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Recognising excellence in general practice: RACGP State Awards
The RACGP has announced the winners of its 2018 state awards, with GPs, supervisors, registrars and general practices from all around the country honoured for their contribution to the profession.
The RACGP Awards are designed to celebrate the important contribution GPs make to the health of patients and communities across Australia every year.
The winners of the 2018 RACGP State Awards have been announced.
‘The RACGP extends its warmest congratulations to all our state and territory award winners,’ Dr Tim Koh, Chair of RACGP Council, told newsGP.
‘Each of these GPs, registrars, supervisors and practices represents a work ethic and healthcare provision that meets the highest standards and principles of general practice.’
Queensland
- General Practice Supervisor of the Year 2018 – Dr John Manton
- General Practice of the Year 2018 – Medeco Inala Medical Centre
NSW&ACT
- General Practitioner of the Year 2018 – Associate Professor Katrina Anderson (ACT)
- General Practice Supervisor of the Year 2018 – Dr Penny Browne (NSW)
- General Practice of the Year 2018 – Glebe Family Medical Practice (NSW)
- General Practice Registrar of the Year 2018 – Dr Shashenka Withanage (NSW)
Victoria
- General Practice of the Year 2018 – Springs Medical Centre
- General Practice Registrar of the Year 2018 – Dr Daniel Epstein
Tasmania
- General Practice of the Year 2018 – Port Sorell Medical Centre
- General Practitioner of the Year 2018 - Dr Columbine Mullins
SA&NT
- General Practitioner of the Year 2018 – Dr Karen Fuller (NT)
- General Practice Supervisor of the Year 2018 – Dr Holly Deer (SA)
- General Practice of the Year 2018 – Mawson Lakes Healthcare (SA)
- General Practice Registrar of the Year 2018 – Dr Bindhiya Venugopalan (SA)
Western Australia
- General Practitioner of the Year 2018 – Dr William Sands
- General Practice of the Year 2018 – Lakes Medical Centre
- General Practice Registrar of the Year 2018 – Dr Natalia Bovell
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