Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) members have elected Dr Rod Martin as their next President.
Dr Martin, who lives and practices in Armidale, New South Wales, will take over from Dr Dan Halliday, whose two-year term will conclude at the College’s Annual General Meeting in October.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Dr Martin looks forward to implementing the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and continuing the initiatives set in motion by Dr Halliday.
"I have spent my career as a rural doctor guided by the wisdom of the College and its leaders," Dr Martin says.
"While we have made significant strides in workforce development and the recognition of rural and remote medicine, there is always more to be done."
Dr Martin has outlined three key goals for his presidency: "I aim to support future Rural Generalists in understanding the profession and how ACRRM can assist them; to raise awareness of the College’s purpose and value among government and health organisations; and to engage with communities to educate them about the College's role and how Rural Generalists can provide the healthcare they need and deserve."
“I am also passionate about recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field within the specialty of general practice and look forward to working with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Rural Generalist Taskforce to progress the work that has already been undertaken.”
Dr Halliday says Dr Martin has proven his dedication to the College’s vision for health rural, remote and First Nations communities through excellence, social accountability, and innovation, and will be a strong leader for the College.
“I have no doubt that under his guidance, ACRRM will continue to thrive as it embarks on a new chapter focused on educational and clinical excellence and bringing innovative and socially accountable approaches to accessible healthcare where it is most needed,” Dr Halliday says.
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Dr Martin, who lives and practices in Armidale, New South Wales, will take over from Dr Dan Halliday, whose two-year term will conclude at the College’s Annual General Meeting in October.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Dr Martin looks forward to implementing the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and continuing the initiatives set in motion by Dr Halliday.
"I have spent my career as a rural doctor guided by the wisdom of the College and its leaders," Dr Martin says.
"While we have made significant strides in workforce development and the recognition of rural and remote medicine, there is always more to be done."
Dr Martin has outlined three key goals for his presidency: "I aim to support future Rural Generalists in understanding the profession and how ACRRM can assist them; to raise awareness of the College’s purpose and value among government and health organisations; and to engage with communities to educate them about the College's role and how Rural Generalists can provide the healthcare they need and deserve."
“I am also passionate about recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field within the specialty of general practice and look forward to working with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Rural Generalist Taskforce to progress the work that has already been undertaken.”
Dr Halliday says Dr Martin has proven his dedication to the College’s vision for health rural, remote and First Nations communities through excellence, social accountability, and innovation, and will be a strong leader for the College.
“I have no doubt that under his guidance, ACRRM will continue to thrive as it embarks on a new chapter focused on educational and clinical excellence and bringing innovative and socially accountable approaches to accessible healthcare where it is most needed,” Dr Halliday says.
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