acmaspillthetea's podcast Australian Chinese Medical Association

Justin speaks with Dr Yanni Loh, a qualified Medical Oncologist and Palliative and Supportive Care Specialist based at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Concord Repatriation General Hospital. Together they consider the rewards and challenges of working in Palliative Care and Oncology, and Dr Loh shares valuable insights for junior doctors interested in the fields.
 
Hosted by Dr Justin Ting
Edited by Jasmine Ting

In this episode, Andrew speaks to Dr. Reg Leong, a general practitioner in Sydney who grew up studying and working in South Africa. Together they discuss his experiences before moving to Australia and how it has influenced his appreciation of universal healthcare and ultimately his own practice. 

Andrew sits down with A/Prof. Stephen Li to talk about the role of advocacy in community health and and his own experience in improving the health of the Chinese community in Australia as part of the ACMA and other benevolent organisations.

We speak with Dr. Alpha Tung, a Consultant anaesthetist and Head of the Department of Anaesthetics at Auburn Hospital. Dr. Tung has a special in interest in simulation and teaching, and last year, won the WSLHD Employee of the Year Award for her contribution to Auburn Anaesthesia. Together we speak about her motivation for pursuing a career in Anaesthesia, and the challenges she's faced along the way. 

Andrew speaks with A/Prof. Daniel Lin, a Consultant General Paediatrician with a special interest in allergic disease. Together they speak about his 25+ years of experience in treating children, their families and how he set up his own multidisciplinary private centre for Paediatrics - CentrePaeds. 

Andrew speaks with Meng Ngu, a Senior Staff Specialist and Head of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. Together they explore his experiences in Gastroenterology, the changes in the specialty since his days in training and the challenges throughout his journey.