Introducing our Academic GP Registrars

Welcome to our three new Academic Registrars for 2026.

We are delighted to welcome our 2026 Academic GP Registrars to the Department of General Practice and Primary Care. Academic GP training offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical general practice with research, teaching and scholarly development. We are proud to support the next generation of academic leaders in primary care.

This year, our registrars are undertaking a diverse range of projects in general practice research as well as assisting with our teaching and learning team.

Dr Meryl Thomas

What are the prevalence and associations of hair loss disorders in Australian general practice?

Primary Supervisor: Christine Hallinan

Co-supervisor: Anneliese Willems

Dr Kirthana Ketheeswaran

The CRISP trial: assessing bowel cancer risk in general practice – a 5-year follow-up

Primary Supervisor: Sibel Saya

Co-supervisor: Jennifer McIntosh

Dr Stephanie Ivezic

MyMedicare: blended funding and its impact on clinical practice – a qualitative study of Australian general practitioners

Primary Supervisor: Kylie Vuong

Co-supervisor: Lena Sanci and Sandra Davidson