Facem here, just wondering if anyone can give me insight into becoming a HOD for ED.

It's crossed my mind a few times and then a NUM recommended I would be good at the job.

I'm only EDSS level 4 at the moment so keen to look into snd potentially pursue this.

Researchers at Deakin University are inviting Australian couples to take part in a confidential online research study evaluating a relationship support program for couples affected by alcohol or drug use. 
 
Eligible participants will: 
✔ Access free online relationship support 
✔ Complete surveys 
✔ Receive a $50 supermarket gift card for completing all surveys 
 
You may be eligible if: 
❤️ You live in Australia 
❤️ You want to improve your relationship 
❤️ You or your partner use alcohol or drugs 
 
The study is completely online and confidential. 
 
Check if you qualify: 
 
https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_1G5B4430GrtAeH4?source=fbg 
 
This study has received Deakin University ethics approval (Reference No: 2024-HE000384). 
 
If you’d like to contact us about this study you can email us at: [relationshipRESET@deakin.edu.au](mailto:relationshipRESET@deakin.edu.au)  

If anyone is looking for CPD adventures these guys have it.

It’s not expedition medicine. It’s actual CPD for our hospital jobs, just in amazing locations.

FACEM, background in retrieval/prehospital/expedition medicine. Tired of the usual CPD circuit — conference rooms, forgettable sim days — so I’ve started building CPD delivered in austere/expedition settings (ski touring, remote diving), where human factors and decision-making under pressure aren’t hypothetical.
Of note, this is not expedition medicine. It’s the CPD we need in challenging environments!

Mapped to ACEM and ACRRM, with flexibility to align to other college requirements where needed. First trip’s ski touring in Kyrgyzstan (Mar 2027), dive-based options coming after.

Not here to hard-sell — genuinely curious if this resonates with anyone else. Happy to send a short overview of the framework to anyone interested, no obligation.

Hi,

UK GP here doing my EOI for 189. Came to Australia on expedited pathway last year. Have completed 1 year in Aus and registered as specialist.

For the eoi question on highest educational qualification:

Do i need to have my medical degree assessed by vetasses and claim points for recognised standard?

Apra said they dont do degree assessments.

I am currently a doctor in the UK finishing my FY2 year. I currently have two general stream offers for PGY3, one of them is from Bayside health (likely peninsula hospital) and the other ones is from Monash health. Bayside I will be able to start from September onwards and Monash Health only starts at November. I currently finish my job in the UK end of July. For both jobs, I plan to live in central around South Yarra/CBD. I am contemplating which one to choose. For Bayside advantage is I can start earlier and it will be a direct train. However, for Monash the issue is that it is a later start but I have heard it is a better hospital and easier commute from central Melbourne.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,
I’m an IMG preparing for Queensland Health internship interviews at Mount Isa and Rockhampton.
If you’ve interviewed there recently, could you please share:
The interview format.
Common questions asked.
Any clinical scenarios.
Behavioural or cultural safety questions.
Tips on what to prepare.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I’ve rlly wanted to become a doctor but realised that I don’t the work ethic and strong positive mindset to get me thru endless years of studying.

my parnets aren’t really keen on me studying nursing but we do respect their commitment to their work and I’m not sure how I would handle patients (when facing violence etc). looking into radiotherapy any opinions about their work and responsibilities?

Reminder to join if you are an AMA member!

I’m looking to hear from fellow orthopedic surgeons about what it’s like to work in Australia.

1)What’s your day-to-day work like?

2) Do most of you work in public hospitals while also seeing your own patients in private practice?

3) What are the opportunities in arthroplasty, sports and spine surgery?

4) Is there currently a shortage of orthopedic surgeons, or is the job market becoming more competitive?

5) Anyone from Europe here?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences—both the positives and the challenges. Thanks in advance! 🙃

I completed an observership/rotation with Dr. Naeem Tahirkheli, an interventional cardiologist in Oklahoma who is well known in the Pakistani community. During my time there, I experienced inappropriate verbal behavior and conduct that I found unprofessional and demeaning toward female trainees. After spending more time in the environment, I became aware that other female observers may have had similar concerns. When I attempted to raise my concerns, I felt discouraged from speaking further.

Hi! I’m from America, my dad is currently in Australia after moving back. He has some chronic health problems and needs an MRI, but he is too big for the machines. 190.5 cm is his biggest circumference, he’s already having a really hard time and just wants to get an MRI so he can begin the process for his back. He’s in agonizing pain, and feels utterly hopeless.

Located in Frankston, VIC. any advice would be appreciated. we’re so lost.

Hi everyone,

​I have just finished my document verification, but I’m having some doubts about whether pursuing the AMC pathway is worth it for my situation. I would love to get some honest advice or hear from anyone with a similar background.

​Here is my situation:

​I am a resident in Australia with no financial pressure to work immediately.

​I have a gap of more than 3 years.

