What Does a Career with the Royal Flying Doctors Service Victoria Look Like?

If you thought the Royal Flying Doctor Service is only about emergency retrievals and outback planes, then think again. In Victoria, it actually looks quite different.In this episode you’ll hear from two general practitioners who combine living and practicing in Melbourne, with regular clinical work in the remote town of Robinvale, in north-west Victoria:Dr Anita Moss, GP obstetrician at Bayside Health and RFDS GP.Dr Catherine Sloan, GP at Q1 Medical, Melton and RFDS GP.Both doctors travel to Robinvale every six weeks for face-to-face clinics and continue care via telehealth. They explore the many career pathways the RFDS Victoria offers doctors, particularly in general practice, rural medicine and community care and describe why being a Flying Doctor is one of the most rewarding aspects of their career.In this episode, they discuss:What working for the RFDS can actually look like in Victoria.How GPs combine metro practice with regional and remote work.Why rural medicine accelerates learning and broadens clinical skills.The role of telehealth in modern rural healthcare.Supporting multicultural and farming communities with complex health needs.Why prevention and continuity of care are so rewarding as a doctor.For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to the Monash Rural Health website.The North West Victoria and Gippsland Regional Training Hubs have commissioned this podcast to help medical students and junior doctors learn more about training and practising medicine in regional Australia. Find your nearest Regional Training Hub here.