Curtin University has marked a proud milestone with the graduation of three Aboriginal doctors who are set to begin their medical careers in Western Australia.
Jaaron Davis, Daisy Alps and Arkayla McPhee have completed the five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree at Curtin Medical School on the University’s Bentley Campus.
Their achievement underscores Curtin’s commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and addressing the shortage of culturally informed healthcare professionals in rural and regional areas.
Curtin Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne said the graduates’ success was a moment of immense pride for the University and an important step toward closing the health gap.
“Increasing the number of Aboriginal doctors is essential to closing the health gap, strengthening culturally informed healthcare and inspiring the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals,” Professor Hayne said.
She said the graduation of Arkayla, Daisy and Jaaron represented both a personal triumph for the new doctors and a significant milestone for the University and the broader healthcare system.
