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Destination Medicine Podcast

Regional Training Hubs
Rural Medicine
Australia
Rural Australia
Tasmania
Rural Generalist Training Pathway
Rural Generalism
GAMSAT
Rural Generalist
Finley, New South Wales
Nursing
Dubbo
Wagga Wagga
Broken Hill
Port Augusta
Northern Territory Medical Program
Alice Springs
Public Health
Orthopaedic Surgery
Marambiji Local Health District
Aged Care

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

ENCORE: This Thank a First Responder Day, we proudly replay this episode, celebrating those who serve and support our communities every day.

Soaring to the heights of rural and remote medicine — and not just in RFDS planes — Dr Jessica Martyn has e... more

In recognition of National Reconciliation week, we are replaying “Reflections on belonging — Tristan Marino’s journey from music to medicine.

What are your pillars of belonging? For Tristan Marino, they are his Aboriginal and Maori family, his conn... more

From suburban Queensland to clinical training in Wagga Wagga — fourth-year medical student Natalie Vear has wholly embraced rural medicine. A former exercise physiologist and postdoctoral research fellow with a PhD in exercise cardio-oncology, Nat sh... more

Dr Angus Baumnann took a long, non-linear journey into medicine, that eventually led him to specialise in cardiology. Now based in Alice Springs with his family, and deeply entrenched in the community, Angus couldn’t be happier with the trajectory of... more

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Tristan Marino
Medical student featured in the episode
School of Rural Health, Orange, NSW
Episode: ENCORE: Student Series: Reflections on belonging — Tristan Marino’s journey from music to medicine
Natalie Vear
4th year medical student at the University Of Notre Dame, Sydney; rural clinician-in-training in Wagga Wagga
University of Notre Dame Sydney; Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Episode: Student Series: Hooves, Health and Higher Degrees – Natalie Vear
Angus Baumann
Cardiologist
Ellis Springs Hospital (Alice Springs)
Episode: Heart of the Red Centre: focus on what you love - Dr Angus Baumann
Laura Sliskovic
5th year medical student, University of Tasmania Rural Clinical School
University of Tasmania Rural Clinical School
Episode: Student Series: The Magic of Rural Medicine – Laura Sliskovic
Dr. Daniel Stewart
Specialist Emergency Physician, Dubbo
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Episode: ENCORE: From championship rowing to emergency medicine – Dr Daniel Stewart's circuitous journey to Dubbo
Grace Nelson
Dr Grace Nelson, intern/resident at Dubbo Health Service
Dubbo Health Service
Episode: ENCORE: Doctors in Training: "I want to do the best I can" – Dr Grace Nelson, rural intern and life-long learner
Stephanie Pollard
Niambah woman, junior doctor, intern at Orange Health Service
Orange Health Service
Episode: ENCORE: Doctors in Training: Dr Stephanie Pollard - Feel the fear and do it anyway
Lily Hogan
University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School, Wagga Wagga
Episode: ENCORE: Student Series: Resilience and a “go for it” spirit - attributes that count for Lily Hogan, a girl from the Riverina
Andre McDuling
University of Sydney Medical School student studying in Dubbo
University of Sydney Medical School, Rural health pathway
Episode: ENCORE: Student Series: Andre McDuling - An Origin Story

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Peter Letts
Host of Destination Medicine Podcast; frequently appears across episodes
Nicole Goodman
Interviewer/Host and co-host on multiple episodes with a focus on rural medicine journeys

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Student Series: "Get yourself out there!” – Dr Liam Halford’s advice for going rural
Q: Tell us about your time socially in Broken Hill and how you balanced life and training?
Liam shares how the year in Broken Hill offered diverse social events, markets, races, and cultural experiences beyond football, and how social immersion complemented the clinical year, making it feel like a connected community rather than a mere placement.
Student Series: "Get yourself out there!” – Dr Liam Halford’s advice for going rural
Q: Tell us a little bit about the John Flynn placement that you were a part of. What is the John Flynn placement?
The John Flynn placement program placed students in rural hospitals for eight weeks across multiple visits, allowing them to live in a community and work with the same doctors, which was pivotal in Liam's realization about rural medicine.
Student Series: "Get yourself out there!” – Dr Liam Halford’s advice for going rural
Q: Was it always your plan to study medicine? I mean, obviously there's not the family background, but was it something that was a burning desire for you?
Liam describes exploring alternatives like electrical engineering first, doing a gap year with music, and gradually realizing medicine was the best fit as he connected with people and realized he enjoyed helping them, leading him to pursue medical studies.
Student Series: "Get yourself out there!” – Dr Liam Halford’s advice for going rural
Q: Are you from a family of doctors?
No; Liam explains that neither parent finished high school, with his father a farmer who became a cop and his mother a librarian, while his grandmother was a nurse; this background framed his own path into medicine as something he discovered on his own rather than a family tradition.
Doctors in Training: Painting your own picture - Dr Pippa Kensit
Q: You hinted at mentors earlier. Is there a mentor or mentors who have helped you along this journey?
Yes, I have many mentors, especially rural generalists, whose guidance has validated my path and provided practical, compassionate support during both professional challenges and personal moments in the journey.

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What is Destination Medicine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive series into rural medical careers, focusing on real journeys into rural Australia. Episodes spotlight medical students, junior doctors, and early-career physicians as they navigate entry paths, training, and practice in regional settings. Common themes include rural generalism, mentorship, balancing training with family life, community integration, and the lifestyle trade-offs of practicing outside major cities. The format often blends personal origin stories with practical guidance on admissions, exams, internships, and pursuing rural-specialist pathways, offering listeners actionable steps and inspiring examples. A notable strength is its grounded, community-centered approach, with many episodes showcasing tangible tips for ad... more

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1. Tristan Marino
2. Natalie Vear
3. Angus Baumann
4. Laura Sliskovic
5. Dr. Daniel Stewart
6. Grace Nelson
7. Stephanie Pollard
8. Lily Hogan

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