Queensland Basic Training Orientation for 2027 Trainees in Paediatric and Child Health

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Are you preparing to start Basic Training in Paediatrics and Child Health in 2027?  Or are you still weighing up whether a career in paediatric medicine is right for you? The RACP Queensland Trainees' Committee invites you to a dedicated Basic Training Orientation session, designed to help prospective and incoming trainees feel informed, prepared and confident as they step into training.

This session will be hosted by a member of the Queensland Trainees' Committee and will bring together a range of perspectives to give you a well-rounded view of what training actually involves. You'll hear directly from the Queensland Paediatric Network Director on network-specific expectations and support structures, as well as from current trainees sharing honest, real-life accounts of what the training journey looks like day to day. The RACP Queensland team will be on hand to walk through key resources, requirements and practical advice to help you navigate assessments & the years ahead.

Topics covered on the night include:

• RACP's Basic Training program overview
• Network-specific requirements and support available to trainees
• Key training resources and where to find them
• Assessment requirements and how to stay on top of them
• Why having a medical defence organisation matters, and how to choose one
• Plus, plenty more practical, trainee-focused advice
  

Speakers

• Associate Professor Vanaja Sabesan — Queensland Paediatric Network Director
• Michael Carr — Avant (Medical Defence Organisation)
• Andrew Taylor — RACP Member Support Officer, QLD
• Dr Emma McDougall — Queensland Advanced Trainee – General Paediatrics

This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, connect with the people who support Queensland Paediatric trainees, and get a genuine sense of what to expect. All prospective and current Paediatric Trainees are strongly encouraged to register and attend.

Register

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