On the Medical FlyWays podcast, we unravel the untold stories of these extraordinary doctors, delving into their experiences of navigating the complexities of migration, visa processes, and settling into a new medical culture.
Join us for series 1 as we focus on migrant doctors who have come to Australia from all around the world, from ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse backgrounds.
Born in Taiwan before moving to New Zealand at age 9, Dr Jenny Huang left NZ at 19 and completed medical training in the UK. She decided upon a career in general practice after enjoying learning a range of different specialties. Now settled in regional Victoria, Dr Huang leads a variety of inspiring initiatives including advocating for environmentally sustainable healthcare and improving the health literacy of regional and rural communities.
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Dr Madhu Tamilarasan is UK-trained GP of Indian descent, who has found her home in rural Australia. Speciliasing in sports medicine, former athlete Dr Madhu is a highly experienced GP supervisor, having mentored many students and registrars in their journey to RACGP fellowship. In this enlightening conversation with Dr Srishti, Dr Madhu shares her journey to Australia, where she now runs a holistic clinic in Central West NSW.
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Dr Srishti catches up with Dr Lynda-Rose Chapeyama, Zimbabwe-born GP psychotherapist, medical educator and sexual health advocate, who moved to Australia at 18 and completed a medical degree at the University of Newcastle. Now based in Naarm/Melbourne, Dr Lynda is passionate about medical education, and is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Melbourne.
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Talat Uppal joins Dr Srishti to share her experience as an internationally trained doctor, from growing up in Africa to running an integrated women's health clinic in northern Sydney. Dr Talat shares her frustrations and hopes around supporting international medical graduates navigate the muddy waters to practice medicine in Australia.
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In our first episode, Dr Srishti Dutta speaks to Dr Farnoush Nia, Iranian-trained GP and GP supervisor, brings her eight years of experience working in Tehran to Melbourne, where she focuses on women’s and children’s health. Alongside her clinical work, she writes about her experiences and supports International Medical Graduates through RACGP.
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Medical Flyways is created and hosted by Dr Srishti Dutta, Practising GP, Board Chair of General Practice Supervision Australia, RACGP Queensland Faculty Council Representative, GP Course Facilitator at Black Dog Institute and GP Liaison Officer for Metro North Health in Brisbane.
Stay tuned as Dr Dutta speaks candidly with internationally trained doctors who have made significant impacts in the Australian healthcare system.
Produced in association with Wavelength International.
We pay our respect to the traditional owners of the lands on which this podcast was recorded.
Dr Srishti Dutta
Medical Flyways is hosted by Dr Srishti Dutta, Practising GP, Board Chair of General Practice Supervision Australia, RACGP Queensland Faculty Council Representative, GP Course Facilitator at Black Dog Institute and GP Liaison Officer for Metro North Health in Brisbane.
Stay tuned as Dr Dutta speaks candidly with internationally trained doctors who have made significant impacts in the Australian healthcare system.
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