THE HEART OF MEDICINE 2026


An International Gathering of Compassionate Leaders in Medicine

Dr. Ben Bravery

 Junior Doctor, currently training in Psychiatry
Sydney Australia. Patient, Zoologist, Author

Sydney, Australia

About Dr. Ben

Originally a zoologist and science communicator, Ben Bravery worked for the Australian and Chinese governments before being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age twenty-eight. After undergoing eighteen months of cancer treatment, Ben decided on a career change. He became a doctor in 2018 and is now undertaking speciality training in psychiatry. Ben volunteers, advocates, writes and speaks about colorectal cancer, living with cancer, cancer in young adults, medicine and medical education, and is committed to advocating for change in Australia's healthcare system. His memoir, The Patient Doctor, was released in 2022.

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Where you can find Dr. Ben

instagram.com/drbenbravery

instagram.com/drbenbravery

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We acknowledge Australia's First Peoples

Coaching for Doctors is based on Gunaikurnai country. We pay our respects and honour the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their ancestors, Elders past and present and to their emerging leaders. And recognise that this land was never ceded. 

Our Country | Gunaikurnai Land and Waters

The Heart of Medicine Gathering and Retreat will take place on Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Country