Training a new generation in rural anaesthetics – Dr Robert Easther

An ambition to find a challenging position in life, where close
teamwork and hands-on experience go together, has led Dr Robert
Easter to an incredibly interesting and varied specialist career.
In this episode of Destination Medicine, Dr Easther, a consultant
anaesthetist working in NSW and Tasmania, shares his journey and
dedication to rural healthcare. Starting medicine late, he found
his passion in obstetric and orthopaedic anaesthesia, shaped by a
fellowship in Canada. At Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, he serves as
a supervisor of training and leads a regional anaesthesia
training scheme. He emphasises the importance of mentorship and
the diverse, challenging nature of anaesthesia. But it’s not all
hard work, with Dr Easter enjoying the work-life balance in Wagga
Wagga, being close to work and active in the community. He
advises medical students and junior doctors to plan ahead and
stay open to opportunities.


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