Dr Shepherd is an accomplished medical professional with 25 years of experience in medicine and a proven track record in driving success in various specialist consulting businesses. After completing his medical qualification at Flinders University, he completed specialist training as a consultant Occupational and Environmental Physician with a fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He graduated dux of his Graduate Diploma in OH+S at Adelaide University and he completed his GAICD qualification in 2011. He is a serial Australian biotech investor and a non-executive director of Lateral Pharma Pty Ltd.