Peter Choong's career has been defined by his significant contributions to surgical leadership, medical education, and innovative research. With a trajectory spanning decades, his exceptional expertise and leadership are evident in his roles as the Sir Hugh Devine Professor of Surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, the Head of the University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, and Associate Dean of Innovation and Enterprise in the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences. Leading the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service at the renowned Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Department of Orthopaedics at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne for almost a quarter of a century underscores his unwavering commitment to patient care and clinical excellence. His research doctorate from the St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research in 1993 reflects his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. His ambitious musculoskeletal research program spans fundamental science, bioengineering, and clinical epidemiology. Notably, he leads groundbreaking research as the Lead Investigator for the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Total Joint Surgery and the MRFF Stem Cell Mission Programme Grant on Cartilage repair and regeneration. His scholarly contributions with over 750 publications and an H Index of 90 underscore his profound impact on musculoskeletal medicine discourse.