Bunbury’s Doctor Fiona Spencer awarded WA Junior Doctor of the Year
A Bunbury woman has been named WA Junior Doctor of the Year at one of the most prestigious medical ceremonies in the nation.
The accolade was awarded to Dr Fiona Spencer of Bunbury Regional Hospital earlier this month by the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils.
An annually recognised honour, the award acknowledges medical experts across Australia and New Zealand who have made valuable contributions to prevocational medical education and training.
The 29-year-old said the honour was a reflection of her own mentors and peers who have helped her along the way.
“I have been fortunate to have been supported throughout my early years as a doctor by amazing, dedicated staff from different backgrounds,” she said.
“I feel very humbled to have won this award, I love that I am able to help my local community.”
The celebrated medic grew up in Bunbury after her family immigrated from Zimbabwe, only leaving the South West to complete her university studies.
A strong advocate for her fellow junior medical officers, Dr Spencer has also been integral in the development of Bunbury Regional Hospital’s observership program, which provides an opportunity into the Australian medical system for international medical graduates.
Always giving back to the community, she is also actively involved with numerous community medical mentor programs and is on the Bunbury Doctor to Doctor Support Mentor Program committee.
Bunbury Regional Hospital director Jeff Calver said Dr Spencer had excelled throughout her medical career, quickly becoming a leader among her peers.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Dr Spencer as part of our team and thank her for her continued care for country WA,” he said.
“She has quickly become a vital member of the South West community, representing regional junior doctors and helping to streamline their learning.
In addition to the honour, Dr Spencer has also been named a finalist in the Rural Health Excellence Awards in the Junior Doctor of the Year category, with winners to be announced later this month.
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