NRHSN at RGEN25
Mikayla Budda Dean – NRHSN Vice-Chair First Nations
Our First Nations Vice Chair, Mikayla, had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2025 Rural Generalist Engagement and Networking Conference #RGEN25
It is a HETI-led conference promoting Rural Generalism & uplifting the next generation of rural doctors.
Held 16-17th may in the beautiful Hunter Valley, RGEN25 was all about “Partnerships in Care – Excellence in Action”. The conference centred on how collaboration and self-care can enhance healthcare outcomes in rural communities
Mikayla secured a spot in the highly sought-after
Airways Workshop, gaining hands-on experience with airway adjuncts – a critical skill in rural medicine.
A huge step forward in practical rural training!
Keynotes and panels focused on:
- Teamwork in multidisciplinary rural settings,
- Strategies for self-care and resilience,
- Strengthening rural healthcare through genuine partnerships
All essential lessons for future rural health leaders
From fellow medical students and Rural Generalists to JMOs, RMOs, and even a Director of Medical Services, Mikayla connected with a diverse mix of passionate rural health advocates – all open to share advice and insight Opportunities like these empower our student leaders and remind us why rural healthcare matters
“This conference was phenomenal. The future of rural health is in good hands.” – Mikayla Budda-Deen
You can get in touch with Mikayla at vcfirstnations@nrhsn.org.au
