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Welcome at Austin Health!2018 – Your brilliant career starts here!
Information Session for Austin students-
Program
1. Why Austin?Dr Fergus Kerr – Chief Medical Officer
Dr Chris Leung – Medical Lead (Clinical Education Unit), Gastroenterologist and
General Physician
Dr Natasha Holmes – Director of Intern Training
2. Recruitment and Selection ProcessSarah McConchie – Doctors in Training Coordinator Interns & General Stream
3. Q&A with Doctors in Training panel
Dr Oliver Piercey (Elizabeth Austin Registrar)
and current interns and HMOs
Welcome
Fergus KerrChief Medical Officer
Our vision
Change healthcare for the better
through world-class research,
education and exceptional
patient care.
Our valuesOur actions show we careWe are inclusive and considerate. We appreciate one another, always listening and interacting with compassion.
We bring our bestWe are guided by the needs of our patients, bringing commitment, integrity and energy to everything we do. We are passionate about delivering excellence.
Together we achieve Our culture of collaboration means we work openly with our people, our community and beyond to achieve great outcomes.
We shape the future Through research, education and learning we innovate, exploring new opportunities that will change health care for the better.
Our draft strategic priorities
Our care at a glance
Our care at a glance
Austin Hospital
founded 1882
Austin Tower
opened 2005
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital founded 1941
Welcome at Austin Health!2018 – Your brilliant career starts here!
Chris Leung. Medical Lead (Clinical Education Unit), Clinical Lead (National
Prescribing Service Choosing Wisely), Academic Lead (MD Research Program,
Austin Clinical School), Gastroenterologist, General Physician
Why Austin?• Quaternary Hospital with community feel
• Friendly and supportive culture
• Research and Education driven
• Breadth and Depth of training with excellent track record
• Extensive facilities with CEU interdisciplinary expertise
• Affiliations and links
• IT Systems – Cerner, ATLAS
• Amazing peer and mentor support
– Multiple layers
– Supportive MWU
Austin Health Overview
• 3 main sites – Austin Hospital with ONJ, Heidelberg Repat
Campus and Royal Talbot Rehab Centre
• >980 beds
• >100,000 IP, >180,000 OP and >75,000 ED Attendances
– Largest ED in the state
• 8,000+ staff
– Almost 1,500 medical staff
– 5,000 clinicians
Austin Health Overview
• The Medical Workforce
– 700 Senior Medical Staff
– 700 Doctors in Training
» 62 Interns
» 71 HMO2s
» 64 HMO3s* (plus ED, Critical Care and Psychiatry)
» 23 Unaccredited Surgical Registrar
» 43 Medical Registrars and 18 Advance Trainees in Gen Med
» 400 Specialty Registrars and Fellows
– 100+ Honorary Medical Staff
Austin Health Overview…
• All medical & surgical specialties
• A&E, paediatrics
• Aged care & rehabilitation (Repat. Campus, Royal Talbot)
• Psychiatry
– onsite
– acute & long stay
– mother and baby, eating disorders
Austin Health Overview…
• Links with Rural, Private and Interstate Health Services
• Affiliated with eight world class universities
• State-wide Services in:
» Liver Transplant and SB Transplant
» Respiratory Support Service
» Spinal Cord Service
» Child Mental Health Inpatient Unit
» Poisons Information Centre (Toxicology)
» Acquired Brain Injury Unit
Education
ProcessesOrientation, welfare
and support
Teaching and
learning
Supervision, Assessment and
reflection
Evaluation and
improve-ment
Clinical Education Unit –
Director Rob Lopresti
Medicine Nursing Allied HealthDeteriorating
patientsClinical Library
Simulation
Medical Education TeamMedical Education Team
Medical Lead, Clinical Education Unit Dr Chris Leung
Medical Education Officer Pauline Dib
Supervisor of Intern Training Dr Natasha Holmes
Supervisor of PGY2/3 Training Dr Pat Charles
Supervisor of GP Training Dr Wendy Fisher
Supervisor of Prevocational Surgical Training
Mr Kiat Lim
