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Dr Revathy Carnagarin has been named the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s (ACRRM) 2026 National Registrar of the Year.
The award recognises Dr Carnagarin’s commitment to patient care, medical education, leadership, and building a stronger rural medical workforce across Western Australia’s Midwest.
Originally from India, Dr Carnagarin now works across emergency medicine, general medicine, primary care, and Aboriginal health with WA Country Health Service, St John of God Geraldton, and Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says Dr Carnagarin embodies the skill, initiative, and community focus at the heart of Rural Generalist training.
“Revathy does not just identify where healthcare could be better—she brings people together and helps make that change happen,” Dr Martin says.
“She combines excellent clinical care with a real commitment to her community, her colleagues, and the next generation of rural doctors.
“She is an outstanding registrar and a very deserving recipient of this national award.”
Dr Carnagarin’s work has helped establish the Midwest’s first dedicated Heart Failure Clinic, allowing more patients to receive coordinated, specialist-led care in Geraldton rather than travelling to Perth.
The clinic grew from her HOPE—Heart Failure Optimisation of Patient Education—project. After identifying gaps in local heart failure management, she brought together hospital clinicians, General Practitioners, Rural Generalists, and community partners to develop a service tailored to local patients.
The result is stronger continuity between hospital and primary care, improved access to care closer to home, and fewer avoidable hospital readmissions.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Carnagarin mentors junior doctors, advocates for the rural medical workforce, and contributes to medical education. She is completing Advanced Specialised Training in Academic Practice as part of the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship Program.
Dr Carnagarin says the award reflects the support and commitment of colleagues and community partners across the Midwest.
“Working in regional Western Australia gives you the opportunity to understand what a community needs and then work alongside others to create a solution,” she says.
“Rural Generalist training gives doctors the breadth of skills and flexibility to respond to local needs, while pursuing their own clinical and professional interests.
“I am honoured to receive this award and proud to be building a career that helps more people receive the care they need closer to home.”
Dr Carnagarin was selected from a group of state award winners and presented with the national award at the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA) conference in Adelaide last night.
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Dr Revathy Carnagarin has been named the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s (ACRRM) 2026 National Registrar of the Year.
The award recognises Dr Carnagarin’s commitment to patient care, medical education, leadership, and building a stronger rural medical workforce across Western Australia’s Midwest.
Originally from India, Dr Carnagarin now works across emergency medicine, general medicine, primary care, and Aboriginal health with WA Country Health Service, St John of God Geraldton, and Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says Dr Carnagarin embodies the skill, initiative, and community focus at the heart of Rural Generalist training.
“Revathy does not just identify where healthcare could be better—she brings people together and helps make that change happen,” Dr Martin says.
“She combines excellent clinical care with a real commitment to her community, her colleagues, and the next generation of rural doctors.
“She is an outstanding registrar and a very deserving recipient of this national award.”
Dr Carnagarin’s work has helped establish the Midwest’s first dedicated Heart Failure Clinic, allowing more patients to receive coordinated, specialist-led care in Geraldton rather than travelling to Perth.
The clinic grew from her HOPE—Heart Failure Optimisation of Patient Education—project. After identifying gaps in local heart failure management, she brought together hospital clinicians, General Practitioners, Rural Generalists, and community partners to develop a service tailored to local patients.
The result is stronger continuity between hospital and primary care, improved access to care closer to home, and fewer avoidable hospital readmissions.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Carnagarin mentors junior doctors, advocates for the rural medical workforce, and contributes to medical education. She is completing Advanced Specialised Training in Academic Practice as part of the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship Program.
Dr Carnagarin says the award reflects the support and commitment of colleagues and community partners across the Midwest.
“Working in regional Western Australia gives you the opportunity to understand what a community needs and then work alongside others to create a solution,” she says.
“Rural Generalist training gives doctors the breadth of skills and flexibility to respond to local needs, while pursuing their own clinical and professional interests.
“I am honoured to receive this award and proud to be building a career that helps more people receive the care they need closer to home.”
Dr Carnagarin was selected from a group of state award winners and presented with the national award at the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA) conference in Adelaide last night.