Doctors in Training: Balancing Medicine, Motherhood and Rural Life – Amanda Fulton’s Story

After starting her career as a veterinarian, Dr Amanda Fulton couldn’t ignore the calling to study medicine. At 29, she took the leap, retraining while raising a young family, and is now a trainee at Port Augusta Hospital South Australia’s Flinders Ranges. Amanda shares the challenges of stepping back into student life, the rewards of rural practice, and how she balances medicine with motherhood, teaching, and her passion for dance. Her story is one of courage, adaptability, and commitment to community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.