Student Series: Lizzie Del Gigante discovers the rewards of rural medicine – experience and research

What’s it like to decide to sit the GAMSAT and apply for medicine from another career? And is regional life really what it’s cracked up to be? Student Doctor Lizzie Del Gigante can provide some insights. In this episode, Lizzie shares her journey from radiography, reflecting on the diverse opportunities within healthcare. Her experience working closely with ED doctors and orthopaedic registrars sparked her interest in continuous patient care, ultimately leading her to pursue medicine. Lizzie discusses the supportive environment of rural clinical schools like Orange, highlighting the benefits of one-on-one teaching and community engagement. She also talks about her research project on rural placements, revealing encouraging trends of graduates returning to rural areas for specialist roles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.