The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is proud to announce Dr Kean-Seng Lim, of Mt Druitt Medical Centre, NSW, as the recipient of the 2015 RACGP General Practitioner of the Year Award.
This prestigious award is presented to a GP who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the general practice profession, excellence in primary healthcare provision, and significant involvement in training and continuing professional development.
Presenting the award on the eve of the GP15 conference in Melbourne, RACGP President, Dr Frank R Jones, congratulated Dr Lim for his long standing commitment to high quality general practice services and dedication to student training.
“Dr Lim has shown a true passion for and commitment to integrated care and the needs of his community,” Dr Jones said.
“He is highly regarded amongst his peers for his knowledge, leadership and devotion to his patients, staff, colleagues, registrars and students.
“Dr Lim has also been integral to the development of a schools-based obesity prevention and lifestyle education program in western Sydney, which is empowering high school students to make healthy choices for the future. I congratulate him for achieving this great honour.”
GP15 – the RACGP’s annual conference for general practice – runs from September 21-23 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Visit the GP15 website for more information.