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Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year Award

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2012

Applications are now invited for the RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2012 Award, being offered by the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA). Applications are open to all medical students currently studying at an Australian university who have contributed to advancing the objectives of the RDAA. These objectives focus on advancing the health of Australians living in rural and remote communities through the provision of a vibrant and sustainable medical workforce.

The RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2012 will receive up to $2,000 to support them in a rural health focused project (including a rural placement).

Please click here for how to apply. Applications close 5pm Monday 23rd July 2012

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2011 - Francesca Garnett

Francesca was co-chair of the National Rural Health Students Network in 2011 which represents more than 9,000 medical, nursing and allied health students at universities throughout Australia. The network is auspiced and managed by Rural Health Workforce.
News of Francesca’s award was welcomed by Dr Kim Webber, CEO of Rural Health Workforce, who said: “We’re delighted that one of our devoted student leaders has been recognised for the contribution she is making to the future of rural health."

See this link for the full media release

Francesca Garnett, the 2011 Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year, is pictured with Pieter Mourik, the 2010 RDAA Doctor of the Year. Francesca is a fourth year medical student at the University of New South Wales, while Pieter lectures at UNSW’s rural clinical school at Albury Wodonga. He is also one of RHW’s rural health bloggers http://ruralchampions.govspace.gov.au/ This photo was taken in Alice Springs at the Rural Medicine Australia conference, where Francesca received her award. Those rugged “hills” in the background are the MacDonnell Ranges. Photo: Ashby Redward


Heather Hanks receiving her award (2nd left), pictured with Jason Browne, Business Banking Manager Westpac, Dr Nola Maxfield RDAA President & Dr Jeff Ayton ACRRM President. Photo by Layne Hardcastle	Shannon receiving his award 2009	Jeremy and Andrew receiving their award 2008

Angela receiving her award 2007	Lydia with her 'big' cheque 2006

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2010 - Heather Hanks

Congratualtions to Heather Hanks, RHINO on being awarded the Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2010 Award. Heather was the NURHC Co-Convenor in 2009 and has been an incredibly active member of the NRHSN in her time as a medical student at JCU.

The Rural Doctor's Assocation of Australia released a Media Release highlighting Heather's outstanding contributions to rural health leading to her winning the award.

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2009 - Shannon Nott

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia have jointly awarded Shannon Nott with the Medical Student of the Year Award. Shannon will be provided with up to $2,000 to undertake a rural project (which can include a rural placement). Shannon has not only shown his own passion for rural health but has also been active in promoting the benefits of rural and remote practice to other health students.

To find out more about Shannon's achievements for this award click here.

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2008 - Jeremy Wells & Andrew Webster

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia have jointly awarded Jeremy Wells and Andrew Webster with the Medical Student of the Year Award. They will be provided with up to $2,000 to undertake a rural project (which can include a rural placement). Both Jeremy and Andrew had shown and will continue to show a great interest and commitment to rural medicine and healthcare.

The Media Release announcing the award winners provides more information about the wonderful achievements and efforts both Jeremy and Andrew have made to rural health.

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2007 - Angela Titmuss

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) awarded Angela Titmuss (NRHSN Co-Chair 2006) with the Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year award on 27 October. Angela received up to $2,000 to support her in a rural health focused project. The NRHSN congratulates Ange on her award and her outstanding contribution to rural health up to this point. We are sure that she will use the award to further improve healthcare in the bush.

The Media Release announcing the award winner highlights the reasons why Angela is a very deserving winner of this award.

Westpac RDAA medical Student of the Year 2006 - Lydia Scott

Lydia Scott, AURHA Rural Health Club was awarded the 2006 Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year award for her dedication to rural health.

RDAA Award Media Release The Adelaide Advertiser also published an article.