Dr Amran Dhillon

08/11/2025

One mentor and colleague describes it as an evolution.

Yesterday, I received my results that I had passed my final examination in anaesthetics.

It has been one mega long journey. From the days of providing first aid for St John Ambulance to ED and ICU nursing, to rural GP anaesthesia and finally specialty anaesthetics training.

Multiple failures at the Part 1 exam didn't hold me back. Years later, I get through at the very first attempt on the Part 2.

It is impossible to thank everyone in one post. Special shout out to my partner, my parents, my grandparents, the hospitals that supported me and my colleagues and friends who helped me through. A special dedication to my dear friend Sean RIP. You kept me in line right to the very end and it is heartbreaking 💔 that you cannot be here. This one was for you.

My interests have always been broad across many specialties and other aspects of medicine such as wellbeing, workforce issues and supporting others from less fortunate backgrounds.

The evolution continues as I venture into retrieval medicine next year. Combining everything I have learned and a mini throwback to the days I ran around the stadiums and outdoor events providing advanced first aid as a teenager.








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08/11/2025

Geed UP band
It was an absolute honour to have this band at our wedding in Noosa QLD November 2024
Their presence was beyond special. Their connection with our friends and family was effortless.
Watching them on their tours in Melbourne this year and seeing them again at Eat Street Northshore has been amazing.
Khan, Nada and the team have connected with us through the challenges we endured and continue to witness the joy in our lives.
The professional vocals and entertainment are one thing but this lifelong connection is one of those blessings that can only come once in a lifetime.
The event was spectacular but this group and their people are even more special.
Thank you again for everything you do.
❤️ A and J

18/10/2025

Aged 45 to 49?
You’re now eligible to order your free bowel screening kit — and there’s no better time to do it than now.

The test is simple, done at home, and checks for tiny traces of blood in your stool — often before any symptoms of bowel cancer appear.

Take action this October. Opt in, order your free kit, and take less than two minutes to do something that could literally save your life.

Head to ncsr.gov.au to request your kit today.

Disclaimer:
This post refers specifically to a bowel cancer screening program.
Bowel cancer can still occur in people under 45, so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms — you can find them at jodileefoundation.org.au/symptoms.
If you notice anything unusual or have any concerns, please speak with your GP.

16/10/2025

This one hits close to home. I’m taking time out of a busy schedule to share a message that truly matters. I lost a dear friend to bowel cancer — someone with her whole life still ahead of her — and it’s a reminder of just how important early detection is.

As an anaesthetic doctor, I see first-hand the difference bowel screening can make. People who felt completely well — with no idea anything was wrong — come in for an colonoscopy because a simple home test picked up microscopic traces of blood. That tiny signal can be an early sign of bowel cancer or polyps, and catching it early can change everything.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is designed to save lives by detecting bowel cancer before it has a chance to progress. If found early, more than 90% of cases are treatable. Eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 can complete a free test at home every two years.

If you’re aged 45 to 49, now’s the time to opt in — it takes just two minutes. The test is quick, simple, and one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent cancer before it starts.

Visit ncsr.gov.au and request your free kit today. Prevention really can save lives.

Disclaimer:
This post refers specifically to a bowel cancer screening program.
Bowel cancer can still occur in people under 45, so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms — you can find them at jodileefoundation.org.au/symptoms.
If you notice anything unusual or have any concerns, please speak with your GP.

Jodi Lee Foundation

Thanks for all the work you do and for connecting me with such a wonderful foundation.

16/10/2025

Prevention is power.

When I was working in the community as a GP, I saw first-hand just how life-changing simple screening tests can be. They’re not just another box to tick — they’re one of the most powerful public health tools we have.

This October, I’m joining the Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation to encourage all Australians aged 45 to 49 to opt in — because 45 is the new 50.

You’re now eligible for a free bowel screening kit, sent straight to your door. It’s quick, simple, and could literally save your life.

Bowel cancer is one of Australia’s deadliest cancers, but when detected early, up to 99% of cases are treatable. Don’t wait for symptoms — screening can find early signs long before you’d ever know something was wrong.

Head to ncsr.gov.au and request your free kit today. It takes less than two minutes — and it might just be the most important thing you do this October.

Disclaimer:
This post refers specifically to a bowel cancer screening program.
Bowel cancer can still occur in people under 45, so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms — you can find them at jodileefoundation.org.au/symptoms.
If you notice anything unusual or have any concerns, please speak with your GP.

