Your Medical Journey
Our Community
The peak representative body championing rural medicine, student wellbeing, and academic excellence for 100+ medical students across North Queensland.
Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on what's happening
Clinical Mixer - TSV, CNS & MKY
TSV, CNS & MKY Campuses
Welcome BBQ - Cairns
JCU Cairns Campus
Welcome BBQ - Townsville
JCU Townsville Campus
What We Do
Supporting your medical journey through advocacy, resources, and community
Rural & Remote Medicine
Experience medicine in unique rural settings across North Queensland. JCU offers the most clinical placements of all AMC-accredited Australian medical schools.
Wellbeing & Support
Your mental health matters. Access comprehensive support services, peer networks, and resources designed for medical students.
Events & Social
From Med Ball to study sessions, our events calendar brings students together. Build lasting friendships and professional networks.
Academic Resources
Access handbooks, placement guides, research opportunities, and academic support to excel in your medical journey.
Our Community in Action
Moments that define our journey together
Meet the Executive Team
Dedicated to serving JCU medical students
Abbey Deguara
President
Nadia Pereira
TSV Vice President
Aoife Puri
CNS Vice President
Kate Miles
MKY Vice President
Ready to Get Involved?
Join JCUMSA and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of rural medicine in Australia.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge Australian Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation, and pay our respects to Traditional Owners of the lands where we live, learn and work.
Additionally, at the JCU medical schools, we honor the following traditional custodians:
Townsville
the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples
Cairns
the Djabugay, Yirrganydji & Gimuy Yidinji people
Mackay
the Yuwibara people
We encourage you to engage with the history and culture of the countries you visit, especially during rural placements.
Lastly we would like to acknowledge the First Nations students. May your presence in the medical world contribute towards making healthcare safer and more accessible.