A breakthrough in testing for chronic kidney disease is bringing hope to people in remote areas of Queensland. James Cook Uni researchers are taking their palm size technology to rural communities, aiming to diagnose genetic variants quickly. 7NEWS.com.au @paige_vl7 #7NEWS

Inspired to pursue rural medicine by his parents work as GPs in Papua New Guinea, he arrived in Weipa in 2015 with his young family, completed his fellowship with James Cook Uni and is now a Medical Educator and supervisor at Weipa Integrated Health Service. bit.ly/DrWillHorwood

From 'distant dream' to reality, today is a big day for born-and-raised Far North Queenslander and JCU alumni, Dr Helen Buschel. She's one of just two paediatric surgery trainees accepted across Australia and New Zealand for the 2022 intake. bit.ly/DrHelenBuschel

It's wonderful to see our medicine graduates contributing to more than half of the intern group starting at Townsville University Hospital this year. 📷 JCU Medicine graduate Candice Anderson #MakingRuralHealthMatter #JCUMedicine

A new Northern Australian Regional Digital Health Platform is being designed with technical and health experts across James Cook Uni. The initiative will create new jobs and address the unique challenges of delivering health care in under served communities. bit.ly/361iTOP

Join JCU for a full-day advanced and clinically focused human anatomy workshop covering the abdomen. This CPD workshop will consist of lectures and tutorials conducted in the lab using specimens, with an emphasis on hands-on clinically-focused learning. bit.ly/JCUSurgicalAna…

Be there for the doctor-patient relationships. Train to be a GP. “We would really benefit from having more doctors local to Mundubbera and having them stay longer.” Liz Law, Indigenous Elder bit.ly/AGPTHowToApply

Going Rural can provide students up to $1000 for rural or remote placements travel and/or accommodations expenses. Are you a pharmacy student who wants to go on placement in a rural location but can’t afford to? Health Workforce Queensland can assist! bit.ly/3ieMRlh

There's strength in numbers! It was inspiring to see policymakers, peak-bodies, training organisations and health services come together to discuss how we improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in NW Queensland. bit.ly/37pO7Ak

Join your Hospital's Medical Education Unit and chat to our registrars living and training across our region. Gladstone: Wednesday, 13 July, 12:30 - 1:30pm Bundaberg: Thursday, 14 July 2022, 12:15 - 12:45pm Mackay: Friday, 15 June, 5 - 8pm Contact: [email protected]

🗣 The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) National Registrar Survey is now open and they want to hear from you! 👀 Keep an eye on your email for an invitation to complete the survey which should only take about 10 minutes.

Be there for rural Queenslanders in the town of Emerald. Known as the 'jewel in the crown' of Queensland, enjoy the lifestyle Emerald offers complimented by the charm of a welcoming and friendly community. Find out more 👉 jcugp.edu.au/gp2023

Are you a GP registrar? Your training experience matters! The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) has launched its National Registrar Survey and they want to hear from you. Keep an eye on your inbox for an invitation to complete the survey.

The 16th National Rural Health Conference is finally back and is on in Brisbane on 2-4 August 2022. This year's theme: Bridging social distance; rural health innovating and collaborating. Don't miss out! Register now 👉ruralhealth.org.au/16nrhc/registr…

Learn more about GP Training in North Western Queensland & join our information webinar. Hear from Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Senior registrar, Dr Ineka Booth who will share her training experiences. Register here 👉jcugp.edu.au/gp-training-we…

Don't miss out on attending the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine's annual Lifestyle Medicine conference led by JCU GP Medical Educator Dr Sam Manger. In-person and virtual attendance options are available. Register now 👉 lifestylemedicine.org.au/conference

The '90s Neon' Future Generalists' Networking Reception- sponsored by JCU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY has kicked off. #RMA22

🥳 We're all set up for #GP22! Come and say hi to us at stand B24! 📷 Kerrie Turner, Dr Alex Oo and Louise Ottewell.

A research collaboration between JCU and Townsville University Hospital (TUH) is aiming to address poor outcomes for rural patients with ischemic stroke. Read more bit.ly/JCU-Med-Moxon #MakingRuralHealthMatter AITHM Townsville HHS

Develop an understanding of infectious disease modelling & basic programming skills at JCU’s Modelling of Infectious Diseases Masterclass. Register now for an early bird tickets rb.gy/egwyrf Emma McBryde A/Prof RI Hickson James Cook Uni Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) AITHM publichealthaus.bsky.social