BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #466
Exploring IR in Australia
with Dr. Chris Rogan
Ever wonder what it’s like to practice interventional radiology down under? Dr. Chris Rogan joins us on the BackTable Podcast this week to tell us about his IR practice in Australia, with special emphasis on healthcare system and interventional practice model differences between our two countries.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, July 23). Ep. 466 – Exploring IR in Australia [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Chris Rogan
Dr. Chris Rogan is an interventional radiologist and director of interventional oncology at the Chris O'Brien Life House in Sydney, Australia.
Dr. Aaron Fritts
Dr. Aaron Fritts is a Co-Founder of BackTable and a practicing interventional radiologist in Dallas, Texas.
Synopsis
We cover a wide range of topics, including the differences in IR training pathways between Australia and the U.S., the impact of healthcare models on IR practice, and the cooperation between public and private healthcare. We also highlight the urgent need for more IR specialists in Australia. Additionally, the doctors explore the challenges of public awareness, interdisciplinary and global collaboration, and the ongoing efforts by the Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA) to promote IR through public outreach and educational strategies.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:08 - Australia vs. US Healthcare Systems
08:21 - Compensation and Career Mobility
16:52 - IR Public Awareness and Marketing
25:56 - Global Collaboration and Conferences
30:53 - Travel Tips for Australia
Resources
Dr. Chris Rogan’s practice:
https://drrogan.com/
Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA):
https://irsa.com.au/
IRSA 2024 Annual Meeting:
https://irsa.com.au/education-events/irsa-annual-scientific-meeting-2024/
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