A/Prof Kerin Fielding - a life of many passions

It was in the midst of her idyllic country childhood that
Associate Professor Kerin Fielding decided to become a doctor —
particularly a surgeon. Now a Visiting Medical Officer at Wagga
Wagga Base Hospital, Prof. Fielding is a prominent orthopaedic
surgeon, the first woman in NSW to qualify as one and only the
third female president of the Royal Australiasian College of
Surgeons. In this episode she also describes her other great
passion. A Paris-trained cordon bleu pastry chef, Prof. Fielding
also runs her own patisserie. She shares insights into her
experiences in rural medicine, the rewarding moments she's
encountered, and the importance of mentors in her career. Prof.
Fielding also highlights the significance of work-life balance in
a rural setting and offers valuable advice to aspiring doctors.


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