#209 Anatomy Reborn: How Renaissance Italy Remade Medical Education with Professor Richard Hays
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Host Dr Sam Manger is joined by Emeritus Professor Richard Hays, a well known clinical and academic GP serving rural and regional Australia. In the 1990s he became the Professor of General Practice and Rural Health at the newly established North Queensland Clinical School (NQCS) which allowed medical students to complete their training in rural and remote Queensland, setting the stage for what would later become the Rural Clinical Schools, introduced by the Federal Government in the early 2000s. Richard was appointed the Foundation Dean of the James Cook University medical school,...
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#208 Holistic Women's Health with Dr Peta Wright
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Host Dr Ashlea Broomfield is joined by Dr Peta Wright, Gynaecologist, Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecologist, Fertility Specialist and Founder of . Peta is the author of , published in 2023, a book about transforming the trauma of period pain, endometriosis and chronic pelvic distress. She aims to empower women to ask the right questions, get the right treatment, and make lifestyle changes that bring about release from pain. ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle...
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#207 Dysautonomia and POTS with Dr Brendan Hanrahan
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Dr Brendan Hanrahan is a General Physician with over two decades of experience in evidence-based medicine. Dr Hanrahan maintains an active general medicine clinic and inpatient practice, specialising in managing complex medical issues and diagnostic challenges. His primary focus and specialized training is in bariatric medicine, with extensive expertise in obesity management, prevention, and associated complications. He also has significant experience investigating and treating unexplained fatigue and dysautonomic conditions including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). He has...
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#206 Pay Attention: To the ADHD Doctor with Dr Chris Soo
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Host Dr Rob Park sits down with Dr Chris Soo — a GP with a special interest in ADHD to explore a topic that is both highly important and topical right now, with Queensland moving to allow GPs to diagnose and prescribe ADHD medications for adults from Dec 1 2025, and other states expected to follow. This is a light-hearted but deeply practical conversation that cuts through the noise: how ADHD really presents in day-to-day general practice, what to watch out for, how to start treatment safely, and why this emerging model of care is about to become core business for Australian GPs. If...
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Replay #173 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Professor Mark Bellgrove
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Replay from July 2023, host Dr Sam Manger is joined by Professor Mark Bellgrove, the Director of Research at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, and a Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. Professor Bellgrove leads a multidisciplinary team studying the biological basis of attention and cognitive control. In 2016 Professor Bellgrove founded the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA), an interdisciplinary group devoted to advancing evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in...
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#205 Everlab with Dr Steven Lu
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Host Dr Sam Manger is joined by Dr Steven Lu, a GP and Founder of Everlab, an Australian preventative health company using personalized, data-driven care to detect, prevent, and reverse disease risks. Steven is also a keen medical educator and on the RACGP Victoria Council. Everlab is one of Australia’s fasting growing startups and more information can be found . ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical...
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#204 Digital Healthcare with Dr Amandeep Hansra
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Dr Amandeep Hansra is a multi-award winning GP and leader in digital health and innovation in Australia with 18 years of clinical experience. She is known for her work as a digital health consultant, entrepreneur and investor. She has been a Digital Health Adviser with the Australian Digital Health Agency for five years and in July 2024 became the Agency’s Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine). Amandeep was the CEO & Medical Director of Telstra’s telemedicine business ReadyCare; a joint venture between Telstra and Medgate, and co-founded the , a network that invests in digital health and...
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#203 Behind the Mics with Dr Sam Manger, Dr Ashlea Broomfield and Dr Rob Park
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Hosts Dr Sam Manger, Dr Ashlea Broomfield and Dr Rob Park sit down together for the very first time to introduce ourselves and briefly share our stories — from diverse backgrounds in general practice and medical education to our shared passion for advancing holistic, evidence-based care. Our trio discuss how our different experiences complement each other, what drew us into general practice, and what listeners can expect from future episodes — from deep-dives into clinical topics to candid reflections on the realities of primary care in Australia. This episode also marks the...
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#202 Time to Represent! With Dr Eleanor Chew
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Host Dr Rob Park is joined by Dr. Eleanor Chew, GP of 40 years, RACGP board chair, AMA Queensland chair, and Medal of the Order of Australia recipient. Ever wondered how GPs go from clinic rooms to shaping the future of healthcare on state and national stages? In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Chew shares the real story of how a few coffee conversations, some inspiring mentors, and a willingness to “just say yes” launched her into influential board roles. With humour, honesty, and practical advice, Eleanor shows how you too can step onto committees, learn governance, navigate the...
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#201 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine in General Practice with Dr Tony Chen
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Host Dr Rob Park is joined by dual-trained radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist Dr Tony Chen to explore medical imaging relevant to everyday general practice. Navigating scans, screening programs, and radiation risks can be confusing and in this episode, Dr. Tony Chen unpacks what GPs really need to know — from the new lung cancer screening program and the role of AI in imaging, to common referral pitfalls and the surprising truths about CT and nuclear scans. Tony brings clarity, practical advice, and a passion for teaching that will help you use imaging more confidently in your...
info_outlineProfessor Shantha Rajaratnam is Professor of Sleep and Circadian Medicine and Head of the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. He is Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation and Chair of the Monash Sleep Network. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
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