Wangaratta doctor Olivia Stuart has taken out a coveted honour in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) annual Victorian awards.
Dr Stuart, who practises at Gateway Health, has been named the Victorian GP Supervisor of the Year.
The awards acknowledge GPs, registrars, and practices and practice teams who make an outstanding contribution to the health and wellbeing of their communities.
RACGP Victoria chair Dr Anita Munoz said Dr Stuart, along with the three other category winners, exemplify what it means to deliver high-quality care.
"They are trusted by their patients, admired by their peers, and play a vital role in strengthening the health of their communities," Dr Munoz said.
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“To be recognised with these awards is a testament to their leadership and impact."
Dr Stuart demonstrates a long-standing commitment to general practice training, with over 20 years mentoring numerous GPs in training.
Her award citation noted she was an excellent role model for registrars, demonstrating clinical excellence, compassion, and a patient-centred approach.
"Her experience providing weekly outreach clinics to Aboriginal communities also enables to her to guide and mentor registrars in delivering respectful, culturally safe care," the citation read.
Dr Stuart said it was a privilege to receive the award.
“I am lucky enough to work at Gateway Health which fosters a culture of learning and teaching," she said.
"I am grateful to be in the position to educate and guide the next generation of GPs, for they will provide healthcare to us in the future.
"I enjoy seeing registrars grow, gain confidence and develop the skills necessary for a career in General Practice.
"As a rural GP our community relies on registrars for care.”
The winners from Victoria have been shortlisted for the national RACGP Awards, which will be presented at the RACGP GP25 conference in Brisbane in November.
