UTAS Rural Clinical School

29/10/2026

Earlier this month UTAS Rural Clinical School students Ty and Sienna attended DRIVERS 2026, a conference hosted by Monash Rural Health and the North West Victoria Regional Training Hub.

Ty was awarded the Best Interstate Research Presentation Award for his 'Clinical utility of colonoscopy in adults aged ≥80 years' research presentation. A huge congratulations to Ty 🎉

In Ty's words, DRIVERS brought together medical students and junior doctors from rural clinical schools across Australia. It was a great opportunity to hear about the diverse research being undertaken in rural and regional settings, connect with like-minded students and clinicians, and learn more about the opportunities available in rural medicine.

Thank you to the UTAS Regional Training Hub for sponsoring RCS students to attend this event.

🌟 We're proud to see our students representing University of Tasmania, the UTAS Rural Clinical School, and contributing to important conversations about the future of rural health.

26/10/2026

From textbooks to the finish line! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Rural Clinical School students swapped exam prep for running shoes at the Strait Link Burnie Ten on the weekend.

Great job, everyone! 👏

25/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ RCS takes on the Strait Link Burnie Ten!

Running the Burnie Ten one day, sitting exams the next! 😅📚 Talk about a busy time for our medical students!

What a fantastic effort from everyone who took part in the Burnie Ten over the weekend! 👏

We love seeing our students getting involved, challenging themselves and representing our school community.

Well done also to the event organisers for putting on such a fantastic community event!

🎥 Check out this 7NEWS Tasmania clip featuring some of our students from the 1:30 mark!

20/10/2026

Congratulations to RCS alumni Dr Daniel Herbert, Declan Hilder and Dr Elif Stoneman on their continued progress towards RACGP Fellowship.

It's always rewarding to see former RCS students achieving important milestones in their medical careers and making valuable contributions to their communities. Daniel graduated from the RCS in 2018, while Declan and Elif graduated in 2020. We are proud to share in their success and celebrate this achievement with them.

Congratulations to you all on this exciting step in your general practice journey! 👏🎉

🎉 Celebrating Our Doctors' Achievements 🎉

We were delighted to see three of our doctors recognised at a local RACGP ceremony over the weekend.

Congratulations to Dr Declan Hilder from GHFP Nurture, and Dr Elif Stoneman and Dr Daniel Herbert from Glebe Hill Family Practice, who were celebrated as they progress through their RACGP Fellowship journey.

Pictured alongside the three doctors is long-standing RACGP Fellow Dr David Knowles, making for a wonderful photo that reflects the dedication, mentorship, and community that underpin general practice.

Achieving RACGP Fellowship represents years of hard work, learning, and commitment to providing high-quality care to patients and their communities. We are incredibly proud of what Declan, Elif, and Daniel have accomplished and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in their careers as Specialist General Practitioners.

And a special congratulations to Dr Rebecca Kelly, recently named Tasmania's Registrar of the Year 2026, on her outstanding achievement. 🌟

Please join us in congratulating them on this important milestone. 👏🎓

20/10/2026

👏 Congratulations to 2015 RCS alumnus Dr Jay Shoemaker, named Tasmania’s RACGP Supervisor of the Year!

It’s fantastic to see a former RCS student making such a positive impact in the medical profession and community.

We’re incredibly proud of Jay and this well-deserved recognition! 🩺

16/10/2026

📣 RCS Students 📣
👟 A little over a week before the Strait Link Burnie Ten. There’s still time to register!
📆 Sunday 25 October 2026
🏃 5km & 10km events
📧 Check your UTAS student email for details on how to register for FREE! 🎉

01/10/2026

Meet Ella 🩺

For Ella, medicine brings together two things she’s passionate about - science and working with people.

Now in her second year of medicine, Ella is studying at the UTAS Rural Clinical School as part of the end-to-end program. The program means she can complete all five years of her medical degree in Burnie, while having strong support systems around her that make studying medicine easier.

30/09/2026

👏 A fantastic day of learning at Forth Primary School!

From healthy hearts and healthy sleep habits to discovering how the brain works and why hand hygiene matters, Grade 5/6 students enthusiastically joined our fourth-year medical students for a series of interactive health activities. 🫀💤🧠🧼

Thank you to Kayla, Ava, Luke and Olivia for making the sessions so engaging, and thank you to the school for having us!

25/09/2026

🌟 Building healthy futures through learning and connection!

🩺 Our fourth-year medical students recently visited Yolla District School, where they shared interactive activities with Grade 1-4 students on topics including hand hygiene and heart health. A big thank you to Oliver, James and Matilda for helping promote healthy habits through fun and engaging learning experiences.

Thanks also to the school community for their warm welcome and support.

24/09/2026

RCS Students📣
📋 Registrations are OPEN for the:
👟 Strait Link Burnie Ten
📆 Sunday 25 October 2026
🏃 5km & 10km events
📧 Check your UTAS student email for details on how to register for FREE! 🎉