I have dreamed of being a doctor ever since I was a young boy and there has never been any other path I envisioned for my life.    My inspiration/motivation driving me to pursue my dream is a particular group of which I am  a member – Indigenous Australian males.   I am acutely aware of the many issues that continue to plague Indigenous males in Australia today.  Personal experience has taught me that my responsibility and purpose in becoming a doctor extends beyond treating the physical, as this is merely a manifestation of deeper complex issues confronting Indigenous men.   I hope to demonstrate to my peers that although we are the most maligned social demographic in contemporary society, we can create a place to function effectively and succeed at our pursuits.  I am excited to be a part of, and maybe even inspire a generation of Indigenous men who have a desire to transform/reverse the present culture, which beginning to create a great legacy for our people and future generations.   My passion is to witness Indigenous men rise up and claim our rightful place.   This is what drives me.

Next year, I plan on entering a Medical Degree which has a duration of 4 years.   Following this, I will apply/pursue surgery, with a particular interest in the Central Nervous System/Neurology.  I have completed Psychology units during undergraduate studies, and have been intrigued by concepts such as cognitive processes – correlations between mental processes and physical manifestations on the anatomy of the Brain, with resulting behaviours.   I have also completed Indigenous Studies units and have been introduced to topics including inter-generational trauma.  This has triggered an interest into the pathology of the mental health of Indigenous Australians, and its inheritance by subsequent generations.   Much of the brain remains unexplored – additionally Indigenous mental health remains largely uncharted territory, which I firmly believe forms the platform for improving quality of life.   While I am aware of ethical barriers, I plan to pursue research into these areas.   This is an extremely personal quest for myself as I once again possess an acute awareness of mental issues affecting Indigenous people and plan to serve my community by increasing awareness, while promoting recovery and healing.