Dr Christine Somerville is a nephrologist completing her medical degree in 1984 at the University of Melbourne. Undergoing residency in geriatric medicine in 1987 at St Vincent's Hospital, where she continued as a consultant.

Christine was admitted to fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 1992 and is now based in Geelong, where she consults privately and is accredited with University Hospital - Geelong and St John of God Geelong Hospital.