From Nepal to Darwin: a volleyball champion becoming a doctor
“Medicine is a privilege because you are invited into some of the most challenging moments of people’s lives.” For Gahanic Odari, that belief shaped a journey […]
Flinders NT
Studying medicine at home: Brandon graduates in the Territory
“I’ve always wanted to understand how human body works and use that knowledge to serve others.” For Brandon Ting, studying medicine was a natural extension of […]
NT Prevocational Clinical Educator of the Year 2025: Dr Dayna Duncan
Congratulations to Dr Dayna Duncan who has been celebrated as Prevocational Clinical Educator of the Year for the Northern Territory at the Australia and New Zealand […]
Why a year in remote Australia inspired Charlotte’s future in medicine
“I fell in love with the Northern Territory and wanted to stay.” For final year medical student Charlotte Bowra, a year working in the Barkly changed […]
Becoming a paramedic in the Territory: “Every call is unique”
“Every call is unique and working in the Territory makes the role both challenging and rewarding.” John Bauert will soon graduate with a degree in paramedicine, […]
How the NT shaped Jenny's practice as a future dietitian
“Stepping into the NT pushed me out of my comfort zone, and that’s exactly why I grew.” When a dietitian student Jenny Gray arrived at Katherine […]
Medical graduands hit the ground running thanks to an internship program
Internship is a transition point for students from a learning role to one where they are also responsible for delivering patient care. As interns are both […]
From personal trainer to future surgeon: Jason's story
“I never planned on becoming a doctor, but once I saw a path into medicine, everything changed.” After finishing year 12, Jason Wilmot turned to something […]
3-way communication – Desert Mob style
Alice Springs Hospital (ASH) staff gathered last week at the ASH Pool House for a yarning circle led by Ken Lechleiter, Aboriginal Communication Specialist, and Patrick […]