Shaping Your Future in Medicine: Discover Opportunities and Upcoming Events
Anita Fletcher
Medical Career Coach | ACRRM & RACGP CPD Provider | Helping Doctors Create Portfolio Careers and Develop Career Plans through Personalised Mentoring | Interview Preparation & Coaching | Executive Career Workshops
Introduction
This year is well underway, and so are our plans for continued collaboration with hospitals, colleges, and other organisations. We’ll be travelling to various locations throughout Australia this year and hope to meet up with many of you.?
In line with our commitment to helping doctors grow in the medical profession, I’m excited to announce that our website is undergoing a significant refresh. The new website will launch soon and feature a more intuitive design, streamlined access to services and supporting information related to our courses, workshops and events. All are designed to help you in your medical career journey. * If you have any issues with links below, please let me know via email so I can assist you and sort these out.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this newsletter, which provides key information on resources, events, and workshops related to the topic of our February article – Medical Career Pathways.
Article – Conventional Medical Career Pathways
This month’s article delves into the diverse career pathways within the medical profession, highlighting the importance of aligning your career with your motivations, skills, and life circumstances.
?Your medical career is likely to change due to evolving interests, training program availability, and technological advancements, so it’s important to keep a flexible approach to career planning. Being open to change and making sure you’re ready for whatever opportunities arise will position you well to navigate these shifts and make informed decisions.
?As many doctors have experienced, many specialties are highly competitive, so adapting easily and being open to different career pathways is essential for achieving a fulfilling medical career. And this means having a Plan B if your first choices are not available.
Read more about how you can prepare to seize new opportunities, overcome challenges, and continue to grow in a constantly evolving profession.
Upcoming events
Webinars
Is your CV up to date? Do you want tips on honing your interview skills? Or what the next phase of your career will be?
Join me for a free webinar.
Wednesday ??? 13 March, 7pm (AEDT) – Register here
Saturday????????? 30 March, 1pm (AEDT) – Register here
Wednesday ??? 3 April, 7pm (AEDT) – Register here
AMAQ Careers Expo
AMA Queensland is holding a Medical Careers Expo in Brisbane on Saturday, 9 March, and I’ve been invited to have a table to showcase Standout Medical Careers’ services and to be part of the panel that will be discussing recruitment and pathway options for junior medical officers.
With an anticipated attendance of 500+ delegates, I’m excited to be part of an event that provides valuable information to doctors for their career pathways.
Thanks to Brett Dale and Paul Kulpa for the generous offer, and Hayley Constable and Leisa Thompson for their exceptional assistance.
Click here to register for this free event.
Career Development Workshops in 2024
If you’re ready to accelerate your journey to career success, this online workshop is for you. It’s a self-paced program that includes both online training and interactive sessions.
This CPD-accredited workshop is available via the RACGP , ACRRM or Standout Medical Careers . It provides 13.5 hours CPD, this is a practical and valuable workshop if you’re serious about your career development.
The course overview and more details are available on the above links. ?
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MIGA webinars – save the dates
Our partnership with MIGA continues in full force this year with a series of free webinars for members:
Thursday???????? 11 April, 7pm (AEDT) – CV Skills Webinar for Students
Thursday???????? 18 April, 7pm (AEDT)? – Interview Skills Webinar for Students
Thursday???????? 9 May, 7pm (AEDT)? - CV Skills Webinar for Junior Medical Officers
Thursday???????? 16 May, 7pm (AEDT)? – Interview Skills Webinar for Junior Medical Officers
?Save these dates and keep an eye out for registration details on the MIGA website.
Upcoming visits
Brisbane
As I’ll be at the AMAQ Medical Careers Expo, I’ve decided to extend my stay in Brisbane from 7-10 March, so I’ve got time to meet up face-to-face with current and past clients.
Whether you’re planning to attend the Expo or not, if you’d like to catch up for a career chat while I’m in town, get in touch. Limited times available.
Adelaide
I’ll be visiting Adelaide on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March for the SA Specialist Medical Colleges Career Workshop 2024.
The Specialist Medical Colleges collaborate to deliver an event where medical students and interns can hear first-hand from representatives working in each of the medical specialties.
Current trainees, as well as recently fellowed and experienced practitioners, give brief presentations to share their personal experiences in their respective specialties.
In an exhibition, event attendees have the opportunity to have one-on-one discussions with the college representatives and meet with event sponsors.
Click here to download the full program and share with anyone in your network who may be interested.
Northern NSW
I’ll be travelling around Northern NSW from 1-8 April visiting hospitals and practices, and I’ve got some timeslots available for in-person events. If you’d like to book a presentation or workshop for your staff, contact me to lock in the date.?
Elective Recruitment
Emma Gordon and her team have more roles available this month. Here are their featured positions:
Get in touch with Emma and her team if you are interested or would like a confidential chat about new opportunities.
Fulfilment in Medicine and Beyond – this is Standout Medical Careers
Anita from Standout Medical Careers is trusted by doctors nationally and internationally to help gain clarity on what is important to them and which direction to take their career.
Book in a free confidential chat:?https://standoutmedicalcareers.com.au/book-now/