Dr Sam describes himself as an adventure-loving Canadian who enjoys hiking and snowboarding, is an avid traveller, and is into French and Latin cultures - especially Latin dancing. He is passionate about sport, fitness and learning and lives by the motto "sometimes you win, sometimes you learn".

Dr Sam obtained his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Sydney in 2014 and completed his RACGP General Practice Fellowship in 2019. Dr Sam also holds the following additional qualifications:

• Fellowship with the RACGP in rural general practice
• Advanced diploma from the RANZCOG College in obstetrics and women’s health
• Certificate in paediatrics from the Sydney Child Health Program
• Australia Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Skin Cancer Accreditation with the Skin Cancer College Australasia