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RACGP celebrates impact of ‘wonderful’ Victorian GPs

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) will celebrate the work of Victorian GPs who go above and beyond caring for their communities in an annual awards ceremony on Thursday.

Each year, the event honours GPs and general practices who make an exceptional contribution to the health and wellbeing of their communities.

The winners for 2024 are:

  • Project Health General Practice in Traralgon, Gippsland (General Practice of the Year).
  • Dr Patrick Kinsella, a GP based in Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland (GP of the Year).
  • Dr Ameer Shehab, who works in Hawthorn, Melbourne, (GP in Training of the Year).  
  • Dr Helen Dooley, who works in Footscray, Melbourne (GP Supervisor of the Year).

The Project Health General Practice, led by practice principals Dr Lisa Gilbert and Dr Michael Abbott, has been acknowledged for its positive impact on the Latrobe Valley community it serves. It is known for its patient-centred care, supportive work environment and excellent training opportunities.

A longstanding GP in East Gippsland, Dr Kinsella has worked at the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Lake Tyers for almost three decades. He is recognised for his very high level of culturally appropriate medical care and excellent rapport with patients.

A committed advocate for general practice and its continued improvement, Dr Shehab has worked tirelessly to improve the experience of GPs in training and provide excellent mental health care to his patients.

Praised for her leadership skills, Dr Dooley has motivated and inspired many GPs in training towards a long-term, fulfilling career in general practice.

RACGP Victorian Chair Dr Anita Muñoz congratulated this year’s winners.

“The RACGP Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work of GPs and their teams in caring for their communities,” she said.

“This year’s winners are all wonderful GPs, who have gone above and beyond for their patients.”

“They are model examples of why this is such a rewarding career, and the impact GPs can have.”

The winners from Victoria have been shortlisted for the National awards, which will be announced at the RACGP GP24 conference in Perth from 21-23 November 2024.

~ENDS


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