Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in Victoria
Monash UniversityChoosing a career pathway in medicine is a tough decision. With so many specialty options to choose from, the possibilities often seem endless and it can be hard to decide what medicine to practice and where. This series of conversations with doctors at all stages of their career across regional Victoria paints a picture of what training and practicing rural medicine is like, and the lifestyle tha... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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This podcast has renewed my faith in rural medical practice. What has been discussed by the interviewer and the interviewees resonates strongly with me. I’m looking forward to living in regional Victoria and feel more confident that I will receive excellent care in a health setting.
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A batch of episodes centers on career pathways, training realities, and the realities of practicing medicine in regional Australia. Conversations often feature doctors at various stages—from registrars to consultants—discussing training costs, retention in regional towns, and the balance between personal life and professional ambition. Several episodes unpack specialty-specific paths (surgery, obstetrics, psychiatry), practical approaches to rural practice (telehealth, RFDS pathways, disaster medicine), and the impact of technology and AI on rural care. The show tends to highlight mentorship, community integration, and resilience in rural training, with a strong emphasis on real-world challenges and actionable insights for listeners conside... more
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