Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in Victoria
This podcast features conversations with doctors at various stages of their careers across regional Victoria, Australia. They discuss what it's like to train and practice rural medicine, as well as the lifestyle that comes with it. The series aims to provide insight and inspiration for those considering a medical career, whether they are just starting out, in the middle of training, or finishing up.
Episodes
What are the True Costs of Training Pathways?
How much does it really cost a doctor to specialise, including in the highly competitive field of surgery?In this episode, we go beyond tuition fees and exam costs to explore the true cost of training pathways, including the financial burden, time, uncertainty, and the impact on life outside medicine.You’ll hear from three doctors at different stages of their careers:Dr Sumudu Welikumbura, a gener
Careers in Wilderness and Expedition Medicine: From Ultramarathons to Antarctica
What if a medical career could take you far beyond the walls of a hospital?In this episode, we explore the growing world of wilderness and expedition medicine, where doctors work in remote, resource-limited and often extreme environments. Fortunately dramatic rescues are rare and wilderness medicine is often more about planning, prevention and managing risk in environments where help may be hours
International Medical Graduates: Exams, Pathways and Support
Australia’s rural health system relies heavily on overseas doctors or international medical graduates (IMGs), but their pathway into practice isn’t easy.One of the biggest hurdles is the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Part 2 exam, with pass rates as low as 21–24%.In this episode we explore what it’s really like to train and work as an IMG in Australia, and how we can better support this essentia
Moving on From Mistakes: Challenging the Medical Perfectionist Culture
Mistakes are an inevitable part of any job, including medicine. Understanding how to learn from them and then move on (without getting trapped in self blame), is a critical skill for any doctor.This episode brings practical insights from two doctors about dealing with mistakes in medicine and the pressures of perfectionism, which is often borne out of the medical system with its exams, hierarchy a
What Does a Career with the Royal Flying Doctors Service Victoria Look Like?
If you thought the Royal Flying Doctor Service is only about emergency retrievals and outback planes, then think again. In Victoria, it actually looks quite different.In this episode you’ll hear from two general practitioners who combine living and practicing in Melbourne, with regular clinical work in the remote town of Robinvale, in north-west Victoria:Dr Anita Moss, GP obstetrician at Bayside H
Lifestyle Medicine and the Art of Difficult Conversations -
Lifestyle medicine is gaining momentum as healthcare systems grapple with rising rates of chronic disease and the limits of reactive, treatment-focused care. But alongside the science sits something just as important; the art of having difficult conversations with patients about weight, alcohol, behaviour change and long-term health.In this episode, Dr Louise Sterling discusses how lifestyle medic
Dealing With Imposter Syndrome in Medicine
Medicine attracts high achievers, but even the most capable doctors can feel like they don’t belong.In this episode we explore imposter syndrome; the persistent feeling that you’re not good enough, that you don’t deserve to be where you are, or that someone will eventually “find you out.”You’ll hear from three doctors at very different stages of their careers:Dr Thelma Boshoff, a PGY3 Rural Genera
Didn’t Want Rural… Now I Wouldn’t Trade It - Dr Joe Wong
So you’ve just received your internship allocation… and it’s rural. For some junior doctors, that moment can bring mixed feelings, especially if they were hoping for a metro hospital.That’s exactly how Dr Joe Wong initially felt.Growing up in Malaysia and studying medicine overseas, Joe assumed the biggest hospitals in Melbourne were the best places to train. Like many medical students, his unders
Keeping Medicine Human in the Age of AI - Dr Shizar Nahidi
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday medical practice; from patient notes, documentation and imaging, to risk prediction and clinical decision support. But while AI is powerful, the ethical frameworks, governance systems, and clinical guidance needed to support its safe use are still catching up. In this episode, Dr Shizar Nahidi discusses why AI should be understood as an
Improving patient discharge… and writing good discharge summaries
Writing discharge summaries might not be the most exciting part of the job, but it's certainly a very important one. It's a critical piece in the transfer of care from hospital to the GP or other health service.In this episode, you'll hear about how to write a good discharge summary from the perspective of an intern who regularly writes them, as well as a GP who regularly receives the
Opening your mind to a non-linear career journey - Dr Bridget Clancy
How much can you plan your medical career in advance?Dr Bridget Clancy is an ear nose and throat surgeon who's cared for more than 24,000 patients over the past 20 years. On paper, you'd look at her career and assume she must have strategically planned it out. But in this conversation, she reveals that that's not the case at all. Dr Clancy left medical school thinking she would be mor
Prioritising your mental health from the junior to the senior years of medical school.
