For over 25 years, Flinders University medical graduate and health professional, Dr Lesley Shorne (BA ’81, BMBS ’84) worked tirelessly, using her medical knowledge and experience to support women’s health.
A leading forensic examiner and pioneer of cervical screening, Dr Shorne achieved significant improvements for women in the medical and legal processes relating to sexual assault. As a strong proponent of social justice, Dr Shorne was a committed advocate for the advancement of women, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. She was a keen campaigner for their rights and for their health and worked to improve women’s health training programs.
In 2010, when Dr Shorne passed away at just 53 years of age, her family chose to create a scholarship at Flinders University to continue her important work in women’s health and advocacy.
The Dr Lesley Shorne Memorial Scholarship assists female, mature-entry Doctor of Medicine students with the costs associated with their courses and supports their study / life balance.