The Balanced Medics' Handover Podcast

This episode we have the lovely Dr Leslie Gan on to speak about a lesser known medical specialty. Dr Leslie Gan is a rehabilitation medicine physician and Co-Director of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics in a public health service in Queensland. We discuss - How she re-evaluated her life while doing BPT and changed paths - Why she chose Rehabilitation Medicine - What the specialty is all about  - The...

Dr Surina Taneja is a junior doctor from England who is interested in a career in surgery, but also took the time to explore other options. Surina worked in Australia, as a doc, for two years and has kindly come onto the pod to share her story. She explores her interests and shares her experiences in medicine on YouTube. Surina is particularly passionate about maintaining a work life balance in th...

Dr Jo Hely is our latest guest! Jo is a doctor who has worked in hospital administration, junior doctor education, medical regulation and medico-legal roles. Throughout her years in medicine, she met doctors who were dissatisfied with their careers and saw a real need for a career advisor with a specialised medical background.  Now Jo is behind Insight Medical Careers, that offers services that in...

Dr Ben Bravery's journey through medicine isn't the typical one. In 2011, while living in Beijing, China and building his own science communication business, Ben was diagnosed with Stage 3C colorectal cancer. He was 28 years old. He returned to Australia and underwent 18 months of treatment. After this, Ben needed a change. He decided to become a doctor. Ben is now undertaking speciality t...

Our guest Dr Sonia Henry is a GP and published author, passionate about welfare of doctors, improving health equity, especially in remote Australia and First Nations health. Her first book 'Going Under' was an Australian best seller and her memoir 'Put Your Feet In The Dirt, Girl' is going to be released on May 30. Sonia came on to discuss her alternative path in medicine and new b...

Dr Violet Kieu is a consultant Gynaecologist specialising in fertility, reproductive endocrinology, and fertility preservation. She is also a writer, and shares all about fertility medicine through her blog Freeze Fertility. We discuss Why she chose fertility medicine Societal factors in making life choices, especially medicine Requirements in becoming a fertility specialist Her typical day All ab...

This episode we are lucky to speak with Dr Hilton Koppe: writer, workshop facilitator, podcaster and doctor living on Bundjalung land on the east coast of Australia. Hilton facilitates reflective writing workshops for doctors and other health professionals with the goal of deepening their compassion, overcoming professional isolation and reducing risk of burnout. Hilton’s memoir,  One Curious Doct...