Dr. Belinda Bell is a GP based in south-west Victoria, who vividly remembers breaking down into tears for apparently no reason, while sitting in a crowded lecture theatre as a young medical student.She's very open about her past mental health challenges, including during her student and registrar years. Belinda says she learned the hard way about the need to prioritise her mental health; from eati
Starting Out as a Rural Generalist
What makes a medical student or intern want to become a rural generalist? And what does that journey look like?A rural generalist is a doctor who provides healthcare to regional, rural or remote communities. They are trained in primary care, emergency medicine and an advanced skill to meet the health needs of their rural community. This is in one of a number of disciplines, with the most common b
Dealing with Exam Stress as a Medical Student
Medicine is consistently rated as one of the most popular courses to study at university. However it is also ranked as one of the hardest. Students probably feel this the most at exam time. In this episode we speak to Brie Allman, a final year medicine student at Monash University, to reflect back on her degree and how she coped with exam nerves.Brie grew up in northern NSW and is planning a long
Parenting and Being a Doctor
Is there a “right time” to have kids, when you have a career in medicine? Perhaps that’s not the right question. Instead, in this episode, two rural doctors speak about the “right way” to think about making decisions about family and career.Guests:Dr Holly Atkinson- General Physician and Director of General Medicine at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul. She’s a medical oncologist and pa
Taking the stress out of writing death certificates and reporting to the coroner
Many rural doctors feel uneasy about the medico-legal aspect of their job when they’re an intern. But while it is natural to feel uneasy, there is plenty of support available from senior doctors, nurses and administration staff.While the media often focuses on ‘suspicious’ deaths, relating to homicide, that only makes up less than 2% of all the casework that’s carried out by forensic doctors. Inde
Life as a rural GP... and how to make the most of your placements
Being a rural GP, means being a key part of the community. It also provides you with great flexibility to balance the life you have outside of medicine.In this episode, we have two contrasting stories; from Dr Tom Kefford, who became a GP to return to his hometown, to Dr Kingsley Rajasingham, a GP who moved to Gippsland 30 years ago, not knowing anyone. They discuss the benefits and challenges of
How does medical school compare with your intern years?
The transition from medical school to becoming an actual doctor can often be exciting and a little daunting.Dr David McAlpine and Dr Reem Alameri are both medical interns in the Gippsland Rural Intern Training program, run through Latrobe Regional Health in Gippsland. However their journeys to get to their internships are very different, as well as their future career aspirations.In this episode,
The intern match process has changed. This is how it will look in 2025 and beyond.
The first year when you can actually call yourself a doctor is obviously very important in a medical student’s career. However, the application process for where you will start your prevocational years has previously been opaque and sometimes confusing. After a significant review to make the process fairer, the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) has made multiple changes to the applic
Australia’s Growing Indigenous Medical Workforce
There’s a growing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in Australia, but like a lot of things in Indigenous Health, this workforce is a lot smaller than it should be.
As we’ve explored in previous episodes on cultural safety and other aspects of Indigenous Health, the importance of culturally safe healthcare and being treated by a doctor who’s a part of your community is a huge
The Bonded Medical Program
If you’re at the start of your journey into medicine, you might be considering the Bonded Medical Program - it’s a Government initiative to help address the shortage of medical professionals in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia.
In this episode you’ll hear doctors who have gone through this program talk about their experience with it and get some useful tips on whether this program is
The New AMC Prevocational Framework
There have been some major changes made to prevocational training with a new two year framework for PGY1 (interns) and PGY2 trainees. In this episode you'll hear from people involved in these changes from the top down.
You can find out more about the AMC Prevocational Framework by heading to amc.org.au/framework
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Making the Most of Moving to New Communities
A career in rural medicine can involve moving to different towns and cities to complete parts of your training, so mastering the art of moving can really help make your overall experience much more enjoyable.
