Dr Lewis Weeda – Finalist
Dr Lewis Weeda worked across the Kimberley in 2025 – from Broome to the Fitzroy Valley to Kununurra. His dedication to education, patient outcomes, research, and quality improvement projects has served to enrich his time working for Broome Health Campus, a hospital with a strong sense of community and collegiality.
Lewis’ contributions to journal publications, as well as his involvement in various international conferences and student teachings, reflect his commitment to ongoing professional development. These values have fuelled his passion for Adult Internal Medicine and led to Lewis being accepted as a trainee in the Basic Physicians Training program in 2026.
The Kimberley provides Lewis a lifestyle of professional fulfilment and outdoor adventure, and he is looking forward to starting his formal training with the WA Country Health Service in 2026.
Dr Catherine Daly – Winner
Growing up in Gidgegannup, Dr Catherine Daly has always been passionate about the rural lifestyle. She graduated from the University of Western Australia after completing both her penultimate and final year with the Rural Clinic School in Bunbury.
Catherine continued in Bunbury as an intern and PGY1, where her commitment to excellence made her an invaluable team member of every team she joined. For the past 2 years, she has actively advocated and supported her colleagues through her role as the Bunbury Doctors in Training Society Secretary and was part of developing the now annual Bunbury Multidisciplinary Ball, which is well attended by all hospital staff.
Catherine is committed to a career in rural medicine, always looking for opportunities to further improve outcomes for our rural and remote patients.
WA Country Health Service RMO of the Year is sponsored by WA Country Health Service.