Capricorn Coast’s Dr Andrew Scott has been recognised with the 2025 Queensland Rural Generalist of the Year Award by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
The award celebrates Rural Generalists who demonstrate outstanding commitment to best-practice care in rural, remote, and First Nations communities, and who go above and beyond to ensure their patients receive the highest quality healthcare.
Dr Scott is a Fellow of ACRRM with advanced skills in surgery, endoscopy, and obstetrics, and is widely regarded as an exceptional clinician and leader in rural medicine. As Clinical Director at Capricorn Coast Hospital, he has expanded procedural services, introduced innovative workforce models, and championed safe, high-quality care for local communities.
He has led the introduction of endoscopist-directed sedation protocols across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and continues to advance access to both surgical and maternity services in rural, remote, and First Nations areas.
A respected educator, examiner, and mentor, Dr Scott actively supports the next generation of Rural Generalists, ensuring strong skills and career pathways for rural doctors.
His work has directly improved patient outcomes, strengthened medical teams, and showcased the vital role Rural Generalists play in transforming healthcare access.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin congratulates Dr Scott on the recognition.
“Dr Scott is a true leader in Queensland’s rural health system,” Dr Martin says. His advanced skills, innovation, and advocacy are making a profound difference for patients and communities, and inspiring the Rural Generalists of the future.”
The Rural Generalist of the Year Awards recognise doctors who hold expertise across a broad scope of practice, demonstrate strong community connection, and are committed to addressing the workforce and healthcare delivery challenges of rural and remote Australia.
Each state winner is now in line for the National Rural Generalist of the Year Award, which will be announced at Rural Medicine Australia 2025 (RMA25) in Boorloo (Perth) from 22–25 October.