Student Series: The Magic of Rural Medicine – Laura Sliskovic

About this episode

Laura Sliskovic shares her journey from aspiring actress to doctor, highlighting the importance of accessible healthcare in rural communities.

Laura Sliskovic put aside her desire to become an actress and pursue her passion to become a doctor, supporting remote communities with limited access to healthcare. It was through her mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer, and the challenges of living in rural Bicheno, on Tasmania’s east coast, that Laura understood first-hand the necessity of accessible healthcare for all. Laura’s story reflects resilience, community spirit, and a strong drive to improve healthcare access for underserved populations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Laura Sliskovic

Topics covered

• rural medicine
• healthcare access
• community health

Keywords

• resilience
• community spirit
• breast cancer
• Tasmania

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bicheno, Tasmania

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