Dr Mattern graduated from UWS (now Western Sydney University) as part of the foundation cohort of the institution’s new medical school. He went on to join the Australian Army and completed his Fellowship in General Practice in Brisbane in 2016. He has subsequently earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports & Exercise Medicine through the University of Otago.
Currently a Major with more than 12 years of service in the Australian Army, Dr Mattern has also completed aviation medical training through the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine, as well as the Medical Officer Underwater Medicine Course through the Royal Australian Navy.
After graduating from UWS in 2011, I started out on a unique career path. Having enlisted in the Army’s long-term schooling scheme during my studies, I went on to complete my internship and residency at St George and Sutherland Hospitals before being posted to my first Army unit in Brisbane.
As a deployable Army doctor, I have spent a number of years supporting Army training all over the country, while pursuing my passion for sport as a representative of the Army in Interservice Rugby League. I also served as the men’s and women’s team doctor for both the Army and combined ADF rugby league teams.
My career has so far been challenging but extremely rewarding. Though I consider myself fortunate to have taken up posts all over the country during my service, I’ve also had to balance the pressures of continued Army training and intensive medical education throughout. I’ve gained invaluable experience, both in work and life, while also navigating my own mental health concerns along the way.
Since 2020, I have been working in health centres in Picton and at Holsworthy Barracks, where I continue to look after members of the public and the ADF alike. I’m still keenly involved with the Army and ADF rugby league organisations, and am now focused on providing trusted advice to the broader community as the founder of High Performance Medical.
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