Dr David Walker, Rural Generalist

Dr David Walker moved to Longreach for the job. Twenty years later, he says it’s the community that kept him there. David is a rural generalist and the Executive Director of Medical Services for Central West Hospital and Health Service.In his interview, David takes us behind the scenes of his journey into medicine – including why his mum suggested he see a psychologist before he pursued a career as a doctor!He also reflects on the unique challenges (and privileges) of being a doctor in a small community, and what rural medicine has taught him along the way.Hear the story behind the doctor, the leader, the family man and community member.