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. --- SYNPOSIS 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/