The Dr Nichola Davis Scholarship Fund
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The late Dr Nichola Davis was a much-loved GP and respected medico-legal advisor for MIPS. Now we’re honouring her legacy with a scholarship at the University of Queensland supporting financially disadvantaged medical students from rural or remote areas.
The late Dr Nichola Davis was driven by her commitment to equity and compassion. Now, as a fitting tribute to her life and work, a scholarship has been established in her name. The Dr Nichola Davis Scholarship at The University of Queensland aims to support aspiring medical students from rural or remote Queensland, helping them pursue their passion for healthcare.
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A history of helping others
In March 2022, the medical community mourned the loss of Dr Nichola Davis, a skilled GP, a compassionate medico-legal advisor for MIPS, and a devoted mother of two sons, Jack and Max.
Born in the UK, Dr Davis trained at the University of Cambridge and originally planned to specialise in obstetrics. However, she found her calling in general practice, likely due to her love of challenges and the opportunity to have a continuous impact on her patients’ lives.
Moving to Australia in 1991, Dr Davis established her career in and around Cairns while raising her sons. She formed a strong connection with the region and served the local community for over two decades.
‘Some of our earliest memories are of her taking calls night and day, doing what she loved, which was listening to doctors and helping them in difficult situations,’ recalls Jack of his mother’s role as a medico-legal advisor at MIPS.
Creating a legacy
In 2023, MIPS set out to recognise the extraordinary contribution made by Dr Davis, both to its members and to the broader Australian medical community. This led to the creation of the Dr Nichola Davis Scholarship at The University of Queensland, established in collaboration with Dr Davis’s sons.
‘Our mother felt very strongly about equity and would put her words into action every day. She spent so much of her life devoted to helping others that if this scholarship were to carry on her life’s work, it would come full circle’, they said.
With a special focus on financially disadvantaged medical students from rural or remote areas, this scholarship is a fitting tribute to Dr Davis’s history of service to the north Queensland community and continues her life's work of supporting aspiring medical professionals.
According to Max, ‘this was something she really lived by and is relevant for the motive behind the scholarship. I think the idea of leaving a legacy behind would make her happy.’
The brothers hope the scholarship will endure for years to come, continuing to reflect their mother's commitment to equity and compassion. ‘Her ethos as a person and as a doctor was all about helping others,’ explains Jack.
How you can help
For all of us who share Dr Davis’s commitment to helping others, you can also help support financially disadvantaged students from rural or remote areas.
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