17. Medicine Without Limits: A Doctor’s Groundbreaking Path

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Dinesh Palipana, the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland. After a life-changing spinal cord injury during medical school, Dinesh became a doctor, lawyer, researcher, and advocate. Named Queensland Australian of the Year in 2021, he continues to break barriers in medicine and disability advocacy. In this inspiring conversation, Dinesh shares his journey, the challenges he's faced, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Don't miss out! Subscribe and listen on your favourite platforms: - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4YeHM7Ln2hNj2f3Hw8La6R - Apple: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/that-was-unexpected/id1729956349 - Audible: www.audible.com.au/pd/That-Was-Unexpected-Podcast/B0CV7C7P11 Discover more from our amazing host, Lisa Cox! Explore her website and connect on social media: - Website: lisacox.co - Instagram: instagram.com/lisacox.co - Facebook: facebook.com/lisacoxwriter - Twitter: twitter.com/LISACOX_CO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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