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RACGP 2023 state awards recognise excellence in general practice
The winners are also in line for national awards, which will be revealed at the upcoming WONCA World Conference.
The awards honour the outstanding work of individuals and general practices across Australia.
GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices across the country have been recognised for outstanding work on the healthcare frontline.
In all, 27 awards were handed out after nominations flowed in from around the country, with the recipients automatically entered into their respective categories for the college’s national awards, which will be announced on Wednesday 25 October.
Western Australia
GP of the Year: Dr Andrew Leech
General Practice Supervisor of the Year: Dr Fen Chin
GP in Training of the Year: Dr Corey Dalton
General Practice of the Year: Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Victoria
GP of the Year: Dr Paul Molina Chavez
General Practice Supervisor of the Year: Dr Christopher Paulin
GP in Training of the Year: Dr Enan Simms-Walker
General Practice of the Year: Banksia Medical Centre
Tasmania
GP of the Year: Dr Paul Hanson/Dr John Fisher (joint winners)
General Practice Supervisor of the Year: Dr Timothy Jones
GP in Training of the Year: Dr Sara McKenzie
General Practice of the Year: Prospect Medical Centre
South Australia
GP of the Year: Dr Mehri Azghandi Gonabadi
General Practice Supervisor of the Year: Dr Penny Need
General Practice of the Year: Watto Purunna Aboriginal Health Care Service
Queensland
GP of the Year: Dr Kuinileti Chang Wai
General Practice Supervisor of the Year: Dr Craig Morris
GP in Training of the Year: Dr Morgan Etienne
General Practice of the Year: Family Doctors Plus Windsor
Northern Territory
GP of the Year: Dr Christoper Vladcoff
General Practice Supervisor of the Year: Dr Brent Pannell
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
GP of the Year: Dr Richard Draper
General Practice Supervisor of the Year: Dr Kate Manderson
GP in Training of the Year: Dr Keersten Fitzgerald
General Practice of the Year: Walker Street Medical Practice North Sydney
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