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As a medical student at the University of Sydney's School of Rural Health in Dubbo, I've already made the choice many only consider after graduation - to immerse myself in rural medicine. Living and studying here, I witness firsthand how distance, workforce shortages, and aging demographics create unique health challenges.
I'm not waiting to make a difference. Through organizing charity cricket matches between hospital staff and students, I build vital community connections. Through The Mirage Rural Health Club, I inspire rural youth to consider healthcare careers, addressing workforce shortages at their root.
The RDN Cadetship would formalize what I'm already doing - embedding myself in rural NSW, building relationships, and working to ensure every Australian, regardless of postcode, has access to quality healthcare. I'm not just studying rural medicine; I'm living it.

Education

2024 - Current

Doctor of Medicine

University of Sydney - School of Rural Health
20232023

Bachelor of Science - (Medical Science) (Honours)

University of Sydney
20202023

Bachelor of Science - (Medical Science)

University of Sydney

GPA 5.8 out of 7

20182019

HSC

Northern Beaches Secondary College - Freshwater Campus

Graduated with an ATAR - of 89.2
HSC Distinguished Achiever - Mathematics - Highest Level - Band 6

20152018

High School - Highland Park - Illinois, USA

GPA - 3.3 out of 4

LEadership

  • Active Member of the Dubbo Country Club - organises events for all medical students including the Hospital Staff vs Medical Students Charity Cricket Match for Macquarie Homestay
  • Member of Student Representative Council - Medical Science  - University of Sydney 2022 - one of 12 people selected by the Dean of Medical Science to represent the students' needs
  • Captain of Highland Park High School Football Team

Rural & Community Engagement

  • Volunteered at Dubbo Agricultural Show
  • Member of Dubbo Agricultural Show Committee 2025
  • Volunteer at Dubbo Park Run
  • The Mirage Rural Health Club -  University of Sydney - Volunteer Rural High School Medical Education Visit
  • STEP - Part of Buddy Program - mentoring Autistic students in Primary and Middle School - Highland Park, Illinois, USA - 2007 - 2015
  • Assisting in Highland Park High School Charity Drive - 2016-2018

Work experience

2023Current

Casual Academic ANAT3888 - School of Medical Sciences

University of Sydney

Working with Professor Kevin Keay

20182019

HSC Tutor - For Year 11 Students

20182018

High School Basketball Assistant Coach

Northern Beaches
20172017

Mathematics Tutor

Mathnasium of Highland Park, Highland Park, USA

Achievements/awards

  • Achieved 2nd Place - University of Sydney Critical Care Societies Emergency Medical Challenge July 2025
  • Illinois Science Technology Institute - STEM Challenge and Industrial Showcase
    • Certificate of Drive for Results - Individual Award
    • Certificate of Advancement - Highest Overall Team Performance
  • City of Highland Park, Illinois, USA - 2017 Robert Barnard Character Counts Pillar Award for exemplary character in trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship - Given by Mayor of the  City of Highland Park - Nancy Rodring Leadership

Key skills

Understanding Rural Health Challenges - Living and studying medicine in Dubbo provides firsthand experience with distance barriers, aging demographics, and specialist shortages - not just as a medical student but as a rural resident who navigates these same challenges alongside my future patients

Clinical Rapport & Patient Trust - Consistently builds meaningful connections evidenced by parents recommending me for paediatrics during GP placement and being the first person a patient trusted with their gastric mesothelioma diagnosis - combining clinical competence with genuine regional familiarity to help patients feel understood

Community Integration - Actively embedded in rural NSW through agricultural shows, parkrun, and medical education outreach to high schools, demonstrating that effective rural medicine requires being part of the community fabric, not just serving it

Statewide Rural Engagement - Explored rural communities from Braidwood to Bourke to Armidale, building genuine connections across diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and generational backgrounds - understanding that each rural town has its unique identity requiring authentic, respectful engagement

Hobbies & interests

Actively engaged with politics and local issues

American Football

Half Marathons - Park runs