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Dr Dan McCarney | FACEM Port Macquarie and Kempsey | NSW co-ATN DEMT
Dan is an emergency physician working at both Port Macquarie Base and Kempsey District Hospitals as well as co-DEMT of the NSW ATN. He completed his FACEM training primarily on the Gold Coast, though his roots are in rural NSW, and he has worked across a wide range of roles and sites throughout NSW and Queensland. Dan has a strong passion for teaching, education, retrieval, and rural medicine, and has held supervisory and educational roles throughout much of his career. He also served as Director of the Kempsey Emergency Department from April 2022 to July 2024 and previously worked in retrieval medicine for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service in Tamworth. Outside of medicine, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and children. He is an avid golfer and a keen follower of rugby league, reflecting his love of sport and community.
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Dr Desiree Jongco | FACEM John Hunter Hospital | Lower Hunter EMTN DEMT | NSW ATN co-DEMT
Desiree is an Emergency Physician currently working at John Hunter Hospital and serving as co-DEMT for the NSW ATN. She completed her FACEM training in the Greater Newcastle area and brings over a year of experience as a DEMT, as well as more than five years as a Local Workplace-Based Assessment Coordinator. A strong advocate for trainees, Dr Jongco has a deep understanding of the structure and requirements of the FACEM training program and is passionate about expanding emergency medicine training opportunities across regional, rural, and remote areas. Outside of work Desiree is an avid dancer and singer.
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Dr Geetha Gokul Naidu | FACEM Tamworth | DEMT
Geetha was born and raised in Malaysia and completed her medical studies through a joint program between the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Penang Medical College. After her internship at a major referral hospital in Malaysia, she spent most of her post-graduate years working in rural Malaysia before moving to Australia to pursue Fellowship in Emergency Medicine as an International Medical Graduate. She is now an Emergency Physician and co-DEMT at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. Geetha is passionate about highlighting the value of rural emergency medicine within fellowship training and is committed to creating meaningful learning opportunities for trainees. She feels privileged to work alongside a team of like-minded clinicians who share her vision of bringing rural emergency medicine to the forefront of emergency care training.
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Dr Karen Coss | FACEM Tamworth | DEM
Karen is the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. Originally from Central Queensland, she studied medicine in Adelaide before relocating to Tamworth to complete her internship and specialist emergency training. For the past five years, Karen has worked as a staff specialist in the department, balancing her career in medicine with family life and farming. She brings a wealth of complementary critical care experience, having previously worked with the Tamworth Helicopter Retrieval Service. A passionate advocate for rural health, Karen has also contributed to Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET), supporting the delivery of emergency medical education to rural doctors and nurses.
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Dr Digby Hone | FACEM Port Macquarie and Kempsey | DEM
Digby is an Emergency Physician at Port Macquarie Hospital, where he also serves as the Director of Emergency Medicine (DEM). A graduate of the University of Sydney, he brings a strong clinical background and a deep commitment to patient-centred care to his leadership role. Throughout his career, Digby has been actively involved in advancing emergency medicine practices, mentoring junior clinicians, and improving the delivery of acute care services within regional health settings.
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Dr Dawn Martin | FACEM Port Macquarie and Kempsey | Network Director Hastings Macleay
Dawn is an emergency physician working across Kempsey and Port Macquarie Hospitals. She studied medicine at the University of Southampton in the UK and now holds several senior academic and leadership positions, including Network Director of the Hastings Macleay Clinical Network, Associate Professor of Medicine at Charles Sturt University, and Head of Campus for the Hastings Macleay Clinical School. She also leads the WBA programme for the Mid North Coast and is a Conjoint Lecturer with the University of NSW.
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Dr Andrew Orr | FACEM Port Macquarie and Kempsey | DEMT
Andrew is an emergency physician at Port Macquarie and Kempsey Hospitals, where he also contributes to training as Co-DEMT. He studied medicine at the University of New South Wales and is committed to advancing emergency medicine education.
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Dr Sam Tonkin | FACEM Port Macquarie and Kempsey | DEMT
Sam is an emergency physician at Kempsey and Port Macquarie Hospitals and serves as Co-DEMT at Port Macquarie. He studied medicine at the University of Birmingham in the UK and combines clinical practice with a strong focus on supporting trainee development.
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Dr David Thomson | FACEM Kempsey and Port Macquarie | DEM
Dave is an emergency physician (FACEM) working in the Hastings Macleay region at both Kempsey and Port Macquarie Emergency Departments. He is currently the DEM at Kempsey Hospital. He did almost all of his ACEM training in the Newcastle region before moving to Port Macquarie with his family 8 years ago. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, watching the footy and catching up with friends.