For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to https://monash.edu/medicine/rural-health
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The John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program
In 2021 the John Flynn Placement Program for medical students ended, and in its place came the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program for PGY1 to PGY5 junior doctors.
In this episode you’ll hear from people directly involved in the new program, and what it is doing to develop the skills of rural and regional trainees.
The Victorian Rural Generalist Program is the funding body for the The John Fl
Learning Cultural Safety with the Joint Colleges Training Services
In this episode we're taking a closer look at one of the ways doctors are getting to know more about cultural safety in Indigenous Health, the Joint Colleges Training Services
The JCTS is a joint venture of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, delivering shared GP training activities for the two colleges' respective
The Victorian Rural Generalist Program
The VRGP is a statewide end-to-end training program that allows future rural generalists to train, work and live in rural and regional Victoria.
And one of the great benefits to this program is the support and guidance on offer for anyone looking at becoming a Rural Generalist in Victoria.
You can find out more about the VRGP, or get in contact with their coordinators, by heading to https://www.vi
Scholarly Intensive Placements at Monash Rural Health
As part of their studies at Monash Rural Health, all medical students complete a six-week Scholarly Intensive Placement during their final year.
These placements allow you to focus on a particular medical or professional practice issue in-depth, by taking part in scholarly activities, such as analysing relevant literature, collecting data, reviewing policies, or developing new resources.
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Research 101: Fundamentals to Get You Started
There's so much to learn before you even start your first research project. In this episode we'll cover some fundamentals of research to get you started.
Hear from researchers about what it takes to get started in research with fundamentals like ethics applications, and methodologies.
For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to https:/
What Should You Know Starting Your Internship?
If you're finishing medical school and heading towards your Internship, we've made this episode just for you! To help start this exciting phase of your career, we sat down with four junior doctors in the GRIT program - Gippsland Rural Intern Training at LRH, Latrobe Regional Health in Gippsland - to reflect, tell stories and hear about lessons learned.
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RACGP or ACRRM: Which GP College is Right For You?
So you're thinking about becoming a GP, or perhaps even taking it to the next level and becoming a Rural Generalist. Well there's a lot of exciting things happening with this specialty right now. The return to College-led training, Rural Generalists potentially becoming a protected title, and lots more new things to look forward to.
If you're thinking about a GP fellowship you'll a
Wearing Two Hats: Combining Parenthood and Medicine
Juggling a career in medicine and raising kids is tough, but it can be done!
In this episode you'll hear from parents who have had children at all different stages of their journey through medicine, from medical school all the way to fellowship exams.
For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to https://monash.edu/medicine/rural-health
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Cultural Safety in Indigenous Health
Learning about cultural safety is the best way to help address the poorer health outcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face.
Hear from New Zealand first nations speaker Abe Ropitini from VACCHO, as well as a GP working in Indigenous Health in Bendigo about how this simple, yet effective element of practicing medicine can help build trust and help address these unequal health outcom
5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Medical Conferences
You've probably heard of medical conferences, and maybe attended some. In this episode we're going to show you five ways conferences can be incredibly useful at any stage in your career, as well as how to get the most out of these events.
For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to https://monash.edu/medicine/rural-health
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Exploring Your Adventure in Rural Medicine
At first glance, adventure sounds like something that shouldn't be a part of healthcare. But it's a key part of practicing medicine and probably something that drives you to pursue this career too.
Whether it's getting hands-on and learning new medical techniques or working with limited resources to treat patients, your adventure in rural medicine is out there.
For more information abo
The Challenges of Burnout, Work Life Balance and Self-Care in Rural Medicine
Talking about these issues as a doctor can be really tough.
In this episode we explore some of the available support services, and hear from a doctor who has experienced mental health issues, sought assistance and found they're better off now.
Contact the Victorian Doctors Health Program on 1300 330 543 or visit their website: https://vdhp.org.au/
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International Medical Students and Trainees Finding a Home in Regional Victoria
Australia's universities are a really attractive place for international students to receive an excellent education, and that includes our medical schools and training pathways.
This episode's guests are training to become doctors in regional Victoria and the experience they've had along the way has exceeded their expectations.
For more information about the study and training opportu
Why I Chose A Rural Internship
There's a lot you can do to develop hands-on skills early on in your training journey with a clinical placement in a rural setting, then developing these early career skills further through internship.
