The National New Fellow Online Forum

Join us for the RACP National New Fellow Forum – a practical and informative webinar designed to help you navigate the transition from trainee to Fellow with confidence. This online event will be held on Tuesday, 10 November from 7pm to 8.30pm NZDT / 9pm to 10.30pm NZDT. 

Hosted by Dr Gauri Gogna FRACP, this online event brings together experienced Fellows to share practical insights on career planning, CPD, private practice and the future of AI in medicine. 

Whether you're exploring public practice, private practice, research, or overseas opportunities, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your next career move. 

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Program highlights

Career planning after Fellowship – Dr Clinton Colaco

• Managing stressors of being a contractor and uncertainty of your next role
• Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Inpatient work
• Finding fractional work
• Finding a job in the public system
• Overseas Fellowship
• PhD (or higher research degrees) 

Introduction to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Professor Martin Veysey

• What is CPD-Professional Practice Framework
• Professional development plan (PDP)
• Embedding cultural safety and issues of health equity in CPD activities
• CPD resources
• Using the MyCPD platform 

Becoming a Fellow – Dr Amanda Goh

• Completing Fellowship
• Registering your specialty with Ahpra
• Have you notified your indemnity provider of your Fellowship status?
• Stepping up/supervisor vs trainee 

Is private practice for me? – Dr Asif Shahzad

• Considerations going into private practice
• Entitlements
• Non-clinical interest
• Personal characteristics
• Personal experience and tips
• Costings 

AI in medicine – Professor Clair Sullivan

• Practical uses of AI in clinical practice
• Using AI to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden
• Safe and responsible use of AI
• AI as a clinical decision-support tool
• Future-proofing your career through AI
• AI literacy and emerging healthcare technologies 

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Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• explore post-Fellowship career pathways across public, private, academic, and overseas practice
• understand the key steps to becoming a Fellow and starting independent practice
• apply CPD requirements using the Professional Practice Framework and MyCPD
• evaluate whether private practice aligns with your professional and personal goals
• recognise the potential applications of artificial intelligence in medical practice.

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Why you should attend

This Forum has been developed specifically for new and recently admitted RACP Fellows, as well as those approaching Fellowship. You'll gain practical guidance, hear from experienced physicians, and leave with actionable insights to help you navigate the next stage of your professional journey. 

CPD Category 1: Education Activity

As a member benefit, RACP Fellows will have their attendance at this event automatically recorded in their MyCPD Home.

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