\u201cWorking with people and helping people are the reasons I wanted to <\/span><\/i>get into medicine<\/span><\/i><\/a>. However, medicine will give me a bigger scope of practice and a larger choice of professional skills to learn.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Joel’s experiences in the emergency department ignited a spark of interest in medicine that would later shape his career aspirations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThese experiences gave me an insight into medicine, but I didn\u2019t think I was smart enough to be able to go onto become a nurse, paramedic or a doctor, that was so far out of mind, I never thought it was a reachable goal because I didn\u2019t finish high school.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Over the years, Joel explored various jobs, accumulating a wealth of life experiences that would ultimately lead him back to his dream of pursuing a <\/span>career in healthcare<\/span><\/a>. His journey through higher education took him from IT to drama and screen and media degrees, reflecting his diverse interests<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Being accepted into <\/span>a Paramedicine degree<\/span><\/a> bolstered Joel\u2019s confidence, and halfway through his studies he decided to apply to <\/span>transfer into Medicine<\/span><\/a> via the <\/span>Indigenous Entry Program<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI spoke with a lot of people about studying medicine, including <\/span><\/i>SA Ambulance Service<\/span><\/i> staff, medical interns, other students and university tutors and asked their thoughts to give me a better insight and so I knew if I was able to do it. It took me around two years before I was sure about my decision to study medicine.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Through the support of <\/span>Yungkurrinthi<\/span><\/a> and university staff, Joel found a nurturing environment tailored to the needs of Indigenous students. The personalised guidance and understanding provided by Flinders’ supportive community played a pivotal role in Joel’s journey.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c<\/span><\/i>Yungkurrinthi<\/span><\/i><\/a> has been very supportive, they helped organise for me to chat to other students. They make time for students and make everything work for you, it all fell together. The staff take time to understand students and help you get through whatever you are struggling with.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The relationship I have with Yungkurrinthi is important, without their support I wouldn\u2019t be where I am today. Mature age students are well supported at Flinders.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Joel encourages aspiring students to seize the opportunity and embark on their own transformative journey towards a rewarding <\/span>career in medicine<\/span><\/a>. To prospective students considering the <\/span>Indigenous Entry Stream<\/span><\/a>, Joel offers a simple yet profound piece of advice:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cJust apply. Speak to staff about what you want to do, they will help guide you in the right direction and put you in touch with the right people. You will have a good support network; you just need to make yourself known.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prevent, treat, cure and care at Flinders University. Explore your study options<\/a> across Bedford Park, Darwin, our rural and remote campuses across the Northern Territory<\/a> and South Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By the time Joel Brown was 32, he\u2019d worked in over 30 different jobs. 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