The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has opened nominations for its next President.
Current President Dr Rod Martin is set to conclude his term at the College's Annual General Meeting in October.
The successful candidate will become the national voice for Rural Generalists, representing the profession in discussions with governments, health departments and peak medical organisations while helping shape the future direction of rural, remote and First Nations healthcare in Australia.
Dr Martin says leadership within the profession has never been more important.
"Rural Generalists are not only delivering healthcare in some of Australia's most complex clinical environments, they are increasingly helping shape the policies, training pathways and workforce solutions that underpin the future of Rural Generalist Medicine," Dr Martin says.
"This is an opportunity to help shape that future, and ensure rural, remote and First Nations communities continue to have a strong voice in health policy across all levels of government.
"The decisions we make today about training, workforce development and models of care will determine whether rural and remote communities can access the healthcare they need in the future."
Reflecting on his time in the role, Dr Martin says the presidency has reinforced the importance of ensuring rural voices are heard wherever healthcare policy is developed.
"ACRRM is strongest when experienced clinicians bring their knowledge, insight and commitment to leadership. These roles are an opportunity to contribute to the future of the profession and the communities we serve."
Alongside the President position, nominations are also open for Board and College Council roles, including Registrar Director, Council Appointed Director and College Council representatives for Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Nominations close on 31 July, and will be followed by elections, with successful candidates announced ahead of ACRRM's Annual General Meeting in October.
Current President Dr Rod Martin is set to conclude his term at the College's Annual General Meeting in October.
The successful candidate will become the national voice for Rural Generalists, representing the profession in discussions with governments, health departments and peak medical organisations while helping shape the future direction of rural, remote and First Nations healthcare in Australia.
Dr Martin says leadership within the profession has never been more important.
"Rural Generalists are not only delivering healthcare in some of Australia's most complex clinical environments, they are increasingly helping shape the policies, training pathways and workforce solutions that underpin the future of Rural Generalist Medicine," Dr Martin says.
"This is an opportunity to help shape that future, and ensure rural, remote and First Nations communities continue to have a strong voice in health policy across all levels of government.
"The decisions we make today about training, workforce development and models of care will determine whether rural and remote communities can access the healthcare they need in the future."
Reflecting on his time in the role, Dr Martin says the presidency has reinforced the importance of ensuring rural voices are heard wherever healthcare policy is developed.
"ACRRM is strongest when experienced clinicians bring their knowledge, insight and commitment to leadership. These roles are an opportunity to contribute to the future of the profession and the communities we serve."
Alongside the President position, nominations are also open for Board and College Council roles, including Registrar Director, Council Appointed Director and College Council representatives for Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Nominations close on 31 July, and will be followed by elections, with successful candidates announced ahead of ACRRM's Annual General Meeting in October.