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Opportunities for a successful medical career in rural Australia are immense. The Destination Medicine© podcast library has been created to assist anyone who has thought about a career as a rural doctor to make informed decisions and navigate a rural medical pathway with greater confidence.
Each episode of this podcast series brings the story of a doctor and their journey into rural medicine. It hasn't been a straight highway for many; there have been a few bumps, U-turns and bends along the way. How did a city slicker end up living on a farm in the Riverina of NSW? And what happened to the young doctor who had a life changing moment on an isolated highway in the Northern Territory? Well, you will have to listen to find out...and there's more.
With over 23 specialities, 81 fields of speciality practice and 86 speciality titles, making career decisions can seem overwhelming for medical students and junior doctors. For some it is an easy decision, having always known the area in which they want to work, however, for others, the plethora of information and complex selection and admission criteria for training, is daunting.
Our doctors share their candid and fascinating stories so that you, the listener, can have a better understanding of what's involved in pursuing a rural career pathway. Lifestyle counts - and for those who are living in rural and remote Australia, the impact is immeasurable.
The podcast series, 'Destination Medicine' is a collaboration between four rural NSW Regional Training Hubs - Far West, Riverina, Western and Northern NSW.
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Lizzie Del Gigante discovers the rewards of rural medicine – experience and research
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Apr 30, 2024 |
The power of mentorship – Dr Nathan Blake’s call to psychiatry
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Apr 16, 2024 |
Doctor-in-Training: The makings of a great GP — Dr Joe Harris
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Apr 02, 2024 |
Dr Rebecca Irwin — Growing roots and doing rounds in Central West Queensland
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Mar 19, 2024 |
Student Series: From scrubbing pots to scrubbing in – Jean-Baptiste Philibert’s journey to medicine
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Mar 05, 2024 |
Dr Peter McInerny — Prescribing purpose
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Feb 20, 2024 |
Student Series: From Karratha to Oxford — Kas Mann’s blend of culture, compassion and clinical excellence
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Feb 06, 2024 |
The Accidental Generalist: Dr Kayla Mizzi, Manjimup WA
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Nov 21, 2023 |
A/Prof Kerin Fielding - a life of many passions
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Nov 07, 2023 |
Student Series: “Aim for the stars and keep your options open” - Marni Mcfarlane
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Oct 24, 2023 |
Dr Nadee Assiriyage – Medicine, Mates and Mojitos
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Oct 10, 2023 |
Doctors-in-Training: Dr Ian Carey – being part of the bigger picture in Broken Hill
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Sep 26, 2023 |
Prof Tara Mackenzie — Breathing life into rural medicine
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Sep 12, 2023 |
Student Series: George Kirolus — A dedicated journey to rural medicine
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Aug 29, 2023 |
Student Series: Rees Telford - Finding Medicine as a Destination
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Aug 15, 2023 |
Doctors in Training: Dr Senny Surendran — scoring goals in a regional paradise
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Aug 01, 2023 |
Student Series: Helen Smith — living and loving a local lifestyle
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Jul 18, 2023 |
Dr Kerrie Stewart — The best of both worlds
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Jul 04, 2023 |
Student Series: Suzanne Hill — For the love of community
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Jun 20, 2023 |
Doctors in Training: Dr Dayna Duncan — Living her Centralian dream
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Jun 06, 2023 |
Student Series: Senuri Pinto — An outback odyssey
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May 23, 2023 |
Student Series: Reflections on belonging — Tristan Marino’s journey from music to medicine
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Apr 11, 2023 |
Doctors in Training: Community Spirit in the Country – why Dr Marty Ryan chose Rural Generalism
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Mar 28, 2023 |
Student Series: Asha Heffernan — Following her dream back home
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Mar 14, 2023 |
