The class of 85

Kevin Patterson interviews Dr Garry Davis about his life from a sports-filled childhood in Adelaide to medical school with the Class of 1985, and his distinguished career in ophthalmology. The episode covers his early sporting ambitions, medical training, the shift into ophthalmology and oculoplastics, major advances in eye care (including cataract techniques, OCT imaging and anti-VEGF treatments)...

In this episode of Kevi's Cancer Chronicles, Professor Bogda Koczwara shares her journey from rural Poland to becoming a leading figure in Australian cancer care and survivorship. She discusses her medical training, international experience at Roswell Park, the creation and growth of oncology services at Flinders Medical Centre, and her national advocacy work with MOGA and COSA. Professor Koczwara...

Dr Vicki Bennett, a University of Adelaide graduate from the Class of ’85, reflects on a life that moved from Newcastle and Stockton to rural and Aboriginal health work in Port Hedland and Kakadu. She recalls a brutal intern year, emergency evacuations with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and long-term work in urban Aboriginal health and youth mental health in Adelaide. Alongside medicine, Vicki...

Francis discusses his early life, education and his carreer as a physician and medical oncology