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What inspires a surgeon to form an orchestra?
Professor Sarath Ranganathan sits down with Associate Professor Phillip Antippa OAM - a cardiothoracic surgeon, distinguished alumnus of the Melbourne Medical School, accomplished musician, and the driving force behind Corpus Medicorum — Melbourne’s renowned orchestra of doctors.
They dive into what inspired Phillip to pursue medicine, how he balances music with his surgical career, and the surprising ways music and medicine connect. Plus, hear the story behind Corpus Medicorum and how they've performed in amazing places like Milan and Thessaloniki.
To learn more about Corpus Medicorum and their 2025 program, or to watch a performance, visit
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