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Locum Tenens in Tasmania: One Devil of a Time

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By Gerard Ames, MD
 
Upon arrival in Tasmania, I was struck by the rugged beauty of the island.

My wife and I set up housekeeping in a spacious apartment with a deck that faced the forested hills that rolled into mountains. Each evening a flock of Galahs (pink and grey parrots) would perch in a tree by our deck. At night, the Southern Cross rose outside our windows.

We explored almost every corner of Tasmania on weekends and holidays. The island is full of winding roads that always seem to lead to surprising vistas of mountains, forests, or white sandy beaches. I also had two weeks of vacation time that allowed us to see the sights on Mainland, Australia - from Ayers Rock to the Great Barrier Reef. We found that the hour flight to Melbourne made a great weekend getaway.

I enjoyed the practice in Tasmania as much as the sights; patients were interesting and always grateful for the care they received. I would recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in broadening their medical horizons. 
 
TASMANIAN SITES (clockwise from top): Opossum Bay, Sheffield and Bay of Fires

Dr. Gerard Ames is a Nephrologist from Seattle, Washington, who plans to work and travel Down Under whenever possible.