Rural Doctors Foundation

Dr Marian Dover

Director | Kununurra

About Marian

 Dr Marian Dover is a rural generalist who has recently moved to Kununurra in Western Australia.

Prior to this move she was based in Port Macquarie, New South Wales and was busy sharing her time as an Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics GP and Visiting Medical Officer across Bellingen, Dorrigo, Gloucester, Taree, Armidale, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Hospitals. 

Marian has been on the Board of Rural Doctors Association of Australia and acted in the role of Chair for the Rural Doctors Australian Association Doctors in training group.

“I am dedicated to assisting and advocating for rural doctors and rural communities to ensure all in Australia have the same health equity.”

- Dr Marian Dover

Marian's Journey

Marian was city born and raised but came to fall in love with rural and remote Australia through positive, prolonged exposure to rural training as a student. Marian is now an advocate and leader in rural medicine, and very passionate about providing access to care and support for our rural communities and their doctors. 

Her passions are in doctor well-being, promotion of rural generalist careers, building a sustainable workforce, and improving access to rural birthing for communities across Australia

As a young doctor having worked across New South Wales and now gaining experience from working in northern Western Australia, Marian brings a new perspective to the discussions around the Rural Doctors Foundation Board table.

She is a prolific on social media and has recently received her ACRRM fellowship.

Marian's Qualifications

Awards, Honours, and Accolades

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

University of Notre Dame 

Bachelor of Clinical Science

Charles Sturt University 

National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health

Family Planning Australia

Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists  

Fellow  

Australian College Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

Registrar of the Year 2024 

Australian College Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

Community and Family

Marian is a mum to two gorgeous children and her passion for improving rural birthing services was fuelled by the need for Marian to travel over 120 kilometres to give birth to her second child.

Marian is now residing in Kununurra the gateway town to the East Kimberley with her husband and two children.