Kate Hurst

Dedicated and driven junior doctor with a strong academic background, extensive rural and community engagement, and a deep commitment to orthopaedic surgery. Recognised for research contributions, leadership in rural medical education, and a consistent track record of excellence across clinical, academic, and extracurricular domains.

Winner – AOA NSW Women’s Essay Competition (2022)

Finalist – Dr Jonathon Herald Orthopaedic Scholarship (2023)

Presenter – Rural Doctors Network Symposium (2021, 2022)

Presenter – Towards Unity for Health International Conference (2022)

Presenter – Shoalhaven Rural Health Conference (2023)

Abstract – AOFAS: Plantar Fascia Release vs Botox (2024)

RDAA Rural Medical Student of the Year (2023)

Joshua Scott Paul Memorial Award for Rural Service (2023)

Dean’s Merit & Commendation Lists – 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022

• Winner, AOA NSW Women’s Essay Competition, 2022
• Finalist, Dr Jonathon Herald Orthopaedic Scholarship, 2023
• Presenter, Rural Doctors Network Symposium, 2021, 2022
• Presenter, Towards Unity for Health International Conference, 2022
• Presenter, Shoalhaven Rural Health Conference, 2023
• Abstract, AOFAS: Plantar Fascia Release vs Botox, 2024
• RDAA Rural Medical Student of the Year, 2023
• Joshua Scott Paul Memorial Award for Rural Service, 2023
• Dean’s Merit & Commendation Lists, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022

• Youth Ambassador, Red Cross, 01/2012 - Present
• Volunteer, Kurrajong Early Intervention Centre, 2014
• Volunteer, Legacy Australia, 01/2012 - 12/2016
• Volunteer, Peter Street Medical Centre, 01/2014 - Present
• Volunteer, Riverina Cancer Care Centre, 01/2014 - Present
• Fundraiser, Cancer Council March Charge, $723 raised, 2021
• Biology Demonstrator, UOW, 2019
• Peer Support Leader, MDCC, 2016
• Altar Server, Sacred Heart Wagga, 01/2011 - 12/2016
• Netball Coach, 01/2013 - 12/2015
• Rounds Rural High School Representative, 01/2020 - 12/2021
• High School Medicine Mentor, 01/2020 - Present
• MS 24-Hour Swim Fundraiser, $5,000 raised, 2021

First Aid & CPR

EMST Provider

Accreditation at Calvary Riverina Hospital for Surgical Assisting

Mental Health First Aid

Working With Children Check

National Police Check

RSA & RCG

Full NSW Driver’s Licence & Vehicle Owner

• Notre Dame Rural Medicine Scholarship, 2016
• Kerrie Matthews Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 2015, 2016
• Top of Year, Studies of Religion, Australian Studies
• Sports Distinction Awards, NSWCCC Swimming Representative, 2011, 2016
• All-Rounder & Academic Merit Awards, Multiple Years