Supervisors of Physician Training Dr Doug Johnson, Dr Scott Patterson, Dr Suet-Wan Choy
IMG Medical Educator Dr Sarah Rickman
IMG Medical Education Officer Therese Kissane
Wealth of Education Opportunities
• Weekly protected teaching time for Intern and HMO
education sessions
• Interactive clinical skills courses & workshops
– TOTR, CliP, LEAD
• FRACP, FRACP, GP, IMG, Supervisor education series
• Grand rounds and special forums (e.g. gender, culture
wellness, R U ok, violence, research)
• Department education sessions & conferences
• Career’s evening
Cutting to the Chase…• Teaching Surgical Lists
• Mentorships
• Wednesday Surgical Forums
• Clinical Case Discussions
• Simulation Workshops
• Saturday Seminars
• Research
• Newsletter and communities of practice
Innovative Education Programs
• Simulation
• Simulation Educators Development Program
• Trauma / Deterioration simulation workshops
• Consumers / volunteers as simulated patients
It’s all about easy access…
Easy access with mobile apps!
Education with decision support…
Research at Austin
• Over 800 researchers &
post-grad students
• Over $30M/year research
funding
• World class researchers
– Affiliated with eight
universities
– UOM is ranked No.1
academic institution in
Australia and 13th in the
world for clinical,
preclinical and health
Dr Eliza Hawkes is looking
at novel ways of giving
immunotherapy to people
with lymphoma.
Dr Jason Trubiano, is
exploring novel diagnostics
for patients with severe
antibiotic allergy.
Dr Marie Sinclair is looking
at therapies to better
nourish patients on the
waiting list for a liver
transplant.
2017 Early Career Fellowships
awarded to clinician
researchers at Austin Health
Dr Jason Kwong is using
metagenomics to improve
the healthcare of patients
with infections.
Dr Ada Cheung is exploring
the effects of testosterone
and oestrogen on body
composition.
Dr Peter de Cruz, is
exploring new treatment
therapies for severe
inflammation of the large
bowel.
May 2019
John Lindell LectureTheatre
August 2019
Our local ameneties…
• Excellent shops, cafes and restaurants 200 M
away
• City is close (train 15min express)
• Great intern and HMO facilities
• Active HMO society
Dr Natasha HolmesSupervisor of Intern Training (SIT)
Austin Health
JMO Medical Education at Austin Health
Information Session for Prospective 2019 Interns
Goals during your intern year
• Transition from student to medical practitioner
• Independent, competent and safe doctor
• Increasing responsibility for patient care
• Develop professional judgement
• Work in a multidisciplinary team
• (Have fun!)
What we do
• Provide a diverse teaching and learning experience for over 300 junior medical staff
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Weekly intern education program
• Co-ordinate rotation assessments and feedback
• Optional after-hours training and workshops
• Supported by an excellent Simulation Centre and Library
Intern orientation
• 4-day comprehensive program
• Clinical skills practice including credentialling for IV cannulation
• BLS and ALS training
• Advanced clinical assessment skills for deteriorating patients
Intern education program
• Every Tuesday 12.30-1.30pm
• Lunch provided
• Protected teaching time
– Pagers held by CEU
• Broad range of topics covered
Simulation centre
Other things we do
• Advocate for junior doctors
• Mentors, supervisors and role models
• Hand-in-hand mentor program
• Advertise other educational opportunities (eg. skills workshops, research training etc)
Education opportunities
• It’s not just about Tuesday lunchtimes!
– Admitting patients
– Presenting on ward rounds
– Bedside learning and mini-tutes
– Case presentations
– Audits, M&M or MDM meetings
– Grand Rounds
– Common procedures
– Optional skills or training activities (after-hours)
The Austin
• Friendly and supportive environment
• Diversity in clinical experience and expertise
• Successful vocational training programs
• Strong research focus
• Excellent facilities
• Good luck!
