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When doctors think about career decision-making, they often focus on factors like skills, interests, and opportunities. While these are essential, one critical element that is often overlooked is personality. Your personality traits play a significant role in determining how satisfied, effective,...
Imagine this: You’re sitting at your favorite coffee shop, the hum of conversations around you, your laptop open. You’ve been scrolling through career options, feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. The question lingers—where do I go from here? It’s a familiar...
Remember that time you were stuck on a particularly challenging patient case? You were stumped, feeling the pressure mount. Then, you remembered that quick chat you had with Dr Lee at the hospital's annual picnic. You reached out, and within hours, Dr Lee connected you with a specialist who had...
Remember that feeling? You're in the middle of a patient consultation, a new treatment option flashes through your mind, but you can't quite recall the latest research. That sinking feeling of uncertainty. In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, staying current isn't just a nice-to-have;...
Choosing a specialty training pathway is a significant decision for any medical student, intern, or junior doctor. It’s a journey that requires self-reflection, research, and careful planning. For those who are undecided about their career direction or considering changing pathways, it can...
Exploring Non-Clinical and Work-from-Home Careers for Doctors in Australia
The medical profession is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also known for its challenges—long hours, burnout, and demanding physical and emotional workloads. For many doctors in Australia, transitioning to...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon
As part of my Masters of Clinical Education I did a small research project on Career indecision in doctors. This project was done in 2016 and although it was a few years ago now (I can't believe how time flies!), the themes that I found are...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon
"How do I write a cover letter?" is a very common question which is asked in our CV preparation sessions and CV workshops.
There is no right or wrong way however you want your cover letter to really show the reader the best bits of you and why you are perfect...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon (GP & Career Development Practitioner. Director and Founder of Medical Career Planning)
Non fellowship, non traditional and non clinical roles are becoming increasingly common as career choices for all health professionals. There are many reasons why health...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon (MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GC Career Dvt)
Did you know that there are > 80 areas recognised as specialties (including subspecialties) by the Medical Board of Australia? It is no surprise then that some doctors have career indecision! A very useful...
Dr Ashe Coxon – MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GCCareerDvpt
Career–Life Mapping is a tool which is used appropriately can assist the doctor or student to grasp a clearer picture and a visual tool of what lies ahead of their career.
It provides visual...
Dr Ashe Coxon – MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GCCareerDvpt
Choosing a medical specialty may seem like an easy thing to do for many people, but the reality for many is that it is actually quite a difficult decision. There are many specialty choices and training programs that are...
