Nominations for the following Awards are now open!

The Geoff Marel Award

In 1999 the Postgraduate Medical Council sought to recognise the significant work of the late Associate Professor Geoff Marel through an annual award. This prestigious award has been continued by HETI in memory of Associate Professor Geoff Marel. This award recognises the work of a DPET, Term Supervisor or Clinical Educator who has made substantial contributions to the education and support of prevocational trainees in their PGY1 and/or PGY2 years.

Nominations for the Geoff Marel Award can be made by prevocational trainees in their PGY1 or PGY2 year only.

The winner of The Geoff Marel Award will be the NSW nominee for the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils (CPMEC) Australia & New Zealand ‘Clinical Educator of the Year’ award.

The Judy Muller Award

The Judy Muller Award recognises the work of a JMO Manager, Education Support Officer or an Administrative Officer who has made a substantial contribution to the education and support of prevocational trainees in their PGY1 or PGY2 years. This award is in recognition of the longstanding contribution for the education and support of prevocational trainees by the late Ms Judy Muller.

Nominations for the Judy Muller Award can be made by prevocational trainees in their PGY1 or PGY2 year only.

The JMO of the Year Award

This award recognises the work of a JMO who has made substantial contributions to the education and support of prevocational trainees.

Nominations for the JMO of the Year Award can be made by any prevocational stakeholder.

The winner of the JMO of the Year Award will be the NSW nominee for the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils (CPMEC) Australia & New Zealand ‘Junior Doctor of the Year’ award.

2022 Award recipient

Read the news article for more information about the 2022 Prevocational Award winners.

Geoff Marel Award

The 2022 Geoff Marel Award is presented to Dr Yasmin Ashraff from Liverpool Hospital. Dr Ashraff is recognised for her commitment and passion for implementing education programs, mentoring, and supporting the education, training, and welfare of junior doctors.

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Judy Muller Award

The 2022 Judy Muller Award is presented to Ms Jennifer Sleiman, JMO Manager at Auburn Hospital. Ms Sleiman is recognised for her ongoing passion and dedication to improve the education, training and welfare of junior doctors and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

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JMO of the Year Award

The 2022 JMO of the Year Award is presented to Dr Thomas Goubar, Resident Medical Officer at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Dr Goubar is recognised for improving the education, training, and welfare of his peers not only at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, but in Rural & Regional NSW and Australia. Dr Goubar is currently the NSW JMO Forum representative for Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.