Hear how these junior doctors developed these skills, as well as a passion for rural medicine in the latest episode of Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine.
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Rural Trainees share their College Entry Success Stories, Part 2
Every specialist pathway is different, and in this double bumper episode you'll hear from doctors training and working regionally about how they successfully achieved entry to the college training program of their choice, and how they knew this was the specialty for them!
These speakers were recorded at a careers night organised by members of the Bendigo Health HMO Society and supported by the
Rural Trainees share their College Entry Success Stories, Part 1
Every specialist pathway is different, and in this double bumper episode you'll hear from doctors training and working regionally about how they successfully achieved entry to the college training program of their choice, and how they knew this was the specialty for them!
These speakers were recorded at a careers night organised by members of the Bendigo Health HMO Society and supported by the
Dr JuMP: Medical mentoring at all levels in regional Victoria
Dr JuMP is a free coordinated medical mentoring program designed to support Medical Students, Junior Doctors and Registrars in regional Victoria. Whether you're an established practitioner or just starting out, this program is helping regional medical professionals to connect and grow.
Find out more at https://www.drjump.com.au/
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DRIVERS Conference: Building a Platform for Early Career Research
Monash Rural Health's DRIVERS Conference is an ideal opportunity to present research at the beginning of your career.
Get a taste of what to expect at this year's DRIVERS conference by hearing from the Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee from this year's conference, as well as how the conference has built on the legacy of the inaugural conference in 2021.
DRIVERS 2022 is happening on Saturday 22
Presenting Research at DRIVERS
Monash Rural Health's DRIVERS conference is an ideal opportunity to present research at the beginning of your career.
Get a taste of what to expect at this year's DRIVERS conference by hearing from early career doctors who presented at the inaugural conference in 2021.
DRIVERS 2022 is happening on Saturday 22 October! Tickets are available now, head to monash.edu/medicine/drivers to come along.
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Rural Health Leadership from the Start with the Emerging Leader Program
We've heard from doctors all over regional Victoria that training and practicing in rural health lets them get more hands-on experience. Combining that with AMA Victoria's Emerging Leader Program is a brilliant combination to establish your early career.
That's what Dr Thang Dao is doing as an Intern at Latrobe Regional Hospital who has just wrapped up the first stage of the Emerging Leader Progra
Build Great Professional Skills with the Emerging Leader Program
AMA Victoria's Emerging Leader Program is a great way to advance your career. Right from the beginning, the skills this program develops not only leadership skills like the name suggests, but also a whole range of professional skills to give your career an excellent foundation.
This episode's guest Dr Ruby Marslen completed the Emerging Leader Program last year and says the wide range of skills co
How to Get Involved in Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement is a great way to take your career to a new level, but it might seem daunting. Large scale projects in this field can take up to a decade to complete, so it's easy to set it aside for a later point in your career when you're more established.
You might be surprised how easy it can be to get involved in established quality and improvement projects, or even pursue smaller initiat
Rural Recreation and Adventures
Having a fantastic experience working and training in medicine in regional Victoria is really important, but you might have some hesitation about the lifestyle aspects of living in a regional city or rural town.
The range of interests you can pursue in regional Victoria are far beyond anything you can do in a metro city. From snowsports in the state's east, to mountain bike riding just about anywh
Medical Students Working in Aged Care
Gathering hands-on experience while studying can be an enormous challenge, so you might be surprised to learn how easy this can be when working as a Personal Care Assistant in Aged Care.
Hear how easy it can be to start working in these roles while studying medicine from Deakin University Medical Student Cathy King, as well as Monash Rural Health Researcher and Educator Dr Fiona McCook.
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The Benefits of Near Peer Mentoring
Making the jump from medical school into your early years as a doctor can seem pretty daunting, and there's so many things to learn along the way.
Learning from classmates and colleagues a year or two ahead of your journey can be a brilliant way to prepare for this next step, and in this episode Dr Katie Blunt talks about her experience with a near-peer program supported by Monash Rural Health and
Building Your Brand in Your Early Career
It's never too early to start building a brand for yourself as a doctor. Whether it simply gives you an edge in applying for a job, or you're wanting to be a leading public voice in your area of medicine, it's an aspect of any profession which can be incredibly powerful if done correctly.
