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Meet your General Practice Student Ambassadors (GPSAs)
Do you want to meet other medical students who are interested in general practice? GP Student Ambassadors are medical students who have a passion for general practice. They've volunteered to lead the General Practice Students Network (GPSN) at their university, and be a point of contact for other medical students with career questions.
Find out more about the GP Student Ambassador (GPSA) at your university. They would love to hear from you.
Select your state:
Australian National University
Elizabeth Chessor
Email: gpsn.anu@gpra.org.au
A philosophy I often turn to is...
It always seems impossible until it is done - Nelson Mandela.
What do I like about general practice:
The diversity that it offers, in terms of medical presentations, location of work and the patients encountered. I also like the option of pursuing special interests within general practice.
University of Newcastle
Elias Sachawars
Email: gpsn.newcastle@gpra.org.au
Three words that describe me:
Hungry, hungry, hippo.
What do I like about general practice:
The variety of the work and the stronger patient doctor relationships.
University of New England
Anne-Marie Guider
Email: gpsn.newengland@gpra.org.au
Three words that describe me:
Enthusiastic, sarcastic, quirky.
Most memorable med school experience:
The first time I saw a cadaver. It was incredibly confronting, yet amazing and interesting.
University of New South Wales
Vivian Yeung
Email: gpsn.unsw@gpra.org.au
What GPSN means to me:
I am so proud of GPSN. It has come a long way for such a new organisation. It is supportive, and encouraging, and gives limitless opportunities for students to network and be educated.
A quirky fact about me is... I can never stop eating. It would not be a hard task to demolish a whole large pizza for afternoon tea.
University of Notre Dame Sydney
Kirby White
Email: gpsn.undsyd@gpra.org.au
Three words that describe me:
Energetic, outgoing, curious.
GPSN events for 2012: We are planning to run a GPSN flu vaccination day at the School of Medicine which would hopefully provide protection to our hard-working students before our mid-year exams.
University of Sydney
Anna Thai
Email: gpsn.usyd@gpra.org.au
Your funniest med school moment: When another med student asked "what's the prevalence of prostate cancer in females?" to a prominent urology surgeon.
Most memorable GPSN event: National Council in Melbourne. It was a great opportunity to meet like-minded people who are enthusiastic about general practice and getting to listen to inspirational people talk about their careers.
University of Western Sydney
Sarah Qureshi
Email: gpsn.westsyd@gpra.org.au
Three words that describe me:
Smiley, sentimental, charming.
What does GPSN mean to me: To me it's been a lot of fun, a lot of new friends and a lot of great memories. It brings together students from different med schools into one happy, intelligent and dangerously attractive family.
University of Wollongong
Lachlan McKeeman
Email: gpsn.wollongong.gpra.org.au
A quirky fact about me is... Uncanny ability to remember useless facts - the only time it comes in handy is at difficult trivia nights.
What does GPSN mean to me: GPSN is a great opportunity to be exposed to skills early on in our training and provides another avenue to interact with those already in the profession and others interested in a similar career outside of the often-censored university environment.
Bond University
Kimberley Bradshaw and Jessica Ng
Email: gpsn.bond@gpra.org.au
Jessica and Kimberley job share the role of GPSA at their uni.
What I like about general practice (Jessica):
Everyday is different and challenging - you never know what is going to walk through your door.
GPSN events for 2012 (Jessica): A trivia night, dodgeball contest and an anatomy challenge.
Three works to describe me (Kimberley): Caring, enthusiastic and British.
What does GPSN mean to me (Kimberley): GPSN is a way for me to connect with other people interested in general practice and to learn more about primary care.
Griffith University
Jen McAuliffe
Email: gpsn.griffith@gpra.org.au
A quirky fact about me is... I sleep with my eyes partially open. If you catch me on a good night, we can also have a pretty decent conversation (I'm a brilliant sleep conversationalist).
What do I like about general practice: Whole person approach to health care and the ability to help a patient change by successfully treating illness or bettering health to avoid illness.
James Cook University
Helen Fraser
Email: gpsn.jcu@gpra.org.au
What does GPSN mean to me: GPSN means more knowledge and lots of fun. It provides the perfect opportunity for people to learn about an area of medicine which people often underestimate and also get to do something they wouldn't normally get to in the normal university curriculum.
A philosophy I often turn to is: Go hard or go home.
University of Queensland
Claire Mohr
Email: gpsn.uq@gpra.org.au
GPSN events for 2012: GPSN UQ is planning a careers evening with a special guest speaker; and more clinical skills workshops for 1st and 2nd years.
When I actually get any spare time, I like: Go to the beach.
Flinders University
Andrew Hughes
Email: gpsn.flinders@gpra.org.au
What does GPSN mean to me: GPSN is a great way of building support networks and friendships while preparing for general practice. It proves that learning can be fun, social and relaxed while also being inspiring, challenging and informative. I love the team atmosphere of GPSN Flinders.
A quirky fact about me is: Medicine is my third career - I was previously a teacher and a pastor of a church.
University of Adelaide
Vivian Lee
Email: gpsn.adelaide@gpra.org.au
A quirky fact about me is: I had two ducklings, two budgies and a guinea pig when I was a child.
What do I like about general practice: General practice offers such a diverse range of career opportunities that make it easier for you to choose an area of interest and sub-specialise. I also like the continuity of care in general practice and building relationships with patients and their families.
University of Tasmania
Rebecca Li
Email: gpsn.utas@gpra.org.au
A quirky fact about me is that... I originally wanted to be a vet but couldn't handle animals being put down.
My funniest med school moment: Has to be when I asked a patient who had a total hysterectomy many years ago if she has pap smears regularly, and she gave me a surprised questionable look!
Deakin University
Stephanie Munari
Email: gpsn.deakin@gpra.org.au
What do I like about general practice: Getting to know the patient well and the continuity associated with being their regular doctor. I also like the idea of there being something new everyday.
Most memorable GPSN event The 2011 Suturing Night was a lot of fun. It was the first time I'd performed some suturing and it was a very popular event.
Monash University
Amanda Nikolic
Email: gpsn.monash@gpra.org.au
Three words that describe me:
Organised, energetic, fun.
Most memorable med school experience:
Meeting and spending time with my great year group of Monash meddies.
University of Melbourne
Still hiring.
Do you belong here?
Are you interested in getting involved in organising GPSN at your uni? Develop skills in medical management while you build networks. Have fun, enjoy travel opportunities and meet new people. For the Melbourne GPSA position contact Chris Timms, GPSN Chair at gpsn.chair@gpra.org.au.
University of Notre Dame Fremantle
Jodie Forlonge
Email: gpsn.notredame@gpra.org.au
What does GPSN mean to me... A place to meet like-minded, enthusiastic people.
A quirky fact about me is... I used to fly Blackhawks.
University of Western Australia
Danielle Lam
Email: gpsn.uwa@gpra.org.au
Three words to describe me... Enthusiastic, friendly and detailed.
What does GPSN mean to me... I think that GPSN is an amazing initiative that is heaps of fun. It plays an integral role in informing students about the different aspects of general practice, as well as breaking down the preconceptions that follow "GP-land".
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