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The pathways to a career in surgery are as diverse and broad as the surgeons who take them. Though we can find out the logistics of undertaking a surgical career on a plethora of guides and handbooks, we are always left wondering what it is that makes these surgeons tick. From military careers to red carpet premiers, join us as we break down their journeys and extract valuable lessons and insights to apply to our own lives. https://www.mips.com.au/I-am-a/student https://tinyurl.com/surgicalcareers
Episodes
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Jasun, Karin & Alex
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Dr Renu Eapen
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Dr Ruth Mitchell
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Dr Neela Janakiramanan
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Dr Neela Janakiramanan is a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon specialising in hand and wrist surgery. She obtained her Master of Public Health degree during her surgical training, and is an author and advocate for women in medicine and surgery, as well as a pursuer of social justice for refugees and asylum seekers. Tune in to hear Dr Janakiramanan’s multi-faceted journey to get to where she is now - there definitely is something in this episode for everyone!
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Dr Hayden Waterham
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Dr Hayden Waterham is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at St Vincent’s Private, Epworth Freemasons and the Mercy Hospital for Women. He is the proud father of four children with his wife, who is a paediatrician. In this episode, we hear about how he manages his work life balance, his thoughts on how medical training has changed over the years, as well as his experiences with working in both public hospitals and private practice.
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Professor Declan Murphy
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Professor Declan Murphy is a leading consultant urologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He completed his training in the UK before moving to Melbourne to be one of the early pioneers of robotic surgery in GU oncology. He is now Peter Mac's Director of Genitourinary (GU) Oncology, Director of Robotic Surgery, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne. If that wasn't enough to keep him busy, he also co-hosts his own podcast, GU Cast. Listen in to follow his journey from party animal in his university days to the inspirational surgeon he is now!
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Associate Professor Rhea Liang
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Associate Professor Rhea Liang is a general and breast surgeon, Surgical Lead at Bond University and Chair of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Operate with Respect Committee. In this episode we explore her journey from a hard working University of Auckland medical student, to taking a break to go backpacking around the world, having children during her surgical training, and now studying the highly impactful topic of intersectionality in the development of the professional surgical identity in her PhD. Listen in to this episode for her recommendations on how to get started on Twitter, as well as her thoughts on how the culture in surgery has changed over time, and what more needs to be done.
Friday May 07, 2021
Dr Georgina Riddiough
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Dr Georgina Riddiough is a current PhD candidate and SET trainee in general surgery, with a keen interest in hepatobiliary surgery and transplant. She grew up in the UK and completed medical school at the University of Leicester, before moving to Melbourne to work at the Austin Hospital for her surgical training. Tune in to this episode to hear her thoughts about seizing opportunities as they come and flexible work arrangements for both male and female members of the medical workforce.
Friday May 21, 2021
Dr Ruwangi Udayasiri
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Dr Ruwangi Udayasiri is currently the only female local general surgeon in Shepparton, Victoria. She has a special interest in breast surgery, but continues performing a wide range of surgeries in various hospitals around rural and regional Victoria. She also loves to swim when she is able to get some free time in between looking after her children, private consulting and teaching University of Melbourne medical students!
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Associate Professor Kelvin Kong
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Associate Professor Kelvin Kong is a proud Worimi man and ENT surgeon. In this episode, hear about how he drew inspiration from his family to become the passionate Indigenous health advocate he is today. We also chat about the significance of early hearing impairment on life trajectories and the importance of creating a culturally safe environment to optimise healthcare for First Nations Australians.