Thanks for all the work you do and for connecting me with such a wonderful foundation.

Jodi Lee Foundation

11/06/2025

Today is First Responders Day. To the paramedics, firefighters, police, and emergency staff — thank you.

You show up in the toughest moments, bringing calm, care, and courage. Your work saves lives, often without recognition.

As a doctor, I see your impact every day. We couldn’t do this without you.

11/06/2025

The journey from nurse to doctor is different for everyone. It’s hard to sum up in one post — this story could easily fill a book.

The post-graduate entry pathway to medical school in Australia gave me this chance, and I’m forever grateful. But it was a tough road.

Working six to seven days a week while juggling nursing and medical placements takes its toll. Thankfully, the path was mostly rewarding and opened countless new doors.

I always wanted to study Medicine, and now here I am — deep into my second fellowship in anaesthetic training, inching toward the finish line. In moments of struggle, I remind myself of how far I’ve come.

I say struggle because it always has been. My parents were nurses who worked tirelessly just to keep us afloat — private schools were never on the cards.

I’m proud to be one of the few doctors from my area and school. I wasn’t the top student or a exam machine. There was no financial safety net — just a bit of investment luck that helped me push further into training. Balancing extra shifts against reduced study time was a constant challenge. Working full-time and sacrificing university breaks just to afford a visit overseas to see family was the norm.

Nursing wasn’t just a profession — it was the vehicle that made my dream possible.

And honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing. Sure, I’ve wished it was easier at times. But this journey has shaped who I am.

Coming from nursing, the benefits have been incredible:
- A different lens on the medical workforce — using my nursing background to push for better conditions.
- A deeper connection with migrant nurses, and a better understanding of the experiences my parents went through.
- A more human view of illness and what patients go through.
- The stability of a well-paying job while studying Medicine, and the advantage of staying in the field throughout.
- The opportunity to mentor others following the same path.

If you're wondering whether you can do it too: you absolutely can.

https://www.impact.acu.edu.au/career/from-nursing-to-medicine-and-beyond

31/05/2025

As May comes to an end, we honour the resilience of people living with lupus and raise awareness about this often invisible condition.

Lupus is a complex, chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues.

This one is personal for me. My late mother-in-law lived with lupus, and her strength continues to inspire us to raise awareness and honour those affected. 💜

31/05/2025

🌟 Launching a New Era in Inclusive Healthcare & Education 🌟
Dr Amran Dhillon is here — where medicine meets mentorship, advocacy, and authenticity.

From breaking barriers in medical education through The Medical Wildcard Project to reshaping the culture of healthcare with kindness and representation, this platform is more than a page — it’s a movement.

💡 What to expect:
🔸 Advocacy & Access – Championing equity in medicine by supporting low-income students on their path to becoming doctors.
🔸 Community Health – Using creativity and social media to deliver real health education that actually connects.
🔸 Cultural Change – Challenging outdated systems and lifting others through inclusive leadership.
🔸 Career Mentoring – Sharing insights, advice & real-talk for junior doctors navigating the system & Nurses who want to become Doctors.
🔸 Wellness & Lifestyle – Living what we preach: health, balance, movement, joy.
🔸 Public Speaking – Sparking conversations that matter — from national stages to your feed.

Because medicine should reflect all of us.
Because better care starts with better representation.
Because every voice matters in shaping the future of healthcare.

🩺 Let’s build it — together.

31/05/2025

Launching a new era of inclusive healthcare in Australia. 🌟

16/10/2024

National Anaesthesia Day 2024

It is a nerve racking experience. Entering the hospital for the first time, or having an operation for the first time or both.

So often as a doctor working in Anaesthesia most of my time is spent having a conversation about life things I know well. Their favourite serve, single or double handed backhand, point guard or shooting guard, hip hop style they practice or favourite car. A sense of normality goes a long way.

We don't just put people to sleep 😴 for their operation. We help other doctors deal with very sick patients and help our emergency colleagues with airway emergencies. We also have a dedicated team of skilled professionals consisting of but not limited to - technicians, nurses and surgeons.

We tend to be a fun, chilled bunch of professionals and when we need to, our game is on with precision, attention to detail and focus.

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13/07/2024

Northern Health
My old stomping ground
The busiest Emergency Department in the state! Superstars of healthcare in the vibrant North

After spending a day as an observer in the state’s busiest emergency department, there is an unforseen personal visit to the ICU.