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Dr Daniel Brimm is a Principle House Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery with Queensland Health, currently working at Gold Coast Hospital. Dr Brimm is also a researcher, with interests in orthopaedic surgery, sports sciences (especially strength sports), medical culture, and medical education. In this episode of Behind the Scalpel, we explore the early surgical career pathways, applying for SHO/PHO positions, and discuss the realities of navigating medical school, internship, residency, and the PHO years. The conversation centres on actionable advice for medical students and early PGY doctors, alongside an honest reflection on what the transition into senior pre-registrar roles actually involves.

Dr Greg Roger is a Doctor, Engineer and CEO. He has more than 30 years experience in the field of medicine, bio-medical engineering and in medical device product development and commercialisation. In this episode of Behind the Scalpel, Dr Roger shares lessons from his unconventional journey from medicine, to engineering, to innovator and entrepreneur in the surgical field.

Dr Tina Fleming is a highly experienced clinician, with additional subspecialty training in minimally invasive gynaecology and a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Dr Fleming is a proud founding director of Grace Private, the only specialist medical and allied health practice for integrated women’s healthcare located at the Gold Coast Private Hospital, Southport. In this episode of Behind The Scalpel, we discuss her career pathway, as well as key lessons and insights from a career in Gynaecology.

Welcome to today’s episode! We’re joined by Professor Ajay Rane, the Director of Urogynaecology at Townsville Hospital. In this conversation, Professor Rane takes us through his incredible journey of tackling some of the most pressing medical and health issues, including the establishment of fistula clinics in India. He also shares his innovative approach to raising awareness about these conditions—one that involves using Bollywood cinema as a creative tool for social change. It’s a fascinating discussion on how healthcare, social issues, and creativity can intersect to make a real impact. Stay tuned!

Join us on our latest episode with vascular surgeon SET 1 trainee, Aman Berry Williams. We talk about the ins and outs of surgery, getting onto the program, being humble, resilience, where to with the future and also his side hustle - The Berry Method. The Berry Method is a surgical education and training preparation course designed specifically for Australian and New Zealand medical students, residents, unaccredited registrars and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to streamline the pathway to surgical training. Click on the link below to go to the website! https://theberrymethod.thinkific.com/ Enjoy the episode!

Join us on our latest episode with vascular surgeon SET 1 trainee, Aman Berry Williams. We talk about the ins and outs of surgery, getting onto the program, being humble, resilience, where to with the future and also his side hustle - The Berry Method. The Berry Method is a surgical education and training preparation course designed specifically for Australian and New Zealand medical students, residents, unaccredited registrars and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to streamline the pathway to surgical training. Click on the link below to go to the website! https://theberrymethod.thinkific.com/ Enjoy the episode!

Dr Ahmed Mahmoud is an orthopaedic trainee at the Gold Coast University Hospital. In this episode, Dr Mahmoud provides hosts James Smith and Connell Fox with an insight into his journey from being a medical student at Griffith University to pursuing a career in the field of orthopaedic surgery. Tune in to find out more!

In this second instalment, Dr Carina Chow shares with us her experiences practising grassroots medicine with DAISI - the Doctors Assisting In South-Pacific Islands - the humanitarian organisation she chairs as CEO.

Dr Carina Chow is a Brisbane-based colorectal surgeon specialising in robotics. In this episode, she gives us a run down of robotic surgery, how to prepare for it now, and what to expect in the future.

Tune in as we continue our interview with Dr Eric Levi, this time discussing the issues of bullying, harassment, and workplace culture in surgery.

Tune in as we discuss the issue of burnout in surgery with triple fellowship-trained ENT surgeon, Dr Eric Levi.

Join us for the remainder of our interview with Nick Earls.

Join us as we interview Nick Earls, Brisbane-based award-winning novelist and former doctor, as he tells us about his career and how medicine has influenced it!

Join us as we chat with Professor Herwig Drobetz - an orthopaedic trauma surgeon operating in Lismore, who also likes to spend his time working in humanitarian aid. We delve into his training, and learn all about working as a surgeon with MSF.

Join us as we chat with Professor Herwig Drobetz - an orthopaedic trauma surgeon operating in Lismore, who also likes to spend his time working in humanitarian aid. We delve into his training, and learn all about working as a surgeon with MSF.