Student Series: Karunya Subramaniyan — Rural medicine is something everyone should experience
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Feb 28, 2023 |
Student Series: Suud Nahdi — An international student finds home
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Feb 14, 2023 |
Doctors in Training: The bush calls to you – Dr Shannon Nott and the adventure of Rural Generalism
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Jan 31, 2023 |
RDN Cadet Series: How Dr Kirbie Storrier found her second family in rural medicine
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Nov 25, 2022 |
RDN Cadet Series: Dr Ariah Steel — A Rural Convert
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Nov 25, 2022 |
RDN Cadet Series: Dr Nicholas Ireland — From Welder to Rural Cadet
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Nov 25, 2022 |
Student Series: Edwina Fry is right where she belongs
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Nov 15, 2022 |
Student Series: Pepe Mifsud — Building confidence and backing yourself in
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Nov 01, 2022 |
Dr Robin Williams — Keeping Australia moving with rural general practice
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Oct 18, 2022 |
Student Series: Ashlee Nichol — Living her dream to be a rural GP
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Sep 20, 2022 |
Student Series: Georgia Sims — Breaking new ground
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Sep 06, 2022 |
Doctors in Training: "I want to do the best I can" – Dr Grace Nelson, rural intern and life-long learner
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Aug 23, 2022 |
The doctor I was meant to be — Dr Louis Christie, Emergency come Palliative Care Specialist
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Aug 09, 2022 |
Dr Lauren Bradbury — The Holistic Attractions of Rural Medical Oncology
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Jul 26, 2022 |
Student Series: Put yourself in the driver’s seat - Will Anderson’s decision to study medicine rurally
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Jul 12, 2022 |
Doctors in Training: Dr James Sterrey — finding wings with regional placements
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Jun 28, 2022 |
Dr Danielle Winch — Sold on Psychiatry
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Jun 14, 2022 |
Student Series: Rafael Szumer — A lawyer’s quest for social justice leads to medicine
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May 31, 2022 |
Doctors in Training: Dr Catherine Limberis — A leap of faith
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May 17, 2022 |
Dr Jeremy Curtin — The Ophthalmologist who’s always had eyes for the country
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May 03, 2022 |
Doctors in Training: Dr Dominic Horne — Mentors Matter
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Apr 19, 2022 |
Dr Matthew Thompson — the benefits of regional Geriatric Medicine
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Apr 05, 2022 |
Student Series: Dr Yvonne Chang — from Agriculture to Medicine, a researched route
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Mar 22, 2022 |
Doctors in Training: Dr Rhys Harding — Embracing remote medicine in the extreme
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Mar 08, 2022 |
Dr Patrick Dwyer — Transforming Regional Training
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Feb 22, 2022 |
Student Series: Homecoming — Daniel Van Der Merwe and his love for the regional lifestyle
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Feb 08, 2022 |
Doctors in Training: From birth to death, and in between - Dr Madeleine Kelly has come home to care for her community
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Jan 25, 2022 |
Student Series: True Grit — Nikki Burnett is tackling medicine with three young kids
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Dec 14, 2021 |
Doctors in Training: Rural or city? For Georgia Cunningham, rural is more rewarding
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Nov 30, 2021 |
Doctors in Training: Dr Stephanie Pollard - Feel the fear and do it anyway
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Nov 18, 2021 |
Medicine is not a race – Dr Joe Duncan: Winemaker, Teacher, Physician
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Nov 18, 2021 |
Student Series: Choose your own adventure – Hayley Andreazza’s winding path to medicine
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Nov 18, 2021 |
Dr James Collett – a specialty will choose you, not the other way round
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Sep 14, 2021 |
Student Series: Meet me in Menindee – how Chelsey Avers learned independence by working with others
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Aug 24, 2021 |
Student Series: Laura Beaumont’s tips for getting into medicine - follow your dream and enjoy the journey!
