qualifications: MPH/MBA
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Researcher
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Lecturer, Public Health
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Lecturer, Medical Education
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Senior Lecturer, Public Health
qualifications: FACRRM
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Associate Professor
Australia
A rural generalist, integrating clinical practice with research and medical education. Experience, expertise and interest in competency based medical education, assessment and program design and delivery in undergraduate, postgraduate and inter professional learning environments in Australia and internationally.
qualifications: FAFPHM
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Associate Professor
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Associate Professor
Dr Paula Heggarty is academic and assessment coordinator for year 4 in the JCU College of Medicine and Dentistry. Her main interest is the development of learner-centred education programs in undergraduate and post graduate programs. She focuses on the development of learning and teaching resources including online learning modules and support programs. Clinical reasoning, support of students at risk, general practice simulation clinics and formative assessment are other areas of focus. She was awarded a National award from the Office of Learning and teaching in 2014 for Outstanding Contribution to student learning. She strives to strengthen collaboration within General Practice sector including Primary Health Networks, the RACGP, and ACRRM.
qualifications: FACRRM
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Head of Clinical School
Australia
Prof Tarun Sen Gupta is Dean and Academic Head (Acting) and Head of the Townsville Clinical School at the James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry, North Queensland, Australia. He was in rural practice in Richmond, north-west Queensland from 1987-1993, and has worked in rural medical education since 1993. He is a Rural Generalist Training Adviser for Queensland's Rural Generalist Pathway, a board member of the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland, and Chair of the ACRRM Education Council.
qualifications: FRCGP
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Professor
Australia
medical education, rural health care, workforce
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Professor of Medical Education
Community engagement to translate the MSPSS into Diné bizaad (Navajo)
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Patients’ perspectives on diabetic foot complications
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Cognition, physical function and life purpose in the rural elderly population
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WONCA South Asia Region Conference 2025, 4–6 April 2025, Bengaluru, India
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WONCA Asia Pacific Region Conference 2025: Primary Care Transformation; Implementing High-value, High-quality Care!, 24–27 April 2025, Busan Korea
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9th European Young Family Doctors' Movement (EYFDM Forum), 25–27 April 2025, Grande Région
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Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network's National Rural Health Conference, 1–3 May 2025, Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
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The Global Advanced Practice Summit: Improving Healthcare and Building Global Collaboration, 13 May 2025, online
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NRHA 30th Health Equity Conference, 19–20 May 2025, Atlanta, GA, USA
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NRHA 48th Annual Rural Health Conference, 20–23 May 2025, Atlanta, GA, USA
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2025 International Rural Nursing Conference, 27–30 May 2025, Arlington, TX, USA
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BC Rural Health Conference 2025, 6–8 June 2025, Prince George, BC, Canada
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4th International Indigenous Health & Wellbeing Conference 2025, 16–19 June 2025, Adelaide Convention Centre, Kaurna Country, Australia
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14th EURIPA Rural Health Forum. Rural Reformation: Meeting Wellbeing and Healthcare Needs in Rural Communities, 26–28 June 2025, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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Rethinking Remote 2025: Scotland's Rural Health Conference
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16th National Allied Health Conference: Empowering lives, shaping healthcare, 11–14 August 2025, Adelaide, Australia
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WONCA World Conference 2025: New Vision for Primary Health Care and Sustainable Development, 17–21 September 2025, Lisbon, Portugal
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NRHA 23rd Rural Health Clinic Conference, 23–24 September 2025, Kansas, MO, USA
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2025 Health Leadership Congress, 22–24 October 2025, Darwin, Australia
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Rural Mental Health Conference 2025 (RMHC25), 5–7 November 2025, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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4th EURACT Medical Education Conference, 23–25 April 2026, Iasi, Romania
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9th WONCA Africa Region Conference 2026, 10 & 11 September 2026, Gaborone, Botswana
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18th National Rural Health Conference, 14–17 September 2026, Adelaide, SA, Australia