Under Ramya’s leadership, RACGP WA championed the University Think Tank, bringing together WA’s three medical schools, medical students, GP leaders, government representatives and health sector stakeholders.

The focus was clear: how do we encourage more doctors to choose general practice?

This work targeted the real levers for change, including better medical student exposure to general practice, stronger support for GP supervisors, less teaching red tape, college-led training and a stronger culture of respect for general practice across the health system.

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Ramya has worked to ensure GPs in Training, rural registrars and Rural Generalists are seen, heard and supported.

Through regional visits and direct engagement across rural and regional WA, she has listened to doctors working on the ground and carried their concerns into the rooms where decisions are made.

Her focus has been on stronger regional training pathways, better incentives and practical support for doctors delivering broad-scope care in communities where access is already stretched.

Ramya understands that support for GPs cannot stop once exams are over.

Under her leadership, RACGP WA has strengthened its support for New Fellows and early-career GPs, including through the continued growth of the WA New Fellows Committee.

This committee has become one of the Faculty’s real strengths, providing a practical and trusted space for New Fellows to connect, lead, contribute and shape the support they need in the early years after Fellowship.

Ramya has backed this work through initiatives such as the Early Career GP Conference, which focused on the practical issues after Fellowship: finances, billing, CPD, technology, career sustainability, leadership and the realities of independent practice.

Her message has been clear: New Fellows should not feel siloed after training. They need practical support, strong peer networks, leadership opportunities and a College that continues to stand with them as they build their careers.

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Ramya has actively championed IMG doctors and overseas-trained GPs as essential to the future of Australian general practice, particularly in rural and regional communities.

She has worked directly with doctors navigating the Australian health system, training pathways, Fellowship requirements, workplace expectations and professional networks, helping them feel supported, connected and valued.

Her advocacy has focused on removing unnecessary barriers while maintaining the standards, safety and quality expected of specialist general practice.

Nationally, Ramya has supported members through the RACGP’s new Fellowship option for overseas-trained GPs, helping eligible doctors access a stronger professional home through education, mentorship, CPD and peer connection.

Her position is clear: overseas-trained GPs are not a secondary workforce. They are colleagues, specialists and leaders who deserve clear pathways, fair recognition and strong College support as they build their careers in Australia.