618 there's more to life than money: global health, charity work & why giving back matters

618 there's more to life than money: global health, charity work & why giving back matters

May 12, 2026 · 38 min · Season 6

About this episode

Dev Raga interviews Dr Jono about the importance of giving back in the medical field and the opportunities available in global health.

What does a fulfilling medical career look like beyond the income? Dev sits down with Dr Jono, an emergency physician, point-of-care ultrasound specialist and co-founder of Tambe Global to explore why giving back might be one of the most valuable investments you make as a clinician. They touch on: 👉🏾 career opportunities in emergency medicine 👉🏿 Jono's path into global health, starting the PEARLS program & establishing a charity organisation 👉🏻 pros & cons of charity work for doctors 👉 the practicalities of doing overseas charity work: getting the right visa, taking leave, indemnity insurance 👉🏼 what opportunities exist for doctors? 👉🏽 navigating the emotional impact of high stakes work Learn more about Jono's work below: https://www.tambeglobal.org/ www.youtube.com/@PEARLS_POCUS www.twitter.com/PEARLS_POCUS Research paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajum.70014 Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To chat with a professional and get help about your situation…

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Host: Dev Raga

Guest: Dr Jono

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Organizations: Tambe Global, PEARLS

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