The National Rural Health Students' Network (NRHSN) represents 25 Rural Health Clubs (RHC) with over 6500 members located at universities throughout Australia. The NRHSN is a multidisciplinary Network.

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Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year Award

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2010

Applications are now open for the RDAA Medical Student of the Year award. For further details click here.

This award is being offered by the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA). Applications are open to all medical students currently studying at an Australian university who have contributed to advancing the objectives of the RDAA. These objectives focus on advancing the health of Australians living in rural and remote communities through the provision of a vibrant and sustainable medical workforce.


Shannon receiving his award 2009	Jeremy and Andrew receiving their award 2008	Angela receiving her award 2007	Lydia with her 'big' cheque 2006

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2009 - Shannon Nott

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia have jointly awarded Shannon Nott with the Medical Student of the Year Award. Shannon will be provided with up to $2,000 to undertake a rural project (which can include a rural placement). Shannon has not only shown his own passion for rural health but has also been active in promoting the benefits of rural and remote practice to other health students.

To find out more about Shannon's achievements for this award click here.

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2008 - Jeremy Wells & Andrew Webster

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia have jointly awarded Jeremy Wells and Andrew Webster with the Medical Student of the Year Award. They will be provided with up to $2,000 to undertake a rural project (which can include a rural placement). Both Jeremy and Andrew had shown and will continue to show a great interest and commitment to rural medicine and healthcare.

The Media Release announcing the award winners provides more information about the wonderful achievements and efforts both Jeremy and Andrew have made to rural health.

Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year 2007 - Angela Titmuss

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) awarded Angela Titmuss (NRHSN Co-Chair 2006) with the Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year award on 27 October. Angela received up to $2,000 to support her in a rural health focused project. The NRHSN congratulates Ange on her award and her outstanding contribution to rural health up to this point. We are sure that she will use the award to further improve healthcare in the bush.

The Media Release announcing the award winner highlights the reasons why Angela is a very deserving winner of this award.

Westpac RDAA medical Student of the Year 2006 - Lydia Scott

Lydia Scott, AURHA Rural Health Club was awarded the 2006 Westpac RDAA Medical Student of the Year award for her dedication to rural health.

RDAA Award Media Release The Adelaide Advertiser also published an article.