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Record number of Indigenous students set to study medicine at University of Queensland
A record number of First Nations students are enrolled to study medicine at the University of Queensland (UQ) with six doctors graduating this year.
Key points:
- Dr Noel Hayman says more Indigenous doctors will mean better health outcomes for First Nations people
- He says there are currently about 250 Indigenous doctors
- There are 35 Indigenous students enrolled in medicine at UQ for next year
It is a proud moment for Noel Hayman, who became one of Queensland’s first Indigenous medical graduates when he completed his studies in 1990.
He said he strongly believes First Nations medical practitioners can deliver better health outcomes for their people.
“We need more Indigenous doctors and the more Indigenous doctors we produce, the better outcomes,”…
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