Dr Sam Mayhew one of 12 GPs dedicated to improving health outcomes recognised with Community Service Medal

MelNet Executive Committee member Dr Sam Mayhew is one of twelve GPs awarded the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Community Service Medal for outstanding contributions to general practice and rural hospital medicine. 

Sam is a GP and sports doctor who has represented New Zealand internationally and provided medical care to national sports teams. Beyond his contribution to sport, Sam conttinues to focus his skills on skin cancer detection and treatment. 

The awards were presented by College President Dr Luke Bradford at a ceremony in Christchurch on 26 July. Congratulations Sam!

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