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Welcome 2026 Medical Students

Angaston Medical Centre is proud to host medical students in their second last year of university medical training from Flinders University and Adelaide University.

This innovative and internationally recognised program is designed around a full year of clinical placement with an integrated curriculum.

For 2026 we welcome Hanna and Lydia as part of our team as they continue their learning journey.

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Hanna
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Lydia

Welcome Intern Dr Lucy Heil

Join us in welcoming our new intern, Dr Lucy Heil!! Lucy will be a part of our team for the next 10 weeks whilst on her placement here at AMC.

“After spending most of my year at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, I am looking forward to expanding on my skills & experiences in Angaston this term. My interests include Paediatric Medicine and General Practice, which I am looking forward to pursing next year as I start my General Practice training at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital.

With a keen interest in rural medicine, after time spent training as a Medical Student on the Eyre Peninsula, I am looking forward to my time here in Angaston in both the clinical setting and exploring this beautiful region.

Outside of work I love to play basketball, go on camping & road trips around South Australia, and of course, drink wine!”

Lucy Heil

Welcome Intern Dr Danny Hill

Join us in welcoming our new intern Dr Danny Hill!
He will be working with us for the next 10 weeks for his placement here at AMC.

Danny completed his Bachelor’s of Medical Science with Honours before starting medicine at Flinders Uni, undertaking his research project in the Renal Lab.

With a keen interest in General Practice, Danny looks forward to starting his training next year and hopes to be able to give focus to his interests in skin cancer, medical education and sports medicine.

Outside of work Danny loves to stay active by getting down to the gym or  playing golf and footy with his mates.

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Welcome Intern Dr Sophie Shearwood

We welcome our new intern Dr Sophie Shearwood. Sophie will be a part of our team for the next 10 weeks whilst on her placement here at AMC.

Having spent 2 years training at the Toowoomba Rural Clinical School at the University of Queensland, Sophie is very excited to be back in a rural setting.

Sophie has many interest areas in medicine but particularly enjoys the procedural aspects of anaesthetics, emergency medicine and surgical care.

Outside of medicine, Sophie is a passionate musician who has played the saxophone for over 10 years, and directed the Queensland Medical Jazz band during her time in med school. She also loves to run (running her first half marathon in May!) and cycle, and is looking forward to exploring the Barossa cycling on the Barossa Trail.

Sophie

Welcome Intern Dr Zoe Ferguson

We welcome our new intern Dr Zoe Ferguson who will be with us for a 10 week placement.

Zoe has spent the last year working in Broken Hill and has an interest in Mental Health as well as Agricultural and Rural Health.

Outside of work she enjoys reading, singing in choirs and Formula 1.

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Dr Zoe Ferguson

Welcome 2025 Medical Students

Angaston Medical Centre is proud to host medical students again this year from both Flinders University and The University of Adelaide as they continue their medical training.

The year is designed around a full year of clinical placement with an integrated curriculum.
For 2025 we welcome Kris and Sam as part of our team as they continue their learning journey.

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Welcome Intern Lydia

We welcome our new intern Dr Lydia Smalls. Lydia will be a part of our team for the next 10 weeks whilst on her placement here at AMC.

Lydia is keeping her options open when it comes to medicine. Her current interests are endocrinology and gastroenterology.

Outside of medicine Lydia enjoys reading, walking her dog and baking.

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Welcome Intern Kelly

We welcome our new intern Kelly Ferguson to the team for the next 10 weeks for her placement at AMC. Kelly is still discovering her specific interests and looks forward to learning about a broad range of specialties to discover what appeals to her most.

Kelly’s interests outside of work are reading, catching up with friends and family and crocheting toys for her new baby nephew.

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Kelly Ferguson

Welcome Intern Jordan

We welcome our newest Intern Jordan Evens.
Jordan is interested in Clinical Genetics but taking his time to explore lots of different specialties and see what appeals to him the most.

Jordan’s Interests outside of work – Netball, running, reading. He previously played for State Men’s netball and ran half marathons. We look forward to having Jordan on our team for the next 10 weeks.

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Welcome new Intern Izak

We welcome Dr Izak Mentz to the AMC team for the next 10 week period.

Growing up in the Yorke Peninsula, Izak has a love of football, fishing, camping and the country lifestyle in general. Some of his medical interests include minor procedures and emergency medicine. Outside of work you can find Izak at the local gym, the Nuriootpa park run or one of the wineries on a weekend!

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