Karratha
Status: Small site, 7 penultimate students
Situated on the West Pilbara coast, Karratha is the gateway to the majestic Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago and Karijini National Park. The traditional owners of the lands located within The City of Karratha are the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Martuthunia and Yaburara peoples. Nearby towns include Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham, Point Samson, and Cossack.
Established in 2006, the RCSWA Karratha office is within walking distance of the Karratha Health Campus. Students can relax or study in a modern office with access to study spaces, photocopier, resource library, and clinical equipment. Tutorials are held at either the office or the Karratha Health Campus.
Pilbara has amazing cultural and natural wonders to offer for those who are willing to explore a little off the beaten track. It's great for couples and young families. Life is slow and easy here and I think you have more time to reflect and savour the little joys of life. Lucia Wang
Medical Coordinator, Karratha
Staff Profiles
Medical Coordinator, Karratha
Cherelle Fitzclarence
Cherelle is a rural generalist GP with skills in family medicine, forensic medicine, emergency medicine and administration. Inspired by her rural GP uncle, she decided at five years of age that she wanted to do medicine and did not waver. Cherelle is currently the Senior Medical Officer for WACHS West Pilbara and can be found at Karratha Hospital combining clinical medicine with administration or out and about around the other hospital sites of West Pilbara.
What I love about the RCSWA
I have always had a passion for education and have been involved with the School since it first started in the Kimberley region 20 years ago. I love watching students develop their skills and having lifetime friends and colleagues. In addition, I highly value the RCSWA team and am delighted to be part of it.
medical coordinator, karratha
Tara White
Tara is a Rural Generalist with special interests in women's health and emergency medicine. She made a tree-change to Karratha in 2022 and divides her time between raising her little growing family, working at the hospital, and teaching RCSWA medical students.
What I love about the RCSWA
Growing up as the daughter of a university professor, teaching students has always been close to my heart so I jumped at the opportunity to work with RCSWA Karratha. At this stage of my life, it offers a great mix of teaching and clinical work in a flexible, family-friendly fashion. I hope to continue learning, teaching and growing in my present role.
Academic Services Officer, Karratha
Lehna McLean
Lehna coordinates all aspects of the academic year for students studying in Karratha and works to ensure students have a positive experience academically, clinically and socially. She gives advice and guidance to students along the way to support their return to the region to work as rural doctors. Lehna moved to Karratha at the end of 2020 and began working at the RCSWA straight away.
What I love about the RCSWA
It's great that RCSWA provides a pathway for students who want to become regional doctors - RCSWA plays an important role in contributing to doctors living and working in regional areas which is vital for the wellbeing and quality of life for regional people.
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