Junior Doctor's Corner

Dr Lily Vrtik, in addition to being a plastic surgeon, has a great love for music. In this interview, she shares with us how music has formed an important part of her life and career and why hobbies are essential for doctors' wellbeing.www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Yes, this episode is extra long but what better way to kick start the 2020 season than an interview with Dr Bethan Richards! She shares with us the changes she's made to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital since she became Chief Medical Wellness Officer and how we can shift the culture of Medicine for the better.www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

In this final episode for 2019, I wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has supported this podcast. I also chat about some new things to look forward to for 2020. www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Fairy Floss Friday, the brainchild of Dr Michael Kale a few of his colleagues, is an annual event that spreads joy and mental health education among hospital staff. I catch up with Michael to chat about how Fairy Floss Friday came about and what the future holds for their charity organisation.www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

In this episode, I sat down with Dr Victoria Cox who has been locuming in RMO and junior registrar roles for the past few years and talked about all its perks and drawbacks. So if you've been thinking about locuming, don't start without listening to this episode first!www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Over the years, Dr Louise Stone has helped many junior doctors deal with their trauma from sexual harassment. In this eye-opening episode, she shares her best advice on how junior doctors can tackle sexual harassment without jeopardising their own careers. www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Dr Nadine Kelly fell in love with Pathology during medical school. But as she progressed through her career, she found that the very thing that she loved brought her a lot of pain. Nadine shares her story of the challenges she faced with leaving medicine and how she overcame them. www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Dr Dinesh Palipana is an inspirational human being that did not let his disability define him. After a horrific car accident that rendered him quadriplegic, he went on to complete his medical degree albeit a few years later than initially planned. Dinesh shares with us the challenges in the workplace he has conquered and an exciting research project he's currently involved in.www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting to Dr Vijay Paul and Dr Nishanth Krishnananthan, co-founders and co-CEO's of Vantari VR. Born from their love for technology and solving problems in Medicine, Vijay and Nish are changing the way doctors in Australia provide care to patients. In this interview, Vijay and Nish share the ups and downs of their journey and everything an entrepreneurial junior doctor should know before venturing into a startup.www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Supporting junior doctors in the workplace is inherently full of challenges but Onthewards co-founder Evangelie Polyzos shows us how a bit of fun and creativity can provide a great solution. Evangelie talks about the humble beginnings of Onthewards as a podcast for residents at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital to now a community of doctors dedicated to providing free open access medical education.www.juniordoctorscorner.comDisclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.