Judges and friends of The Young Doctors Essay Competition
The Young Doctors Essay Competition aims to foster the intellectual growth of aspiring doctors, providing students with a platform to demonstrate and hone their ideas.
At the heart of this transformative journey are our dedicated judges. These professionals bring a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to the competition, reflecting their dedication to shaping the future of healthcare.
We welcome you to learn more about their remarkable achievements and the significant role they play in inspiring the next generation of medical minds:
Meet the Judges
Dr. Louise Peach
Dr. Louise Peach is a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, specialising in major colorectal and urology surgeries. She has a particular interest in frailty and perioperative delirium, conditions critical to optimising surgical outcomes for older and more vulnerable patients. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh in 2011, Dr. Peach was appointed as a Consultant Anaesthetist in 2021. Her expertise has been pivotal in advancing perioperative care, exemplified through her leadership as the Principal Investigator for the SNAP3 study at Western General Hospital. Beyond her clinical and research contributions, Dr. Peach facilitates ethical discussions for first-year MBChB students at the University of Edinburgh, guiding them in synthesising complex medical dilemmas and fostering ethical reasoning. We are honoured to welcome Dr. Louise Peach as a judge for the Young Doctors Essay Competition. Her wealth of experience and insight into the complexities of modern medicine ensures a valuable perspective that will empower students to think deeply about the challenges and opportunities in patient care.
Professor Keith McNaught
Dr. Keith McNaught is the Associate Professor and Rural Academic Lead at Curtin Medical School. With over 40 years of experience, he is a passionate advocate for advancing regional medical education, and specialises in curating innovative medical education programs to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural and Indigenous communities. An accomplished researcher with over 40 peer-reviewed publications, Professor McNaught combines academic leadership with practical impact. His expertise spans medical education, health equity, and values-based leadership, exemplified by his tenure as Regional Director of Mission Integration at St John of God Health Care from 2015 to 2019. We are delighted to welcome Professor McNaught as a judge for the Young Doctors Essay Competition. We are delighted to have Professor Keith McNaught as a judge for the Young Doctors Essay Competition. His extensive experience in rural healthcare, medical education, and leadership will inspire participants to think critically about equity, ethics, and innovation in modern medicine.
A Heartfelt Thank You!
The Young Doctors Essay Competition owes its success to the remarkable judges who have dedicated their time and expertise to inspire the future of healthcare. Their generosity, wisdom, and passion for healthcare and education have significantly contributed to our initiative. The mentorship and insights provided by these judges play a crucial role in motivating the aspiring young minds participating in our competition to reach new heights.
Kindly sponsored by:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Rotary Club of Fremantle for their invaluable support of the Young Doctors Essay Competition. With a rich history of both local and global community service, Rotary Fremantle exemplifies Service Above Self, empowering the next generation of medical professionals in Western Australia. Their generous contribution empowers the Young Doctors Essay Competition to nurture students’ intellectual growth and to realise their potential to shape the future of medicine.
For decades, Rotary Fremantle has been a pillar of positive change, from local initiatives like the Give a Damn, Give a Can food drive, which provides essential resources to underprivileged communities, to global efforts like ShelterBox, which offering critical disaster relief worldwide.
We are very thankful for the Rotary Club of Fremantle's invaluable support in bringing the Young Doctors Essay Competition to life.