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Torres Strait GP in the making
Thu, 17 Mar 2022
Categories: Students.
Fifth-year James Cook University medical student Joanne Kaczmarek is working towards her goal of returning to the Torres Strait as a general practitioner.
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JCU and Guild united in call on immunisations
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
Categories: Media Releases.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and James Cook University are united in helping to increase the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations across Queensland, with a new push to allow pharmacy students to assist wi…
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Prestigious training opportunity for JCU Dentistry grad
Thu, 13 Jan 2022
Categories: Alumni.
JCU Dentistry alumnus, Dr Matthew Vaughan is a testament to where the degree can take you. After serving as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Dr Vaughan has now commenced specialty o…
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My JCU Pharmacy Experience: Marissa Ryan – Cancer Services Pharmacist
Mon, 1 Nov 2021
Categories: Research, Alumni.
Pharmacy Alumni Marissa Ryan chose pharmacy because of her love for chemistry, biology and mathematics and is now a cancer services pharmacist at The Princess Alexandra Hospital.
One of the highlight…
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Dean's Learning and Teaching Excellence Award Winners 2021
Fri, 26 Nov 2021
The College of Medicine and Dentistry Teaching Excellence Awards are to recognise staff who have made exceptional contributions to learning and teaching in the College.
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JCU junior doctor recognised
Fri, 26 Nov 2021
Categories: Students.
James Cook University medicine graduate Dr Samuel Smith’s dedication as an educator and advocate have earned him a Queensland Junior Doctor of the Year award.
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JCU growing Mackay region health workforce
Fri, 3 Dec 2021
Categories: Staff, Students, Alumni.
Dr Elissa Hatherly is focused on building the region’s health workforce as the new Head of James Cook University’s Mackay Clinical School.
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Medical students honour lecturer's legacy
Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Categories: Students.
Third-year JCU medicine students Hayley Skinner and Jasper Lawson are the first Maggie Grant-Wronski Memorial Bursary winners to embark on a clinical placement in Alice Springs.
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