Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM

Advocate for doctors with disabilities

Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM is a senior resident doctor at Gold Coast University Hospital. Despite facing numerous barriers, he became the first quadriplegic medical graduate and medical intern in Queensland. He was recently admitted as a lawyer. As co-founder of Doctors With Disabilities Australia, Dinesh has worked with the Australian Medical Association to create first-of-kind national policies for inclusivity in medical education and employment. Dr. Palipana recently took some time out of his day to sit down with Mediscrubs and for this, we are very appreciative.