Monash Rural Health Communications Manager Stephanie Swain delivered a workshop dedicated to online branding a
3 resources to help forge your pathway to practice in the regions
Medical training pathways can be a significant challenge to develop, particularly when you're trying to build experience within an area of medicine you're interested in, or you're trying to follow a specialist pathway in the regions.
In this episode, Head of School of Rural Health at Monash University Professor Shane Bullock outlines some of the resources on offer to help you forge your own pathwa
Rural Health in Practice
In this episode we're providing an in-depth look at East Grampians Health Service which serves an area of Victoria centred around Ararat, a town of about 10,000 people and one of the gateways to the Grampians.
It's a good example of Rural Health in Practice - highlighting the training opportunities and the career possibilities in regional health services all around Victoria.
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From City to South West Coast
The Great Ocean Road and the coastal towns beyond are major drawcards for the South West. Millions of people each year flock to the region, causing these coastal communities swelling in size over summer.
The doctors featured in this episode have all made the sea change to the South West coast, moving from inland rural towns and metropolitan cities to join in the easy lifestyle local
Rural Roundtable
The years after medical school are filled with formative moments as you learn skills, encounter unexpected joys and challenges while continuing your training.
Hear what junior doctors are saying about their journey in medicine as they navigate training in regional Victoria in this episode of Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine.
Want to study medicine in western Victoria? Find out
A Country Climb
Dr Fariha Islam made headlines when she moved to Horsham. As the Wimmera's first Neurologist, the community and health service welcomed her with open arms. Together with her partner Dr David Hunchak, they have found a rich lifestyle in Horsham.
With the Grampians on their doorstep and a friendly community, the tree change has provided a wonderful environment to raise a family.
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From Hay Bales to Hectic ED
Dr Pauline Chapman is the Clinical Director of Emergency at Ballarat Health Services. Her career journey began in the heartland of the Wimmera on a farm filled with sheep. In this episode of Doctor What? Doctor Where? We look at how Dr Chapman went from Hay Bales to a Hectic ED.
Want to study medicine in western Victoria? Find out more here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/medicine/facilities/weste
Junior Doctors Talk Shop
Have you ever wondered what it's like to start out as a doctor? the highlights, lowlights, challenges and unexpected things along this journey - all the things you'll experience as you're starting your medical career.
This episode of Doctor What? Doctor Where? features a group of junior doctors currently training in Bendigo, talking about all the different things they have experienced along their
General Practice and Rural Generalism
General Practice can take can take you anywhere. Whether you're looking at becoming a GP, Rural Generalist or Advanced Skills GP, there's something for everyone within this field.
In regional Victoria you'll find opportunities to practice everywhere from remote towns of 1,000 people or less to the largest regional cities.
Find out more about studying at Monash Rural Health here: https://www.
Rural Physicians
Physician pathways are some of the most varied and diverse of any within the medical field, and the peak of this diversity can be found in the regions.
Each of this episode's guests have come from different backgrounds and cultures, and are all working in West Gippsland right now.
Find out more about studying at Monash Rural Health here: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/srh
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Rural Surgery
In this episode you'll hear from doctors working within the surgical field across Victoria. You can study and train to be a surgeon entirely in regional Victoria, so no matter where you are in your career there's opportunities from medical school to advanced trainee placements and beyond.
Find out more about studying at Monash Rural Health here: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/srh
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Rural Sports and Exercise Medicine
Sports and exercise medicine is quite a new area of medicine, with limited places to study regionally. There are opportunities in Bendigo, Ballarat and Cairns, with a growing demand for this field.
While its name might evoke images of doctors tending to pro athletes during sporting matches, that's just one part of this field which broadens out to musculo-skeletal medicine.
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Regional Cardiology
The importance of local Cardiologists is steadily growing as our population ages. Coronary heart disease is the leading underlying cause of death in Australia with more than 10 per cent of deaths linked to this disease.
These specialists delivering acute treatment and preventative medicine is one of the keys to managing cardiac health for the whole population and over the last few decades, th
North West Victoria's Health Services
North West Victoria encompasses a vast area, reaching from the northern edges of Melbourne, to the semi-arid lands surrounding Mildura.