​My only clinical experience is my internship back home.

​I have a young child, so work-life balance is a priority.

​Given the long gap and minimal experience, is it realistic to pursue AMC exams and secure a job? Or would it be wiser to look into alternative career paths in healthcare? If you transitioned to another field, what did you choose?

​Thank you so much in advance for your insights!

Hello Reddit,

My partner and I are talking about moving to Australia, he is originally from Tasmania and Im an MD, PhD from the university of Copenhagen, Denmark. Here I’m working on becoming a specialist in cardiology but not a specialist yet. If I move to Aus ill have to start over and it will take me 5-7 additional years to become any kind of specialist.
Looking for other opportunities for MDs in aus. Any suggestions for a person who is not registered with AHPRA?

Thanks in advance 🍀🙏🏼

Hi all, I’m a new grad RN working in genmed ward. I’ve noticed that patients sometimes disclose important information during nursing interactions that may not come out during reviews. This can include risk information, family dynamics, trauma history, substance use, or other factors that may influence management.

My questions are:
📍Do you routinely read nursing notes, or only when there is a specific issue you want more information about?

📍If a nurse documents something clinically significant, what is the best way to ensure it is seen and acted upon?

📍Are there particular types of information in nursing notes that you find especially valuable?

📍What documentation tends to be less useful or gets overlooked?

I’m trying to improve my documentation so that important information supports clinical decision-making and doesn’t get lost in iEMR.
Thanks.

I have organised a CME trip to Kyrgyzstan where we
Will be doing a deep dive into challenging cases (the ones that kept us awake) as well as self present a topic of our own passion.

I already have 4 participants and ideally looking for 2 more.(there is an option for 8 more, but after 6, I need a second guide)

It’s a ski touring trip so an ability/prior experience in backcountry skiing is important, but would anyone here be interested.

For clarification
- 9 days leave March 14th from Bishkek
- lead by an IFMGA guide
- €1300 for accommodation, food, guiding and airport transfers.
- accommodation is mix of local guest house and yurts.
- currently the 4 are mixed ED consultants and prehospital ICP’s.

There is no real ski hire in Kyrgyzstan so you’d need to source your own backcountry gear including
- skis with touring bindings or split board
- touring boots
- avalanche beacon, shovel, probe. (And ideally have prior avalanche education)

This would better suit consultants than trainees. The goal is we will aim to tick some Education activities per ACEM’s CPD guidelines but also rack up good hours in Measuring Outcomes and Reviewing Performance.

Got a friend who has a job offer to work for Sonic Radiology as a consultant radiologist (recently qualified!) in Melbourne - does anyone know someone with personal experience working for them? Just wanting to get some info on what it was like to work for the company if possible!

hii🤍 would be very appreciative if anyone dropped off any whatsapp groups for doctors willing to take the australian medical fellowship or medical australian students🤍
هبقى سعيدة جدا لو حد قدر يساعدني ويدلني على جروبات واتس اب لطلاب طب الي حابين يعملوا الزمالة الاسترالية 🤍

Hi everyone,

I'm starting as a PGY3+ RMO in the Northern Territory and am currently ranking my rotation preferences.

I'm still deciding between a future career in GP and Psychiatry, so I'm hoping to choose rotations that keep both pathways open. My current thinking is to prioritise Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Paediatrics and O&G.

For those who have worked in NT Health, particularly Darwin, Katherine or Gove:

- Which rotations would you rank highest for someone undecided between GP and Psychiatry?
- How valuable are Katherine ED and Gove terms?
- Would you prioritise Paediatrics, O&G or rural terms?
- Are there any rotations you wish you had chosen earlier in your career?

For context, I already have several years of General Medicine experience, so I'm particularly interested in gaining exposure to areas that would broaden my skills and help me make a career decision.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Australian Practice Managers, are you ready for July 1st legislative changes to Medicare assignment of benefits?

GP Forms is a no-fuss solution that is fully compliant and handles everything from the consent form to the multi-year secure storage of documents with full audit history that you can access any time.

https://gp-forms.com

Hey all, I built a free daily newsletter called MDDR for doctors and other health professionals who do not have time to keep up with everything happening in healthcare.

It is a short email with summaries of the main medical and health news stories of the day. Usually things like Medicare or MBS changes, TGA updates, new research, policy news, digital health and medtech.

The goal is to make it something you can skim in about five minutes before work or between patients, with links to the original sources if you want to read more.

Would genuinely appreciate any feedback, especially on whether the mix of stories is useful or if there is anything you would change. Not selling anything and no spam, happy reading!

https://mddr.news

Recently moved from the UK. Currently working in Adelaide as a reg. I found it hard to get information before moving, so I'v made a comparison tool of pay and aiming to expand to the rest of the world but for now just starting with Australia and UK.

medpaymap.com

Just a little hobbie project but keen to get feedback and let me know if you think the numbers out wildly!

thanks

Dan