The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to recognise Dr Peter Arvier from Penguin, Tasmania, as a recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for his exceptional contributions to rural medicine. 

Dr Arvier, an Emergency Medicine FACRRM, has been dedicated to rural healthcare for 40 years, starting his career as a junior doctor in Innisfail, Far North Queensland.  

Over the past two decades, he has lived and worked in Tasmania, where his work has significantly shaped rural healthcare. 

His involvement in the development of ACRRM’s curriculum, mentoring of registrars, and establishment of the University of Tasmania Rural Clinical School and the Tasmanian Rural Generalist Pathway has made a lasting impact on healthcare in the region. 

ACRRM President, Dr Rod Martin, commended Dr Arvier for his steadfast dedication and leadership.  

"Dr Arvier's influence has helped shape the future of rural medicine in Tasmania. 

“His passion for mentoring the next generation and improving healthcare access in rural areas embodies the ACRRM values." 

Dr Arvier received his award at the 2024 Rural Medicine Australia (RMA) conference in Garramilla (Darwin).