About A/Prof David Rimmer

David has 45 years of general practice, emergency medicine and medical administration experience, combined with a lifetime interest in teaching and workforce development. His current role as the Director of Clinical Training for Central West HHS has oversight of medical student, junior doctor, RG registrar and early career Fellow training.

David was the first Executive Director of Medical Services for Central West HHS managing medical services, medical staff, clinical governance, workforce development and system design.  He has been a member of the Qld Clinical Senate Executive, the Qld Rural and Remote Health Advisory Committee, and the System ICT Advisory Committee. 

David is an Honorary Associate Professor in the College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University.   He is a current Member of AMA, RDAQ, ACRRM, and a life member of RACGP.

David is a proud father of three and doting grandfather of five. He is a classical music nerd, a keen participant in the Rotary Club of Longreach, and enjoys recreational cycling, which he is not good at but the early morning sunrises in Longreach are worth it.