Junior Doctor's Corner

Over the years as a vocational psychologist, Dr Elton has seen many doctors walk in and out of her office, in tears and distress. Some of them went on to have "happy ever after"s in Medicine, whilst others didn't. In this interview and her book "Also Human", Caroline breaks down how the system fails to look after junior doctors. She also talks about the keys to choosing the right specialty. 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.

This episode was produced in collaboration with MDA National. Dana talks about the Live Well Work Well retreat that she had the privilege of attending earlier this year. She also talks about what she has been up to, basically, her own attempt at living well and working well after leaving full-time hospital work.

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We'd all like to think that our patients understand what we explain to them. But when you come across a patient who has been "non-compliant" with their medications or treatment, you should really consider that maybe they haven't understood your instructions after all. In this episode, Dr Genevieve Yates talks about the common pitfalls that a lot of junior doctors unwittingly make when it comes to communication with patients and how we can easily fix 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.

Jodie was thrilled when she found herself pregnant with her second child midway through her internship. What she hadn't expected were some complications that came with it. After taking time off to have her baby safely, Jodie negotiated for a job that enabled her to do both things that she loves, Medicine and Motherhood. She shares why medical women should not be afraid to have children early in their careers.

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Jodie was thrilled when she found herself pregnant with her second child midway through her internship. What she hadn't expected were some complications that came with it. After taking time off to have her baby safely, Jodie negotiated for a job that enabled her to do both things that she loves, Medicine and Motherhood. She shares why medical women should not be afraid to have children early in their careers.

Life was never going to be the same again after Dr Yumiko Kadota resigned from her dream career of becoming a Plastic Surgeon on the 1st of June 2018. She wrote a blog post about it a few months later as an outlet for venting her frustrations. Next thing she knew, she'd sparked a media storm. Health professionals around the world were outraged by how Miko was treated as an unaccredited registrar. Now, a year later, Miko talks about what she's been up to and the #RestedDocs movement she has started. 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.

When Dr Geoffrey Toogood slipped on a pair of mismatched socks one morning before rushing off to work, little did he know, it became a catalyst for a nationwide and global movement. Having experienced mental illness himself, Geoff wanted to break down the stigma that often comes with it and reduce suicide rates among doctors. So he went on to create #crazysocks4docs day. With its anniversary looming, Dr Toogood has grand plans for the day this year. 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.

A vital part of getting onto the specialty training program of your dreams, that is often not discussed, is writing a good CV and being good at interviews. No matter how amazing you are as a doctor, if you're unable to convey to the selection panel that you're the candidate of choice through your CV and interview, you'll have a hard time getting onto the program. Luckily, these skills can be learnt. In this episode, Dr Anthony Llewellyn shares his top tips for writing CVs and preparing for interviews. If you'd like to learn more from Anthony, head to https://advancemed.com.au/juniordoctorscorner for a discount on his workshop and CV course. For links and more info: 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 Mikaela Seymour works full time as a General Surgical Registrar and spends her free time jetting off to Papua New Guinea to provide free healthcare to those in need. In this interview, Mikaela talks about how she stumbled into charity work as a doctor, when is a good time to start giving back, and things to look out for when signing up with NGOs. For links and more info: 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.

Our featured guest, Dr Shahina Braganza, is an Emergency Physician and a public speaker. In this interview, Shahina shares four ways we can up-level our speaking and presentation skills, whether it's at your next journal club, meeting or conference. For links and more info: 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.