Lisa Farrell
Position: Chair
As Chair for 2025, Lisa aims to build upon the strong work done by QLDMSC to connect, upskill and advocate for Queensland Medical Students. In addition to being the backbone of the team, Lisa is eager to represent Queensland medical students and ensure they have continued input in policies surrounding their medical education and their entry into the health workforce.
With her background as a paramedic, Lisa is particularly interested in a career in Emergency Medicine, or possibly Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys getting together with friends, going out for brunch and running.
Vendy Pathirana
Position: Vice-Chair
As Vice Chair of QLDMSC, Vendy guides the organisation’s strategic direction and ensures its operations run smoothly. She manages internal portfolios, focusing on fostering professional development, enhancing student engagement, and championing advocacy efforts. In 2025, Vendy is committed to empowering Queensland medical students to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of medicine.
Though Vendy is unsure of the specialty she wants to pursue, she endeavours to utilise her passions for nutrition and exercise to help patients become the healthiest version of themselves. She is keen to finally use her high school economics knowledge in managing the finances of such an upstanding organisation. Outside medicine, Vendy enjoys going to the gym, reading mystery-thriller books, and listening to interesting podcasts.
Lauren Yim
Position: Secretary
As Secretary, Lauren aims to ensure that all internal communication runs smoothly, and that administrative processes are optimised. In addition to liaising with representatives from the Queensland medical school societies, she will also organise the elections for the 2026 Executive Team.
While Lauren has an interest in a career in cardiology or anaesthetics, she is still open to different pathways. In her free time, Lauren is often at rehearsals for performances with her dance group. Outside of medicine, she also enjoys baking and going to karaoke with her friends.
Brigitte McCosker
Position: Graduate Year Representative
Representing the graduating cohorts of 2025, Brigitte supports medical students going through the internship application process. Her aims include establishing stronger support networks between her final year peers and advocating for the mental health of young doctors. Throughout this year, Brigitte hopes to assist QLD medical students in everything related to internship applications and remunerated medical student positions.
Brigitte is interested in pursuing a career in paediatrics. Outside of university, she enjoys activities like hiking or bouldering, as well as reading and exploring new cafés.
Priyanka Rudra
Position: Finance Officer
As Finance and Sponsorship Officer for 2025, Priyanka aims to build upon the strong work done by QLDMSC to foster new and grow existing partnerships. So as a team QLDSMC can deliver the bigger and better events for students across Queensland and deliver more opportunities for students to connect and pursue their special interests.
Priyanka is unsure what specialty she wants to purse but is interested in hospital-based medicine as she enjoys the collaborative work and dynamic workflow. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading fantasy and sci-fi books and playing video games.
Nancy Xu
Position: Events Officer
As one of the event officers for 2025, Nancy is excited to create a diverse calendar of events that will connect and support medical students all across Queensland. Working with Zoe, she aims to ensure that QLDMSC’s events not only foster networking opportunities but also promote student wellbeing and personal growth.
While she is yet to decide on a specialty to pursue, Nancy likes both the interpersonal, theoretical and procedural aspects of medicine and hopes to combine these in her future career. Outside of medicine, she loves to do anything creative, such as cooking or painting. She also enjoys the gym, exploring new places, and a good iced matcha.
Zoe Correia
Position: Events Officer
As one of the QLDMSC Events Officers, Zoe will organise events that create a sense of community among Queensland medical students. Working with Nancy, the pair aim to give medical students opportunities to network, learn from inspirational leaders and develop their skills outside of university.
Zoe has not yet determined a career path to pursue, but she has a keen interest in the application of medicine in under-serviced areas and the management of critically unwell patients. On a lighter note, Zoe loves snorkelling and SUP. She also enjoys baking and beach volleyball.
Ashley Farlow
Position: Engagement Officer
As the Engagement Officer for 2025, Ashley uses social media to expand QLDMSC’s presence and to amplify the voices of medical students all across Queensland. Along with using QLDMSC as a platform for advocacy work and raising awareness, Ashley hopes to share the many development opportunities offered year-round to the community.
Ashley is interested in pursuing a career in cardiology, emergency medicine or anaesthetics, but still remains open to exploring other pathways. In her free time, Ashley enjoys baking, hiking and experiencing new restaurants with friends.
Kiara Bowater
Position: First Nations Representative
Kiara is passionate about advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and promoting the health and wellbeing of First Nations communities. Drawing on her lived experiences as a proud Kabi Kabi and Goreng Goreng woman, Kiara endeavours to provide a platform for the voices of First Nations medical students with the aim of creating a more culturally safe environment both within QLDMSC and the broader culture within medical schools.
Kiara is particularly interested in paediatrics and public health, with a strong focus on addressing health inequities in First Nations communities. She plans to use her role to ensure the unique needs of First Nations students are reflected in QLDMSC’s initiatives, while supporting their journeys through medicine.
Outside of medicine, Kiara enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews and finding the best coffee in town.