Studying in regional Australia is a “huge blessing” according to Shray Sinha, who is undertaking his qualifications in Dubbo, NSW. Shray swapped engineering for medicine to follow his family’s culture of care. In this episode of Destination Medicine, Shray shares his unique journey from growing up in Dubbo to studying medicine in his hometown. He discusses the advantages of rural medical education, such as personalised, intensive mentorship and quality of life, as well as the valuable support he receives from his family and community. This episode highlights the importance of balancing personal and professional life in medicine, and even looks at Shray’s study into this podcast itself.