Rachel Green

Rachel was born in Cambridge UK. She went to school locally. She was fortunate to grow up in the Cambridge countryside. She had an active childhood competing in equine events to a County level. Unfortunately University and Medical school took over her life and the horses took a back seat.

Rachel went to University in Birmingham. Having been lucky enough to visit Australia in her fourth year of university Rachel fell in love with the country and knew she would return. She completed her degree in 1997. Having completed 18 months of service for the NHS she moved to southeast Queensland.

Rachel started her specialist training in 2001. Her training took her through the major teaching hospitals and a 12 month rural stint in Mackay. Rachel gained her fellowship in 2008.

Rachel took a short leave in 2007 to have her first daughter, returning full time to finish her training. She worked at Ipswich hospital as a staff specialist until her second child was born. She returned to work part time as a visiting medical officer and as a private practioner in 2009. Rachel admits her patients to St Andrews. She has recently given up her rights at Ipswich Hospital due to on call coverage difficulties.

Rachel leads a very busy life. She balances her work and home life with a very active life. Rachel is currently preparing for her third season competing as an amateur body builder. She competed as a figure athlete for the first time in September 2013. This was a challenge for both mind and body and one she is excited to be involved in again.