Dr Wendy Burgess is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Waitemata DHB and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Auckland. From Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Hawea, She graduated from Auckland Medical School and completed a Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management from the University of Otago.  She works in the Pelvic Pain clinic at Waitemata DHB and is a Trustee of the Mercia Barnes Trust.

**Her Other interests include Medical Education and Research. She is a member of the Maternal Sleep Working Group at Auckland University.

We discuss her career pathway, current research and ideas around managing patients with Chronic pain.**