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Doctor Madeline Buck

Maddy has fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a Doctor, having completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery with Honours at Monash University. Once qualified, Maddy entered into medical practice and after working as a Surgical Resident has commenced provisional training in neurosurgery working as a Registrar at St Vincent’s Hospital. Neurosurgery is her passion and Maddy is working towards obtaining entry into the College of Surgeons. In addition to her Bachelor degrees, Maddie has also completed a Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy and is currently undertaking a Masters of Surgery.

Maddy has completed research in the area of patient outcomes after hip surgery and myocardial infarction and is currently researching patient experiences and outcomes following back surgery, in an attempt to improve the patient experience and ensure that quality patient-centred care is being provided. She is also active in teaching medical students and nursing staff through hospital placements and universities.

Cricket is another passion of Maddy’s, both on and off the field. She is a member of the Kingston Heath Club and volunteers as Senior Vice President. Maddy is also an accredited coach so has much to offer her club. She is passionate about getting children, particularly young girls, involved in playing and enjoying cricket. Kingston Heath is leading the Kingston community in female participation and growth, which Maddy is very proud of. In her response to her nomination, Maddy wrote, “I really enjoy this role as it allows me to give a little back to the club community that gave me so many opportunities as a younger person and I can help to shape where the club is headed.”

Maddy intends to continue to pursue neurosurgical training in order to become a consultant Neurosurgeon and pursue further research goals whilst still finding time to see family and friends and play cricket.

Image: Dr Buck with her family