Introducing the latest recruit to the Surfing Doctors.
Name:
Ben Kopec
Nationality:
Australian
Current position:
Medical student at the University of Western Australia.
Local breaks:
Perth beachies
Favourite surf destination:
Indo (Lombok and Sumbawa)
Surf travel experience:
Indo, Indo, Sri Lanka, Indo, WA.
Non-surf travel experience:
Europe & UK, South-east Asia, Sri Lanka, UAE, WA coast.
Education and work experience:
I graduated from UWA in 2012 with a Bachelor of science (Exercise and Health), following with honours in 2013. I chose to have a gap year in 2014 before starting medicine where I traveled through Europe, UK and Asia. I starting my MD at UWA in 2015 and am set to graduate at the end of 2018. I have always worked around the water, lifeguarding at local swimming pools and Cottesloe beach where I was vice-captain of the surfclub.
Any other information that you would like to add about you?:
I’ve been to Indo more times than years I’ve lived. I am keen to get involved and am looking forward to combining my hobby and career while meeting other like-minded legends.