Cambridge McCormick, who is originally from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, has just been awarded a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and a prestigious University Medal in recognition of her outstanding academic performance during her studies.

Ms McCormick is among the 42 graduates in Charles Sturt's first physiotherapy cohort trained at its Port Macquarie campus, and achieved the highest overall mark out of the University's entire graduating physiotherapy cohort from its Orange, Albury-Wodonga and Port Macquarie campuses.

"When I was told that I had received the University Medal, I was ecstatic," Ms McCormick said.

"It is an incredibly proud moment to be recognised for the hard work and dedication that has gone into my studies.

"It also provided a great moment to reflect on the fantastic support that I have received from my family and friends over the past four years.

"With moving away to study, I have been incredibly lucky to receive ongoing love and belief from my family. My closest friends, who I have been able to graduate with, have motivated me in the most challenging of times and their friendship and support has been integral to my academic success."

Head of School in the Charles Sturt School of Community Health Associate Professor Michael Curtin congratulated Ms McCormick on her well-deserved graduation results and University Medal.

"On behalf of Charles Sturt University and the School of Community Health, I'd like to offer my sincerest congratulations to Cambridge," Professor Curtin said.

"She's been a very dedicated and hard-working student throughout her degree, and she truly deserves a University Medal and to be recognised for her outstanding achievements.

"Cambridge will be an excellent physiotherapist and I look forward to seeing where her career will take her."

During her time at Charles Sturt, Ms McCormick played an instrumental role in establishing and running her campus's Physiotherapy Student Association and acted as the Physiotherapy Cohort Representative and a Student Representative Council Member for the Port Macquarie campus.

Next year Ms McCormick plans to start work as a New Graduate Physiotherapist in a hospital setting, and one day hopes to work as an Emergency Department Physiotherapist.

While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, sign up here. If you would like to support our journalists you can subscribe here.