The ACRRM College Council welcomed new members and elected a new Chair at its meeting on 13 February.
The Council plays a pivotal role in steering the College, engaging with members to shape policies, and making recommendations to the Board that drive advocacy for the Rural Generalist profession. Their efforts are focused on the College’s vision of having the right doctors in the right places with the right skills, providing rural, remote and First Nations Peoples with excellent healthcare.
Dr Claire Arundell has been elected as College Council Chair. Dr Arundell, a Rural Generalist Anaesthetist, has a strong association with the College, serving as a medical educator and course instructor. While she shifts to a national approach as Chair, she will continue to advocate for members in Victoria, in her capacity as the Victorian representative on Council.
The College acknowledges the steadfast leadership of outgoing Chair Dr Brendan Carrigan over the past two years. Dr Carrigan will maintain his role as the Queensland representative on Council.
Council welcomed several new members. Dr Patricia Murphy replaces Dr Regina Waterhouse as the nominee from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members' group. Dr Murphy shares Dr Waterhouse's passion for improving the health of First Nations Peoples and brings firsthand experience of the disparities in healthcare. She advocates tirelessly for her profession, patients, and communities.
As the new Chair of the Registrar Committee, Dr Rebecca Irwin replaces outgoing Chair Dr Swaroop Valluri on Council. She is a staunch advocate for the affordability and flexibility of training and assessment, with a primary goal of advocating for a well-funded and clearly defined Rural Generalist pathway that encompasses a wide range of advanced skills across all states and territories. Dr Valurri is acknowledged for bringing an understanding of the challenges of postgraduate medical education in Australia and having a strong vision for Rural Generalist training during his tenure.
Stan Stavros has been nominated as the ACRRM Rural and Remote Community and Consumer Reference Group representative on the Council. Based in Albury, Stan is a chartered accountant who has an extensive understanding of the business of rural and remote general practice and community models which support sustainable practices and healthcare services. Stan replaces Susi Tegan who is continuing her passion as an advocate for rural and remote healthcare through her role as CEO of the National Rural Health Alliance.
Council also welcomed Board member Ms Margot Richardson, who was formally appointed to the Board at the College AGM in October 2023.
Members are encouraged to contact their state or committee representative on College Council with any issues or concerns. These Councillors can be contacted directly by email. Find their details on the ACRRM website, here.
The Council plays a pivotal role in steering the College, engaging with members to shape policies, and making recommendations to the Board that drive advocacy for the Rural Generalist profession. Their efforts are focused on the College’s vision of having the right doctors in the right places with the right skills, providing rural, remote and First Nations Peoples with excellent healthcare.
Dr Claire Arundell has been elected as College Council Chair. Dr Arundell, a Rural Generalist Anaesthetist, has a strong association with the College, serving as a medical educator and course instructor. While she shifts to a national approach as Chair, she will continue to advocate for members in Victoria, in her capacity as the Victorian representative on Council.
The College acknowledges the steadfast leadership of outgoing Chair Dr Brendan Carrigan over the past two years. Dr Carrigan will maintain his role as the Queensland representative on Council.
Council welcomed several new members. Dr Patricia Murphy replaces Dr Regina Waterhouse as the nominee from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members' group. Dr Murphy shares Dr Waterhouse's passion for improving the health of First Nations Peoples and brings firsthand experience of the disparities in healthcare. She advocates tirelessly for her profession, patients, and communities.
As the new Chair of the Registrar Committee, Dr Rebecca Irwin replaces outgoing Chair Dr Swaroop Valluri on Council. She is a staunch advocate for the affordability and flexibility of training and assessment, with a primary goal of advocating for a well-funded and clearly defined Rural Generalist pathway that encompasses a wide range of advanced skills across all states and territories. Dr Valurri is acknowledged for bringing an understanding of the challenges of postgraduate medical education in Australia and having a strong vision for Rural Generalist training during his tenure.
Stan Stavros has been nominated as the ACRRM Rural and Remote Community and Consumer Reference Group representative on the Council. Based in Albury, Stan is a chartered accountant who has an extensive understanding of the business of rural and remote general practice and community models which support sustainable practices and healthcare services. Stan replaces Susi Tegan who is continuing her passion as an advocate for rural and remote healthcare through her role as CEO of the National Rural Health Alliance.
Council also welcomed Board member Ms Margot Richardson, who was formally appointed to the Board at the College AGM in October 2023.
Members are encouraged to contact their state or committee representative on College Council with any issues or concerns. These Councillors can be contacted directly by email. Find their details on the ACRRM website, here.