We are delighted to welcome you to the inaugural General Practice Excellence, an evening dedicated to recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements, leadership and contribution of individuals who are shaping the future of general practice and rural education.

This special occasion also marks a significant milestone for Monash University’s medical school, 50 years of general practice education and excellence. For five decades, Monash has played an important role in educating and supporting generations of general practitioners, educators and rural health leaders, helping to shape the future of primary care in Australia and beyond.

The evening will feature the presentation of five distinguished awards, celebrating excellence in teaching, supervision, clinical practice, leadership and rural education:

The John Murtagh Award for Teaching Excellence
General Practice Supervisor Teaching Excellence Award
The Distinguished General Practitioner Award
The Emerging General Practitioner Leader Alumnus Award
The John Murtagh AO and Dr Jill Murtagh Award for Excellence in Rural General Practice Education

The awards ceremony will be followed by a cocktail reception, providing an opportunity for guests to connect with colleagues, fellow alumni and leaders in general practice, and to come together to celebrate the exceptional achievements and contributions of this year’s award recipients.

DATE	Thursday 26 November 2026
TIME	5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
VENUE	The Count's (Part of the The Ian Potter Centre of Performing Arts) 48 Exhibition Walk, Monash University, Clayton campus
FORMAT	In-person only
RSVP	by Friday 30 October 2026

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of recognition, connection and celebration as we honour excellence across the general practice community.

Contact the host of GP Excellence | Celebrating 50 Years of General Practice in the Monash Medical School

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