Examination Prizes
Bryan Hudson Medal
Adult Medicine Division
The Medal is awarded to the trainee with the highest aggregate combined percentage in the RACP Written and Clinical Examinations in Adult Medicine. Trainees who sit both examinations for the first time are eligible for the prize. The award includes airfares and accommodation to attend the Convocation Ceremony for the Medal presentation.
Dr Anthea Gibbons | 2024 recipient
Dr Anthea Gibbons is a Haematology Advanced Trainee currently training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. She has a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Queensland, where she graduated valedictorian. She undertook her early training across a diversity of health services in Queensland, in Brisbane, Logan and Hervey Bay.
Anthea discovered her love of internal medicine on seemingly endless ward rounds fuelled by coffee and camaraderie. She continues to balance her passion for patient care with her ongoing research goals in the field of AL amyloidosis. Outside of medicine, Anthea enjoys socially competing in triathlons and balances this out with her appreciation for fine wine, exceptional food and great company.
Anthea would like to thank the team at Princess Alexandra Hospital for all their support in preparing for the examinations. She would also like to thank her family, friends and study group for bringing joy to foil the intense study.
Examination Medal in Paediatrics & Child Health
Paediatrics & Child Health Division
The Medal is awarded to the trainee with the highest aggregate combined percentage in the RACP Written and Clinical Examinations in Paediatrics & Child Health. Trainees who sit both examinations for the first time are eligible for the prize. The award includes airfares and accommodation to attend the Convocation Ceremony for the Medal presentation.
Dr Lauren Madigan | 2024 recipient
Dr Lauren Madigan is a current Oncology Fellow in Paediatrics and Child Health at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in NSW, Australia.
She completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Sydney in 2019 and went on to commence paediatric training in 2022. She completed her Basic Training in Paediatrics at the Sydney Children’s Hospital and subsequently commenced Advanced Training in Paediatric Medical Oncology in 2025. She is aiming to specialise as a paediatric oncologist, with a special interest in leukaemia and bone marrow transplantation. Outside of work, she can be found exploring Sydney’s beautiful coastline, either running or snorkelling.
Lauren would like to extend a huge thank you for all the support provided by Consultants, Advanced Trainees and peers at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, as well as Campbelltown Hospital, where she completed 9 months of her Basic Training. This award would also not have been possible without the unwavering support from family and friends who have stood by her through all the ups and downs of this journey, and to them, she extends her sincere thanks.
Dr Erica White | 2024 recipient
Dr Erica White graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) in 2018. She worked in Victoria at Barwon Health and the Royal Women’s Hospital, before moving to Adelaide to complete her Basic Physician Training. In 2025, she returned to Victoria and commenced her Advanced Training in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine and General Paediatrics at the Mercy Hospital for Women.
Erica would like to extend her heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the Consultants, Advanced Trainees and staff in Adelaide for their strong support and education leading up to the RACP examinations. She is honoured to receive this award and acknowledges that it would not have been possible without the support from her family, friends and colleagues. She looks forward to continuing to learn and thrive in her career and make a difference in the lives of our smallest patients and their families.
See past Division prize recipients.
Deane Southgate Award
Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM)
The Award is presented to the trainee with the highest average percentage for the AFOEM Written and Practical Examinations. Trainees who sit and pass both the AFOEM Stage B Written and AFOEM Stage B Practical Examinations in the same year are eligible. The Award presentation takes place at the Convocation Ceremony.
Dr Anne Khouri | 2025 recipient
Dr Anne Khouri obtained an MBBS from the University of Western Australia in 2004 and then undertook four years of training at Royal Perth Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital. In 2009 she obtained a Diploma of Child Health. In 2010 Dr Khouri obtained a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, winning the Edward Gawthorn Award.
Dr Khouri spent 12 years working as a General Practitioner, also undertaking work as a Medical Officer at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre and as a Surgical Assistant in orthopaedics.
In 2022 Dr Khouri joined the Occupational Physician Training Program, obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety at Curtin University in 2025. Dr Khouri currently holds a position as a Sessional Lecturer at the Curtin University School of Medicine.
Sue Morey Medal
Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM)
The Medal is awarded to the trainee who has achieved the best overall performance in the AFPHM Oral Examination. Trainees who have completed the AFPHM Oral Examination are eligible for consideration in that prize year.
The Sue Morey Medal, formerly the Faculty Medal, was first presented in 2001. In 2013, the Medal was renamed in honour of Dr Morey – the first Faculty President and founding Fellow of the AFPHM, who continues to be a leading figure in the field of public health medicine in Australia.
Dr Nathan Scott | 2025 recipient
Dr Nathan Scott is a final year advanced trainee in Public Health Medicine completing his training at the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, Victoria. His current work focuses on identifying ways to improve equitable access to health care among vulnerable population groups, including those experiencing social and economic disadvantage.
Nathan graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Doctor of Medicine and subsequently from the University of Sydney with a Master of Public Health, before relocating to Melbourne in 2023 to commence public health training. His professional interests include combining emerging public health evidence and community insights to improve equity and health outcomes for disadvantaged populations. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.
Nathan would like to sincerely thank his study group, colleagues, supervisors, mentors, family, and friends for their support and encouragement throughout the past year whilst preparing for this exam.
AFRM Basmajian Prize and Katrak Medal
Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM)
The Prize and Medal are awarded to the trainee who has achieved the best overall performance in the AFRM Fellowship Clinical Examinations (General). The recipient is presented the Katrak Medal at the Convocation Ceremony and receives the $1000 prize.
Dr Jessica Head | 2025 recipient
Dr Jess Head completed her postgraduate medical training at Monash University in 2017, following a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne. She's currently undertaking further training in Pain Medicine through the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Fellowship of Pain Medicine.
Her rehabilitation training has varied, including specialty rotations in Spinal Medicine, Acquired Brain Injury, and Amputee Rehabilitation across Victoria and New South Wales. Jess has a special interest in complex pain management and is undertaking a procedural endorsement program in interventional pain management next year.
At home, she's the proud mum of 2 active boys and has a wonderful husband who has supported her through all the various exams, moves, and training requirements.
AFRM Paediatric Merit Award
Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM)
The award is presented to the trainee who has achieved best overall performance in the AFRM Fellowship Clinical Examinations (Paediatrics). The candidate must achieve a minimum score of 80% to receive this award. The recipient receives $1000 and a certificate presented at the Convocation Ceremony.
Dr Kate Middleton | 2024 recipient
Dr Kate Middleton is dual training in paediatric rehabilitation medicine and community paediatrics. She currently works in Victoria at the Royal Children's Hospital and has worked with the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service over the last 2 years of her training. She has a Bachelor of Surgery/Bachelor of Medicine from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Melbourne. She is completing a Masters in Bioethics at Monash University.
She has a strong interest in helping young people living with disability achieve their individual goals and supporting their participation and quality of life. She enjoys the teamwork involved in rehabilitation medicine. She has research interests in medical ethics and brain injury, and volunteers as an editor for a paediatric rehabilitation journal.
Kate would like to thank her husband, daughter, colleagues, study/survival group and friends for their support throughout the exam preparation. Like most things in paediatric rehab, it was a multidisciplinary team effort.