Medical Director, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Chair openEHR Foundation

Empower, Advance, Inspire

In this episode of the RABCAST series, we are honoured to host Dr. Sam Heard, a distinguished General Practitioner with extensive experience in urban and remote healthcare settings. Dr. Heard currently serves as the Medical Director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs, NT, and is an Associate Professor at Flinders University's Centre for Remote Health.

Dr. Heard's illustrious career includes establishing a teaching practice in Shoreditch, London, and leading a European project on electronic health records. Upon returning to Australia, he joined the Menzies School of Health Research and later became the Regional Director of GP Training for the Northern Territory. His contributions to medical education were recognised when he was awarded the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) General Practice Supervisor of the Year for South Australia and the Northern Territory in 2017.

In 2019, Dr. Heard was honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to medicine.

He also serves as the Chair of the RACGP Northern Territory Faculty.

In this episode, Dr. Heard shares his insights on:

The evolution and impact of Aboriginal community-controlled health services.
The integration of imaging technology in remote clinics to enhance patient care.
Collaborative efforts to improve healthcare outcomes in Indigenous communities.
Whether you're a medical professional, healthcare advocate, or someone passionate about advancing global health, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the challenges and innovations in remote healthcare delivery.

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