THE HEART OF MEDICINE 2026


An International Gathering of Compassionate Leaders in Medicine

Dr. Rhea Liang

Surgeon, Clinical Sub-Dean Bond University,
Educator, Systems Change Leader

Gold Coast, Australia

About Dr. Rhea

Professor Rhea Liang is a general and breast surgeon on the Gold Coast of Australia, medical educator, Clinical Sub Dean at Bond University, and systems change leader. She researches, advocates and consults in breast cancer, medical education, workplace culture change, diversity and inclusion. She serves on the British Journal of Surgery editorial board and the American College of Surgeons International Relations Committee. She is the past Chair of the RACS Operate With Respect Education committee, current Chair of the Commonwealth A Better Culture Curriculum Design group, and in 2023 became the first Australian woman awarded RCSEng(Hon) for contributions to surgical education and diversity over the past two decades. Her efforts towards helping people in medicine to thrive are often from driven by seeing them very much NOT thriving (including, sometimes, herself)ue.

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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