Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in Victoria
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Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in Victoria
Choosing a career pathway in medicine is a tough decision. With so many specialty options to choose from, the possibilities often seem endless and it can be hard to decide what medicine to practice and where. This series of conversations with doctors at all stages of their career across regional Vi...
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Improving patient discharge… and writing good discharge summaries
Writing discharge summaries might not be the most exciting part of the job, but it's certainly a very important one. It's a critical piece in the tra...
Opening your mind to a non-linear career journey - Dr Bridget Clancy
How much can you plan your medical career in advance?
Dr Bridget Clancy is an ear nose and throat surgeon who's cared for more than 24,000 pati...
Prioritising your mental health from the junior to the senior years of medical school.
Dr. Belinda Bell is a GP based in south-west Victoria, who vividly remembers breaking down into tears for apparently no reason, while sitting in a cro...
Starting Out as a Rural Generalist
What makes a medical student or intern want to become a rural generalist? And what does that journey look like?
A rural generalist is a doctor...
Dealing with Exam Stress as a Medical Student
Medicine is consistently rated as one of the most popular courses to study at university. However it is also ranked as one of the hardest. Students pr...
Parenting and Being a Doctor
Is there a “right time” to have kids, when you have a career in medicine?
Perhaps that’s not the right question. Instead, in this episode, two...
Taking the stress out of writing death certificates and reporting to the coroner
Many rural doctors feel uneasy about the medico-legal aspect of their job when they’re an intern. But while it is natural to feel uneasy, there is ple...
Life as a rural GP... and how to make the most of your placements
Being a rural GP, means being a key part of the community. It also provides you with great flexibility to balance the life you have outside of medicin...
How does medical school compare with your intern years?
The transition from medical school to becoming an actual doctor can often be exciting and a little daunting.
Dr David McAlpine and Dr Reem Alame...
The intern match process has changed. This is how it will look in 2025 and beyond.
The first year when you can actually call yourself a doctor is obviously very important in a medical student’s career. However, the application proces...
Australia’s Growing Indigenous Medical Workforce
There’s a growing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in Australia, but like a lot of things in Indigenous Health, this workforce...
The Bonded Medical Program
If you’re at the start of your journey into medicine, you might be considering the Bonded Medical Program - it’s a Government initiative to help addre...
The New AMC Prevocational Framework
There have been some major changes made to prevocational training with a new two year framework for PGY1 (interns) and PGY2 trainees. In this episode...
Making the Most of Moving to New Communities
A career in rural medicine can involve moving to different towns and cities to complete parts of your training, so mastering the art of moving can rea...
The John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program
In 2021 the John Flynn Placement Program for medical students ended, and in its place came the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program for PGY1 to PGY...
Learning Cultural Safety with the Joint Colleges Training Services
In this episode we're taking a closer look at one of the ways doctors are getting to know more about cultural safety in Indigenous Health, the Joint C...
The Victorian Rural Generalist Program
The VRGP is a statewide end-to-end training program that allows future rural generalists to train, work and live in rural and regional Victoria.
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Scholarly Intensive Placements at Monash Rural Health
As part of their studies at Monash Rural Health, all medical students complete a six-week Scholarly Intensive Placement during their final year.
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Research 101: Fundamentals to Get You Started
There's so much to learn before you even start your first research project. In this episode we'll cover some fundamentals of research to get you start...
What Should You Know Starting Your Internship?
If you're finishing medical school and heading towards your Internship, we've made this episode just for you! To help start this exciting phase of you...
RACGP or ACRRM: Which GP College is Right For You?
So you're thinking about becoming a GP, or perhaps even taking it to the next level and becoming a Rural Generalist. Well there's a lot of exciting th...
Wearing Two Hats: Combining Parenthood and Medicine
Juggling a career in medicine and raising kids is tough, but it can be done!
In this episode you'll hear from parents who have had children at a...
Cultural Safety in Indigenous Health
Learning about cultural safety is the best way to help address the poorer health outcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face.
Hea...
5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Medical Conferences
You've probably heard of medical conferences, and maybe attended some. In this episode we're going to show you five ways conferences can be incredibly...
Exploring Your Adventure in Rural Medicine
At first glance, adventure sounds like something that shouldn't be a part of healthcare. But it's a key part of practicing medicine and probably somet...
The Challenges of Burnout, Work Life Balance and Self-Care in Rural Medicine
Talking about these issues as a doctor can be really tough.
In this episode we explore some of the available support services, and hear from a d...
International Medical Students and Trainees Finding a Home in Regional Victoria
Australia's universities are a really attractive place for international students to receive an excellent education, and that includes our medical sch...
Why I Chose A Rural Internship
There's a lot you can do to develop hands-on skills early on in your training journey with a clinical placement in a rural setting, then developing th...
Rural Trainees share their College Entry Success Stories, Part 2
Every specialist pathway is different, and in this double bumper episode you'll hear from doctors training and working regionally about how they succe...
Rural Trainees share their College Entry Success Stories, Part 1
Every specialist pathway is different, and in this double bumper episode you'll hear from doctors training and working regionally about how they succe...
Dr JuMP: Medical mentoring at all levels in regional Victoria
Dr JuMP is a free coordinated medical mentoring program designed to support Medical Students, Junior Doctors and Registrars in regional Victoria. Whet...
DRIVERS Conference: Building a Platform for Early Career Research
Monash Rural Health's DRIVERS Conference is an ideal opportunity to present research at the beginning of your career.
Get a taste of what to exp...
Presenting Research at DRIVERS
Monash Rural Health's DRIVERS conference is an ideal opportunity to present research at the beginning of your career.
Get a taste of what to exp...
Rural Health Leadership from the Start with the Emerging Leader Program
We've heard from doctors all over regional Victoria that training and practicing in rural health lets them get more hands-on experience. Combining tha...
Build Great Professional Skills with the Emerging Leader Program
AMA Victoria's Emerging Leader Program is a great way to advance your career. Right from the beginning, the skills this program develops not only lead...
How to Get Involved in Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement is a great way to take your career to a new level, but it might seem daunting. Large scale projects in this field can take up to a...
Rural Recreation and Adventures
Having a fantastic experience working and training in medicine in regional Victoria is really important, but you might have some hesitation about the...
Medical Students Working in Aged Care
Gathering hands-on experience while studying can be an enormous challenge, so you might be surprised to learn how easy this can be when working as a P...
The Benefits of Near Peer Mentoring
Making the jump from medical school into your early years as a doctor can seem pretty daunting, and there's so many things to learn along the way.
Building Your Brand in Your Early Career
It's never too early to start building a brand for yourself as a doctor. Whether it simply gives you an edge in applying for a job, or you're wanting...