RACP International Medal
Nominations now open, closing 5pm AEST Saturday, 30 September 2023.
The RACP International Medal recognises a member of the College who has provided outstanding service in developing countries.
This prestigious prize is awarded annually at the RACP College Ceremony.
Previous Recipients
Professor Alicia Jenkins
2022 recipient
Professor Gregory Fox
2021 recipient
Dr Kamalini Lokuge OAM
2020 recipient
Dr Christine Sanderson
2019 recipient
Dr Phillip du Cros
2018 recipient
Professor Maxine Whittaker
2017 recipient
The Medal was not awarded in 2023.
See our past RACP International Medal recipients.
Eligibility
A Fellow of an RACP Division, Faculty and/or Chapter is eligible for nomination if they're:
- a resident or undertaking significant work in 1 or more developing countries*
OR
- working for an international aid organisation, providing assistance to those deemed in crisis
Ineligible nominees are those who:
- submit a nomination on their own behalf
- are a current RACP Board member
- are a current RACP staff member
- have held the office of President of the RACP
- are a past recipient of the RACP International Medal
All RACP Fellows or trainees can nominate an eligible Fellow.
* The term ‘developing countries’ includes those identified by the United Nations Human Development Index.
Nominate
Read the terms and conditions before submitting a nomination.
Inform the nominee of your intent to submit a nomination.
Email a completed nomination form addressing the selection criteria to foundation@racp.edu.au together with:
- CV of the nominee
- two letters of support
- other relevant supporting documentation (optional)
Note: A nomination is not complete and cannot be progressed unless all required documentation is received.
Download nomination form (DOC)
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Selection criteria
The assessment of the nominee's contribution in relation to others is an essential part of nomination. Please detail how your nominee has addressed all of the selection criteria:
1. Contribution to clinical and public service
How has the nominee made a significant and sustained contribution to clinical and public service?
2. Professional leadership
Demonstrate the nominee's outstanding leadership in developing and promoting initiatives to improve available clinical service available.
3. Advocacy
What significant advocacy has the nominee performed on behalf of international communities in health policy, health research or other areas of health importance?
4. Mentoring and training
How has the nominee proven their commitment to mentoring and training future and current physicians, medical graduates, and health practitioners?
Selection process
The RACP Fellowship Committee will review all eligible nominations received and select an RACP International Medal recipient.
The Fellowship Committee reserve the right not to select a recipient if all nominations received don't sufficiently meet the criteria.
For more information about the RACP International Medal, contact the RACP Foundation.
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