The Doctor’s Lounge | BFD Podcast

On this episode at the 2025 Melbourne BFD Conference, we sit down with Fadi Nunu from BFD Finance to break down what refinancing really means for doctors.

We candidly discuss the recent rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia and how many homeowners are reassessing their mortgage position. Refinancing is often seen as simply switching to a lower rate, but as this discussion highlights, it’s far more nuanced than that. For many doctors juggling home loans, car finance, personal loans and credit cards, refinancing can be a way to simplify debt and improve cash flow. But those decisions come with trade-offs. Extending a loan term might reduce repayments in the short term, yet increase the total interest paid over time. Tapping into equity can unlock opportunities for renovations or investment, but it also reshapes your long-term debt strategy.

From debt consolidation and equity release to loan term extensions and interest trade-offs, this episode explores the pros and cons of refinancing in today’s market.

At the 2025 Melbourne BFD Conference, we sit down with Gary Smith, founder of Armchair Medical, to explore how medical conferences are being reimagined for the modern doctor.
Armchair Medical has created what many describe as “Netflix for GPs”, a subscription platform giving doctors flexible access to leading-edge education without the time, travel and cost of attending in person.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why practical masterclasses attract the most attention

How conference content can be available within days

The unique protocols involved in filming medical events

Why rural and metro GPs alike are turning to on-demand education

How doctors are integrating learning into busy lives, from car commutes to treadmill sessions

If you’re balancing clinical work, family life and professional development, this conversation highlights a smarter, more flexible way to stay current in a rapidly evolving medical landscape.

Tune in for insights on innovation in medical education and how technology is reshaping access for Australian doctors.

What does it take to turn a frustration in general practice into a fully launched AI product?

In today's episode of the Doctor’s Lounge podcast by Business for Doctors, we welcome back Casey Going from BFD Education to unpack the story behind MBS Pro, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify Medicare billing for GPs.

After years of teaching MBS billing weekends, Casey kept hearing the same question: “Isn’t there a system that can just do this for us?”
With the rise of large language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, the opportunity became clear. But transcription alone wasn’t enough. The real innovation? Adding a Medicare-specific intelligence layer on top of AI to help GPs identify eligible item numbers, avoid common billing mistakes and strengthen compliance.

In this conversation, Casey shares:
• How MBS Pro evolved from an idea into a live product
• Why AI transcription is only the starting point
• The complexity of Medicare billing and why so many codes go unused
• How the platform fine-tunes contextual billing suggestions
• The balance between automation, compliance and GP responsibility
• What it’s really like building a startup as a non-technical founder

If you’re curious about AI in healthcare, Medicare reform, startup journeys or simply want to understand how technology is reshaping general practice, this episode is packed with insight.

On this episode of the Doctors’ Lounge, we speak with Dr David Sanni, a GP who journeyed from Nigeria through the Caribbean before settling in Queensland. David shares his story of navigating GP practice in Australia, taking over a thriving practice in Lowood, and mastering billing and business strategies to deliver value to his patients. He also reveals how attending BFD events opened his eyes to smarter ways to work, grow his practice, and explore property investment. Tune in for practical insights, career inspiration, and a story of determination, innovation, and opportunity.

On this episode of the Doctors’ Lounge, we chat with Dr Shannon Welsh, a former Navy helicopter pilot who took an unexpected turn into medicine at age 27. Shannon shares his incredible journey from military service to surviving a life-changing brain injury, and eventually finding his calling as a rural GP and palliative care specialist in northeast Victoria. He also talks about building a thriving career, balancing family life, and connecting with his local community, all while wearing his signature bright shirts. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, career reinvention, and the rewards of general practice.