Stacey Ler is a local GP who grew up on the Gold Coast. She is a dual-scholarship recipient and a local graduate from Griffith University with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) degree. She was the first student in QLD to have obtained guaranteed entry for her medical studies through the Griffith Connect Guaranteed Admission Scheme. She has previously worked at the Gold Coast University Hospital and received several Commendations for Outstanding Performance during her hospital training and was also nominated for Junior Doctor of the Year in 2018. Dr Ler is a strong advocate for General Practice on the Gold Coast, serving as a GP representative on several leading committees, including the Clinical Handover Committee at GCUH, Gold Coast Public Health Network (GCPHN) Clinical Council Chair and Primary Health Care Improvement Committee (PHCIC). She was Director for General Practice Gold Coast in 2022.

She has recently completed the Graduate Certificate in Travel Medicine with James Cook University in 2023, receiving the Travel Health Advisory Group Medal for receiving the highest grade point average. She also completed the International Society of Travel Medicine’s Certificate of Travel Health and Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health at the University of New South Wales in 2024.

Areas of interest:

• Travel Medicine

• BCG clinic

• General medicine

• Women’s health

• Children’s health

• Geriatric Health

• Diabetes management