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Aug 10, 2021 |
It’s never too late! Dr Rosie Ross’s unstoppable journey to medicine
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Jul 27, 2021 |
Student Series: Don’t let imposter syndrome – or anything else! – destroy your dream. Samantha Boog’s journey from pharmacy to medicine
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Jul 13, 2021 |
A/Prof Marco Brecino - From the Amazon to Arnhem Land and a commitment to rural health
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Jun 29, 2021 |
Student Series: Harry Gaffney - Turning the magic of medicine into reality
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Jun 15, 2021 |
Full circle to Broken Hill: rural generalist GP Dr Joshua Crase returns to his childhood town
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Jun 01, 2021 |
Student Series: From Zimbabwe to Whyalla and beyond – Tapiwa Mativenga is fulfilling a lifelong dream in medicine
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May 18, 2021 |
From Manchester to Broken Hill - Dr John Wenham's 16,000 kilometre move for career and life balance
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May 04, 2021 |
The slow percolation of a medical career: Dr Rachel James’ journey to GP Obstetrician
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Apr 20, 2021 |
Student Series: But what if I failed? Dr Emma Byrne’s determined journey to qualification
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Apr 06, 2021 |
Dr Alice Henschke’s perfect career as rural Intensive Care Specialist
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Mar 23, 2021 |
Student Series: Balancing family and study – Lucas Quinn on the challenges of being a mature-age student
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Mar 02, 2021 |
Student Series: From teacher to doctor -Joseph Beaton’s journey to rural medical school
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Feb 16, 2021 |
Dr Katie French travels full circle – from birth to geriatric specialist at Shoalhaven Hospital
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Feb 09, 2021 |
Student Series: From Pakistan to Mildura – Kumail Jaffry’s childhood dream to save lives
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Feb 02, 2021 |
Student Series: Amy Thwaites' winding path to the supreme privilege of becoming a doctor
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Jan 19, 2021 |
Student Series: Joseph Freeman's pathway to medicine – trust the process and take your time!
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Jan 05, 2021 |
Student Series: Making room for perspective – lessons from Lachlan Carroll, a 3rd year medical student in Mildura
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Dec 22, 2020 |
A late starter - Dr David Glendinning finds all-round fulfilment as a Lismore GP
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Dec 15, 2020 |
Student Series: Resilience and a “go for it” spirit - attributes that count for Lily Hogan, a girl from the Riverina
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Dec 08, 2020 |
Delighting in Dubbo - Prof Mark Arnold's PGY37 and beyond
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Dec 01, 2020 |
Student Series: Passion and perseverance – Leah-Monique Dowling's winning combo for a tough journey to medicine
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Nov 24, 2020 |
Dr Paul Lunney on the rewards of rural general practice - making a positive difference in people's lives
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Nov 17, 2020 |
Student Series: Unwavering - Bree Gardoll, the girl from Goondiwindi
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Nov 10, 2020 |
Student Series: “How lucky am I to be here” – Imogen Hines’ journey of fate to rural medicine
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Nov 10, 2020 |
Student Series: Saxophones and stethoscopes – Anna Leckie’s journey from music to rural medicine
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Nov 10, 2020 |
Student Series: It takes all sorts – Angus McGinness, a Dubbo boy's journey to medicine
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Nov 10, 2020 |
From Blighty to Broken Hill – and Dr Sarah Wenham has never been busier
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Nov 03, 2020 |
A journey far and wide to reach Busselton – Dr Sarah Moore's career fulfilment as a GP Obstetrician
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Nov 03, 2020 |
Dr Michelle McRae talking skin – and the demand for dermatologists in rural Australia
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Mar 03, 2020 |
From championship rowing to emergency medicine – Dr Daniel Stewart's circuitous journey to Dubbo
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Feb 18, 2020 |
The conversion of a sceptic - Dr Sean Hogan's road to rural practice
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Feb 04, 2020 |
Off the Beaten Track - Dr Sally Butcher's surgical career
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Dec 17, 2019 |
Being brave - Dr Sarah McLain examines women in surgery
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Dec 03, 2019 |
A/Prof Tim Baker is taking emergency medicine around the world and back
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Nov 19, 2019 |
"Go where the disease is" – Dr Joel Riley's meaningful career
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Nov 05, 2019 |
The Rural Generalist path - Dr Teena Downton's professional and lifestyle fulfilment
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Oct 22, 2019 |
Lights, action, and far reaching places – Dr Tim Duncan's mega-directional career in medicine
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Oct 22, 2019 |
Dr Theresa Pitts - A General Paediatrician's perfect career choice
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Oct 22, 2019 |
Throw your hat into the ring - Dr Justin Gladman is living the dream
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Oct 16, 2019 |