04/03/2026
Celebrating Fellowship: A Remarkable Milestone for Our Newest RACGP GP Specialist - Dr Marie Rattenbury 👩⚕️
South Side Medical proudly congratulates our newest Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. This is a truly outstanding achievement that reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to patient care.
Becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is no small accomplishment. It represents the completion of an extensive and rigorous journey - one that spans a minimum of eight years of training to specialise in general practice.
This milestone is more than a qualification, it is a testament to determination, sacrifice, and an unwavering dedication to patients and community. Eight years of study, long hours, examinations, and hands-on training culminate in this moment of recognition.
Marie, a Mackay local, began her medical career as a Pharmacist and worked solidly for 12 years in various pharmacy positions. In addition to her pharmacy undergraduate degree, she also completed an additional two post graduate qualifications before embarking on her medical degree. Her commitment to ensuring her knowledge is up to date is evidenced by her most recently completing extra qualifications in Skin Cancer detection and treatment, which she is very passionate about.
It is her constant drive for life long learning that makes her the successful GP she is today.
We celebrate her achievement today and look forward to the many lives she will continue to impact throughout your career.
