Dr Hughes initially trained as a pharmacist before completing his graduate medical degree at the University of Melbourne. He went on to pursue basic psychiatric training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before completing advanced training at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, where he now works as a consultant forensic psychiatrist. Please note that due to his frequent appearances as an expert witness for both criminal and civil matters in the courts, Dr Hughes is unable to enter any treatment role with an individual currently in receipt of Workcover payments.