Ep28: Transitions to Fellowship

Transitioning from trainee to consultant marks an exciting and daunting and step in a clinician’s career. Suddenly you take on responsibility for everyone on the ward—both patients and other staff. While the clinical skills have been hammered in over years of training, the ‘hidden curriculum’ can be harder to pick up. This episode captured the experience of striking out as a leader, manager and mentor to others. At the same time, one doesn’t need to have all the answers. Recognising limitations and knowing when and how to seek help is all important. The speakers in this episode describe how they maintain a healthy balance within and around their careers.
Guests: Dr Marion Leighton FRACP (Wellington Hospital), Dr Martina Moorkamp FRACP (Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne), Dr Lawrence Ong FRACP (Westmead Institute For Medical Research), Dr Ben Vogler FRACP (Cairns Hospital).
The College has recently published How to Thrive as a New Consultant, a handbook to help navigate this period with confidence. Links to this and related resources are provided at the RACP website.