtained fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice. She is a committed rural clinician having worked in rural NSW for eight years and more recently in remote locations practicing skin cancer medicine. She is now undertaking training sub-speciality training in skin cancer medicine and has a passion for preventative medicine and Nutrigenetics.
She was born and raised in Port Macquarie being the youngest sibling to four older brothers. Kathryn has a personal desire to travel and explore new places, enjoys hiking, kayaking, snorkelling and water activities.
In May 2019 Kathryn began travelling with the BFD administration and MBS presentation teams. She had become a valued member who provide administration and event support. She will begin presenting MBS in November 2019.