Doctors in Training Resources
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AMA Council of Doctors in Training - Wellbeing Special Interest Group
The AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) has a Wellbeing Special Interest Group. It meets regularly to discuss current and emerging issues that affect the wellbeing of doctors in training.
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AMA NEXT Comparision Tool
AMA neXt is an interactive resource developed by the Australian Medical Association to support doctors-in-training. The platform simplifies complex Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) and awards by providing clear, accessible comparisons of key employment conditions across Australia’s states and territories. Users can review details such as salary, base hours, penalty rates, and leave entitlements, and even generate side-by-side comparisons between jurisdictions. AMA neXt is designed to help doctors make informed career decisions, understand their workplace rights, and advocate for fair conditions in the public health sector.
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When the Cowpat Hits the Windmill
The National Rural Health Student Network’s guide to staying mentally fit.
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Headspace
Headspace offers practical strategies to help young people manage stress and stay focused during exam periods. It covers essential tips such as creating a realistic study plan, prioritising tasks, building a comfortable study environment, and incorporating regular breaks. The guide also emphasises the importance of self-care, healthy routines, and maintaining balance to support mental wellbeing while studying. Whether you’re looking for ways to stay organised or reduce anxiety, this resource provides actionable advice to help you feel prepared and confident.
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Webinars:
Mental Wellness for Future Doctors: Strategies, Tools and Support
Guest speakers A/Prof Antonio Di Dio, Dr Jennifer Schafer and Dr Kerrie Aust shed light on the importance of reducing stigma, promoting mental health awareness, and understanding the intricacies of mental health in the medical field. Further, dive deep into practical tools and skills to help you manage the challenges and stressors you might encounter on your path.
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Embracing the Inevitable: Dealing with Death in Medicine
Death is a ever-present topic in the medical profession, however, as in many aspects of life, it is not often talked about. For medical students and doctors in training it can be challenging to deal with death and dying as part of their education and early working experience.
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