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Working as a doctor in Antarctica

Photo of Peter Rizzo at KPCW
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Antarctica is home to 44 research stations, all staffed by people from around the globe. But in order to conduct the vital and varied research at these end-of-the-world locations, support staff are also a must. This includes cooks, plumbers, mechanics and doctors.

One-time local, Peter Rizzo, talks about his time as the station doctor for the 77th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition and what it’s like to live and work in Antarctica.