All together there are 19 health services in the region, providing a wide range of healthcare and a rich tapestry of training and career opportunities for doctors across the region.
Find out more about studying at Monash Rural Health here: https://www.monash.edu/m
Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology brings life to the regions, treating patients at some of the most important times in their lives. For the babies which these specialists deliver, it's the first time of their lives.
Hear about the fulfilling career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology that's waiting for you, directly from doctors at the forefront of regional maternal and women's health.
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Gippsland's Health Services
Ever wondered what opportunities are available in a regional health service? In this episode health service executives across Gippsland unpack the opportunities available across the region.
These health services don't just deliver a high standard of care, they work with each other to design training opportunities across each other's sites.
The variety of towns and landscapes bring with them unique
Regional Oncology
Regional cancer treatment is a growing field across the board. With new appointments, dedicated cancer centres and new resources, it has become easier than ever to treat cancer patients within their own communities.
In this episode Oncologists from regional Victoria talk about the role they play in treating their patients close to home.
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What are the Regional Training Hubs?
Training for junior doctors in metropolitan cities is often done through well defined, well traveled pathways with a history that sometimes stretches back decades.
Out in the regions, pathways are newer. Some are still being built right now, and all of them are expanding to incorporate more regional rotations and placements.
This is where the Regional Training Hubs come in. Their role is to build
Medical Administration
Ever wondered how to get into Medical Administration? Pathways in this space are less defined than some specialisations, but there are no shortage of administrative opportunities out there in regional Australia.
Managing a health service is a lot like any large organisation - it takes expertise and committed people to keep everything running as smoothly as possible. Medical Administrators come fro
Regional Medical Research
Medical research drives healthcare delivery. Today’s research projects become tomorrow’s best practices, which is why research in regional Australia is critical to delivering health outcomes these communities need.
Research can also be essential in some career pathways. and there are lots of opportunities in rural areas. Whether you plan to take on a research project alongside practicing, or you'r
Paediatrics in the Regions
Regional Paediatricians form a vital network of doctors providing local care to kids all around Victoria.
When a child in regional Victoria falls ill, the whole family is affected. Parents have to take time off work, other family members might have to take care of siblings, and in more serious cases, a lengthy trip to Melbourne is needed to seek more sub-specialised treatment at the Royal Children
Rural Intensive Care
Intensive Care Units are growing in regional areas and along with them, training and career opportunities.
When patients need weeks of inpatient care, providing it close to home is the best scenario.
In this episode you'll hear from doctors in Bendigo's ICU, which has expanded its capabilities alongside the redevelopment of their hospital, turning it into a key service in regional Intensive
Emergency Medicine
Emergency departments are the first port of call for seriously ill patients. This creates a fast paced, dynamic and varied job for doctors working in the ED.
For the most part, these patients will just go to their nearest hospital with an Emergency Department. This means the only differences between an emergency department at a metropolitan hospital and a rural health service are their size and ca
Rural Anaesthetics
Anaesthesia is an essential part of patient care and plays a critical role in rural medicine. This specialisation is a crucial part of every health service, big or small.
In this episode you'll hear from standalone specialists, consultants and GP anaesthetists who paint a paicture of the rich opportunities anaesthetics offers in regional Australia.
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Studying at Monash Rural Health
Monash Rural Health is one of the oldest and largest schools of rural health in Australia, with a history stretching back more than 25 years. Its footprint covers a vast area of Victoria, stretching from Mildura in the North West, all the way to Orbost in East Gippsland.
Find out more about studying at Monash Rural Health here: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/srh
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Rural Psychiatry
Psychiatry training used to be the domain of large tertiary hospitals and clinical schools in capital cities, now it is a specialty that can be entirely completed outside metropolitan centres.
In this episode you'll hear about the wide range of opportunities for Psychiatry in regional Australia from Psychiatrists practicing in this field.
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Advanced Skills GP/Rural Generalist
General Medical practise is the cornerstone of medicine in Australia. Advanced Skills GPs, or Rural Generalists, learn an additional sub-specialty on top of general medicine which helps complement their skills in a regional setting where the healthcare needs might not be great enough to require a standalone specialist.
Take a look at Northern District Community Health's We want a GP song, aimed at
