Giving stories

Breaking down barriers for rural and remote medical students.

The following is an excerpt of Jess’s speech to donors, staff and students at the Faculty’s annual Prizes and Scholarships event.

Melanoma is Australia’s national cancer, with an estimated 17,000 Australians diagnosed with invasive melanoma and more than 1,400 people losing their lives to the disease each year.

Queensland is best known for its pristine beaches, rugged outback landscapes and perfect weather. But with year-round opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, the ‘Sunshine State’ has also earned the ranking of highest rate of melanoma in Australia.

When Fran was diagnosed with vulvar cancer, many people in her life hadn't even heard of it. But the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer was there to help.

When Tammy was told that she might need a hysterectomy at age 36, she thought her dream of having a family was over. Then she was offered a place on a revolutionary clinical trial...

Ovarian cancer survivor Jane Grealy is determined to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with gynaecological cancers, but she needs your help...

A career in rural and remote medicine offers you unique opportunities and experiences and the chance to build lasting relationships with patients.

The University of Queensland’s Rural Clinical School (UQRCS)’s inaugural Immersion Program is inspiring medical students by putting them inside the communities they could one day support.

For medical student Connor, receiving the 2022 Rockhampton Rural Health Scholarship was a huge relief.