The recruitment process at Austin
Health for Intern positions in 2019…
Sarah McConchie
Manager, Doctors in Training (DiTs)
What is the Process?
• Careers Expo – Saturday 28th April – Austin Health will be giving
a 15 minute presentation; no booth
• Apply online via PMCV and Health Services directly
• Applications for Austin open – 1st May and close 1st June 2018
• Applications need to be submitted by candidates along with CV,
cover letter and photo (see guidelines on the web)
• Referee reports submitted to PMCV
What happens from there:
• We short list approx. 280 interview candidates down from the
total number of applications received (approx. 850 for 2018)
o Short listing process undertaken (4th - 6th June)
o Email invitations for interview (7th June)
o Selection of interview time by candidates - all interviews conducted after
hours
o Interviews take place: 12th – 20th June 2018
o Phone interviews also available; time TBC: contact DiT Coordinator Emma
Saggese to organise
o Austin Health has an Aboriginal Employment Plan. All ATSI (Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander) identified applicants will be guaranteed an interview.
Weighting of assessment criteria:
Short listing process for interview Selection process for positions
Top 200
Z-Score (100%)
Next 150+
Z-Score, CV and Cover Letter and
References
Z Score (65%)
Interview (35%)
CV: reasons for use
• Academic marks provide a good indication of academic
ability
• We wanted a process that considers this heavily but also
considers other attributes of good doctors:
o Team work
o Social and organisational citizenship
o Well developed communication skills
o Community focus
o Interests outside of Medicine
CV Notes
• Standardised CV – Template available via PMCV or Austin
Doctors website
• We will randomly make contact with Universities and
employers etc to confirm information provided in the CV
Why apply at the Austin?• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Fantastic career opportunities
• Great rotations
o All core requirements (Emergency Medicine, General Medicine and General Surgery)
o Cardiac Surgery
o Endocrinology/Rheumatology
o ENT/Head and Neck Surgery
o Gastroenterology
o Liver Transplant Unit
o Orthopaedics
o Psychiatry incl. Parent & Infant program
o Radiology (Hybrid – Radiology/Liver Transplant)
o Spinal
o Stroke
o Urology
o Vascular
o Rural rotations in Echuca and Mildura
Why apply at the Austin?
• An Engaged Clinical Education Unit
o Weekly protected intern teaching times
o Deteriorating Patient Assessment Workshops
o Professional Development Workshops
o Research opportunities
o Clinical Skills Workshops
o Surgical Skills workshops at RACS
o Integrating multidisciplinary learning and teaching opportunities
o Peer Support and Mentoring Programs
• Supportive Medical Workforce Unit
• Very active HMO Society
• A safe and good doctor
• Embodies Austin Health values
• Works well within a team environment, particularly within a
multidisciplinary setting
• Has well developed communication skills
• Is interested in research and teaching
• Has interests and achievements outside of the medical field
• Displays a community focus through membership of community or
volunteer groups
• Is interested in a future career at Austin Health*
Who do we want to work with us?
Austin Health Values
• Integrity
– Work in the spirit of collaboration and honesty to build effective working
relationships across the whole organisation
• Accountability
– Transparent, responsible and build trust by fulfilling promises and
communicating effectively
• Respect
– We care about others and treat each other with consideration, equality and
fairness
• Excellence
– We continually strive to advance patient focused care through innovation,
research and effective stakeholder management
Communication from you
• Email: [email protected]
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: Emma Saggese
DiT Coordinator Interns & General Stream
9496 5406
Q&A – Clinical Education Unit,
Medical Workforce Unit
Dr Oliver Piercey (Elizabeth Austin
Registrar and panel of doctors)
Ask us anything!
Austin – Your Brilliant Career starts here!
Why Austin? Talk to our clinicians!