In this episode of Med and Me, we chat with Dr Erin McCabe, a cardiac anaesthetist at Monash Medical Centre, about her journey into anaesthesia and cardiac anaesthesia. Erin shares her experiences training and working across Australia and Canada, the realities of life as an anaesthetist, and what the specialty looks like day-to-day. We also discuss work-life balance, complex cardiac cases, patient care, and what anaesthetists look for when selecting trainees. Whether you’re a medical student considering anaesthetics or simply curious about life in the operating theatre, this episode offers an honest insight into the specialty and the path to getting there.

Credits: Maha Thiagarajan, Isha Shah, Yuvani Pal, Kanupriya Aditya, Harrinish Sathiyakumar, Tachapong Saeung, Gopesh Kannan, Shivi Maheshwari, Arkash Jayasinghe