science and medicine, particularly in the field of clinical neurophysiology in the areas of research and education, and to the community through medical charities and lay organisations". In 2001, he received the Centenary Medal of Federation from the Australian Government for service to Australian society and science in neurology. In the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours, Burke was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) "for eminent service to neurophysiology, to innovative treatments for spinal cord and brain trauma injuries, and to professional medical organisations". References 1944 births Living people Australian neurologists Companions of the Order of Australia Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Sydney Medical School alumni University of New South Wales Medical School alumni People educated at Sydney Grammar School