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Dr Rory Gleadhill | FACEM John Hunter | DEMT
Rory is an emergency physician at John Hunter Hospital, where he also serves as Co-DEMT. He studied medicine at the University of Newcastle and plays a key role in guiding emergency medicine trainees at the hospital. He is passionate about teaching and takes pride in helping trainees build confidence and competence in the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine.
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Dr Tim Cowan | FACEM John Hunter | DEMT
Tim is an Emergency Physician at John Hunter Hospital, where he also serves as Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Training (Co-DEMT), supporting the education and professional development of junior doctors within the department. He completed his medical studies at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and has since developed a career that combines strong clinical acumen with a passion for teaching and mentorship.
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Dr Nicholas Dafters | FACEM Calvary Mater | DEMT
Nick is a FACEM and co-DEMT at Calvary Mater hospital originally from Glasgow, Scotland, where he earned his medical degree from the University of Glasgow in 1999. He began his career as a junior doctor in Scotland before completing specialist training in General Practice and working across the Highlands and Islands. In 2007, Nick permanently relocated to Australia and undertook further training in Emergency Medicine, gaining broad experience in paediatrics, obstetrics, intensive care, and retrieval medicine. He plays a key role in training future emergency physicians and has a strong interest in medical simulation and disaster management.
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Dr Mustafa Majeed Omar | FACEM Calvary Mater
Mustafa is emergency medicine specialist in Newcastle, NSW. Mustafa previously assisted as the acting DMS at Manning Base Hospital before returning to Calvary-Mater as a staff specialist. He is also an AFRACMA and studying MBA in Healthcare management with Deakin University. Mustafa is also an Executive Member of the Australian Islamic Medical Association central team and president of Newcastle AIMA Chapter.
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Dr Hamish Kent | FACEM Tamworth | DEMT
Hamish an emergency physician who has worked in Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital since 2019, where he also works as Co-DEMT. After graduating from UQ, he trained predominantly in SEQ, developing a passion for clinical work as well as teaching and mentoring in emergency medicine. He enjoys assisting junior doctors to strengthen their confidence and skills maintain a healthy work life balance, and career longevity. In his spare time, he enjoys various outdoor pursuits, building surf boards in his shed, and testing them all over the east coast and beyond.
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Dr Jonathon Candrick | FACEM Maitland | DEMT
Jonathan is an emergency physician at Maitland Hospital, where he also serves as Co-DEMT. A graduate of the University of Sydney, he combines his clinical work with a strong interest in teaching and mentorship. He’s passionate about supporting trainee doctors as they develop their skills and confidence in emergency medicine.
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Dr Jocelyn Keage | FACEM Maitland | DEMT
Jocelyn is an Emergency Physician at Maitland Hospital and serves as Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Training (Co-DEMT). She studied medicine at Monash University and is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred emergency care while mentoring the next generation of clinicians. In her role, Jocelyn is actively involved in developing and supporting training programs that foster clinical excellence, professional growth, and resilience among junior doctors.
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Dr Ed Irving | FACEM Port Macquarie and Kempsey | DEMT
Dr. Ed Irving is a FACEM based in Port Macquarie and Kempsey, where he also serves as DEMT at Kempsey Hospital. Beyond medicine, Ed keeps life grounded and lively with his three kids, five chickens, and a love for the Sydney Swans. He describes himself as “fairly basic,” but colleagues know him for his approachable style, steady commitment, and genuine care for both patients and trainees.
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Dr Bryan Schnabel | FACEM Belmont | DEMT
Bryan started his training in Tamworth and was elected to Fellowship in 2018. He now works part-time at Belmont Hospital as a Staff Specialist, where he continues to provide high-quality emergency care. Additionally, Bryan is a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of Newcastle for the School of Medicine and Public Health. In this role, he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical clinical experience.
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Dr Tim Arnold | FACEM FACRRM Belmont | DEM
Tim is an Emergency Physician and Director of Emergency Medicine (DEM) at Belmont Hospital, where he also serves as a Conjoint Lecturer with the University of Newcastle. Also a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), Tim brings a broad, multidisciplinary perspective to emergency medicine practice and education particularly in RRR areas. His diverse clinical background enhances his ability to provide comprehensive patient care and to mentor emerging clinicians in developing well-rounded, patient-centred approaches to emergency medicine.
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Dr Carla Ceccarelli | FACEM John Hunter | DEMT
Carla is an emergency physician at Calvary Mater Hospital, where she also serves as Co-DEMT. She completed her medical studies at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and is dedicated to clinical excellence and mentoring future emergency physicians. Through her dual focus on frontline care and trainee support, she contributes meaningfully to strengthening the emergency medicine workforce and fostering a culture of learning within the department.
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