“Every day is an opportunity to have a big impact on someone’s life.”

Dr. Tristan Sames

Anaesthetics

Tristan is an anaesthetic trainee in Dunedin whose careful and often hidden work is critical to successful outcomes during surgery. A former paramedic, Tristan treats learning as a lifelong journey, balancing the notoriously demanding studies with his meaningful work and a full life outside the hospital.

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June 23, 2025

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