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Aussie Med Ed- Australian Medical Education

Aussie Med Ed- Australian Medical Education

Dr Gavin Nimon 82 episodes Latest May 21, 2026

Aussie Med Ed is an Australian medical podcast hosted by Dr. Gavin Nimon, an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Adelaide. The show explores a wide range of medical conditions, diagnoses, and treatments through conversations with experts. It aims to make medical knowledge accessible to students, practitioners, and anyone interested in health and wellness.

Episodes

What If The Workplace Is The Diagnosis: Occupational Medicine Jun 12, 2026 3674 Occupational and environmental medicine sits in a strange blind spot in medical training, even though work-related presentations turn up almost daily in general practice, emergency departments and on the wards. In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, host and Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Dr Mary Obele, specialist occupational and environmental physician with  expertise in work capac
Polio - Past, Present and Post Polio Syndrome May 21, 2026 4764 Polio, the condition that spurned innovations from Physiotherapy, vaccines, Intensive Care Units and Rehabilitation Medicine is one of those diseases we’re taught as “solved”, yet the people who survived Australia’s epidemics are walking into clinics right now with new weakness, pain, fatigue and loss of function. That gap between what we remember and what patients live with is where this conversa
Management of Pregnancy -From First Booking To Postpartum Care Apr 15, 2026 3360 Pregnancy is a common and often straightforward physiological process—but it also has the potential to become complex, requiring careful clinical assessment and timely escalation.In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, Dr Gavin Nimon is joined by Adelaide-based obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Allison Munt for a comprehensive discussion on the practical management of pregnancy, tailored for medical stu
Hand Therapy Explained: What Happens After the Surgeon Finishes? Mar 9, 2026 3336 Every day we rely on our hands for the simplest tasks — typing, cooking, driving, even holding a coffee. But when injury or surgery affects the hand, wrist, or elbow, even basic activities can suddenly become impossible.In this episode of Aussie Med Ed, Host and Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Charlotte Nash, accredited hand therapist and occupational therapist, to explore the f
Radiology At The Centre Of Care, the changing role of the Radiologist Jan 25, 2026 2608 What if the most important decision in your patient’s care starts with the right image? We dive into how modern radiology now sits at the centre of medicine, translating complex presentations into clear pathways with faster CT, higher-resolution MRI, and practical algorithms that reduce uncertainty at the bedside and in the clinic.Join Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon and host of Aussie Med Ed)
Radiotherapy Explained: from planning to patient support Dec 1, 2025 3294 Cancer therapy isn’t just about hitting tumours harder; it’s about hitting the right spot, at the right time, with the least collateral damage. In thuis episode Dr Gavin Nimon (Host) sits down with South Australian radiation oncologist Dr Vincent Pow to unpack how modern radiotherapy blends precision physics with genuine human care, guiding patients from referral to first beam with clarity and com
From Sprains to Bunions: Making Sense of Common Foot & Ankle Issues Oct 29, 2025 4107 The human foot and ankle are astonishingly complex, and when they hurt, life shrinks fast. In this comprehensive episode of Aussie Med Ed, host and Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gavin Nimon sits down with Dr Peter Stavrou, Adelaide-based foot and ankle specialist and past president of the Australian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, to unpack everything medical students, junior doctors, and GPs need to
AI Medical Transcription in Practice: Balancing Innovation, Accuracy, and Ethics Oct 6, 2025 2837 Can artificial intelligence really write your medical notes for you? Imagine finishing clinic on time, spending more moments looking your patient in the eye instead of staring at a screen, and cutting hours off your documentation workload — all without compromising accuracy, privacy, or patient safety.In this thought-provoking episode of Aussie Med Ed,  Dr Gavin Nimon (orthopaedic surgeon) explore
Navigating the Bones and Beyond: An Orthopaedic Roadmap Sep 6, 2025 1639 Stepping into the world of orthopaedics can feel overwhelming. With musculoskeletal problems accounting for nearly a third of GP consultations, it's surprising that many medical professionals receive fewer than 60 hours of dedicated teaching in this crucial field.This episode offers a comprehensive framework for understanding orthopaedics—moving far beyond just "bones on x-rays" to
The Hidden Rewards of Rural Medicine: One Doctor's Journey Aug 8, 2025 3540 What happens when the nearest specialist is over 700 kilometers away? For Dr. Chong Han Lim, that reality shaped his entire approach to medicine.Join Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon and Host) as he interviews Dr. Lim ( Han ) about his journey from Singapore to the small coastal town of Tumby Bay in rural South Australia, and he reveals the profound ways that country practice transforms physici
The Silent Fracture: Understanding Osteoporosis Jun 15, 2025 2676 The silent, stealthy nature of osteoporosis makes it one of medicine's most challenging conditions. Patients can lose precious bone mass for years with absolutely no symptoms, only discovering their condition after a devastating, life-altering fracture.With over a million Australians affected and our population steadily aging, understanding how to identify, investigate and treat this conditio
The Silent Burn: Understanding GORD Beyond Heartburn Apr 27, 2025 3404 That burning sensation in your chest might be more than just occasional heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) affects one in five Australian adults and can profoundly impact quality of life when left untreated.in an interview where Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon and host) interviews A/Prof Harsh Kanhere, Head of Upper GI Surgery at Royal Adelaide Hospital, takes us beyond the comm

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