Dr David Owusu Sekyere, a Rural Generalist registrar based in southern Tasmania, has been named the 2025 Tasmanian Registrar of the Year by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
Originally from Ghana in West Africa, Dr Owusu Sekyere has practised medicine across diverse settings since 2006, before commencing his ACRRM Fellowship training with an Advanced Skills interest in Emergency Medicine.
He is currently working as an emergency registrar at the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department, while also undertaking his ACRRM Rural and Remote placement with the Huon Valley Medical Service in Dover.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says Dr Owusu Sekyere is highly respected for his commitment to both patient care and the training of his colleagues.
“David exemplifies the spirit of rural generalism. “He brings not only clinical skill and experience, but also a passion for medical education and supporting others,” Dr Martin says.
“He has shown outstanding leadership in helping new international medical graduates find their feet in Tasmania, and his dedication to both his patients and his peers is inspiring.”
Dr Owusu Sekyere has played a key role in assisting with the orientation of new international medical graduates at the Royal Hobart Hospital, ensuring they feel supported as they adapt to new systems and communities. He also serves as a Registrar Medical Educator (RME) with ACRRM, helping other registrars navigate their training journey toward Fellowship.
Reflecting on the award, Dr Owusu Sekyere says his passions are grounded in both medicine and life balance.
“My passions are rural generalism, medical education and support, holistic wellbeing, and living a fulfilling life,” Dr Owusu Sekyere says.
“Being able to combine these through my work in Tasmania is an honour, and I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive community.”