Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Fellows have been recognised for their services to rural and remote medicine and the profession in the Australia Day 2023 Honours list. 

Those recognised include: 

  • Dr Roger Sexton (AM) for significant service to medical practitioners through health initiatives, and to professional association 
  • Dr Jennifer Delima (AM) for significant service to rural and remote medicine 
  • Professor Edward Strivens (AM) for significant service to geriatric medicine and to professional organisations 
  • Assoc Professor John Dearin (AM) for significant service to medicine, and to community health in Lithgow
  • Dr Sally Singleton, awarded a Public Service Medal for her work in the public health space. 

The College also celebrates friends of the College, Dr Phil Hungerford who is recognised for services to emergency medicine, and Professor Helen Milroy, the first Indigenous Australian to become a medical doctor, who is recognised for significant service to public health, and to the Indigenous community. 

ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday says the College is proud of the work all Rural Generalists and specialist General Practitions do to provide their communities with the healthcare they need and deserve. 

“Seeing members recognised for their dedication to patients, community and profession is always positive,” Dr Halliday says. 

“Rural Generalists (RGs) are specialist General Practitioners committed to providing healthcare where it is most needed. “They know that rural and remote communities are very different to urban areas, and this extends to the models of medical practice required to sustain them.  

“Our colleagues who have been acknowledged today exemplify what it means to be a RG – they’re dedicated to undertake continual professional development, and to mentoring and supporting future RGs who benefit from their skills and knowledge.” 

“The College extends congratulations to these outstanding RG ambassadors,” Dr Halliday says.  

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