Austin Health Your brilliant career starts here Hien

Austin Health Your brilliant career starts here! Hien Nguyen – Director, Medical Workforce Sarah Mc. Conchie - Manager, Doctors in Training (Di. Ts)

Our vision Change healthcare for the better through world-class research, education and exceptional patient care.

Our Values

Our strategic priorities

Austin Health - Overview • Major Tertiary Health Service in Melbourne’s North East

Austin Health - Overview

Austin Health - Overview • Links with Rural, Private and Interstate Health Services • Affiliated with eight world class universities • State-wide Services in: Ø Victorian Spinal Cord Service Ø Victorian Respiratory Support Services Ø Victorian Liver Transplant Ø Acquired Brain Injury Unit Ø Child Mental Health Inpatient Unit Ø Austin Toxicology Service Ø Victorian Poisons Information Centre Ø Psychological Trauma and Recovery Service.

Austin Health - Overview • The Medical Workforce • 750+ Junior Medical Staff § 62 Interns § 71 HMO 2 s § 64 HMO 3 s* (plus ED, Critical Care and Psychiatry) § 28 Unaccredited Surgical Registrars § 61 Medical Registrars and 24 General Medicine Advanced Trainees § 400+ Specialty Registrars and Fellow • 750+ Senior Medical Staff • 100+ Honorary Medical Staff (Senior and Junior)

Intern Rotations o 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 o Radiology (Hybrid – Radiology/Liver Transplant) o Spinal o Stroke o Urology o Vascular o Rural rotations in Echuca and Mildura

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 (CIS) and ATLAS (e. Learning) Amazing Peer Support and Mentor programs ‒ Multiple Layers of support ‒ Supportive and responsive MWU

Educational Opportunities An Engaged Clinical Education Unit: § § § § Weekly protected intern teaching times. Deteriorating Patient Assessment Workshops. Professional Development Workshops. Research opportunities. Clinical Skills Workshops. Surgical Skills workshops at RACS. Integrating multidisciplinary learning and teaching opportunities. § Peer Support and Mentoring Programs.

What is the Process? • Apply online via PMCV and Austin Health directly • Applications open 4 th May 2020 and close 4 th June 2020 • Applications must include a Resume, Cover letter, professional/non-clinical reference and Photo (see Application Guide for 2021 Intern Positions) • Clinical Referee reports are NOT required this year due to the impact of COVID-19 on clinical practice opportunities

What happens from there We short list approx. 280 -300 candidates for interview review • Short listing of applications: (9 th – 12 th June) • Email notification of selection for review of your online interview will take place on Monday 15 th June 2020. • Review of uploaded interviews: 15 th – 26 th June 2020 • Austin Health has an Aboriginal Employment Plan. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who identify themselves will be reviewed in the review process.

Weighting of assessment criteria: Shortlisting process for interview review Top 150 Z-score -automatically selected for interview review -Cover letter, CV and non clinical/professional reference will be assessed for final ranking Next 200+ Z-Score • Cover letter (50%) • CV (30%) • Non Clinical Reference (20%) Selection process for positions Z Score (40%) Interview (40%) Health Service (20%) • Cover letter (10%) • CV (5%) • Non Clinical Reference (5%)

Cover Letter: reasons for use • We wanted a process that recognises academic achievements 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 • Your cover letter should address why Austin and why you? • Address your cover letter to Ms. Sarah Mc. Conchie, Di. T Manager, Medical Workforce Unit.

Resume • Standardised Resume Template available via PMCV or Austin Health website • We will randomly make contact with Universities and employers etc to confirm information provided

Non-clinical/Professional Reference • You need to submit ONE online reference with your application to Austin Health. • The reference needs to be from someone you have worked with (paid or voluntary position), not a family friend or parent. • The reference should be no longer than one page.

Who do we want to work with us? 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*

Communication from you: • Email: internrecruitment@austin. org. au • We have included frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) in our “Application Guide for 2021 Intern Positions” on our careers website; please also refer to these for further information.

JMO Medical Education at Austin Health Dr Pascal Gelperowicz Supervisor of Intern Training (SIT) Austin Health

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!)

Clinical Education Unit

Who we are • Director – Robert Lo. Presti • Medical Lead – Chris Leung • Supervisor of Intern Training – Pascal Gelperowicz • Supervisor of PGY 2/3 Training – Pat Charles • Education Officer – Pauline Dib • Directors of Training (multiple) … and many other staff for day-to-day training

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 • 5 -day comprehensive program • Clinical skills practice including credentialing for IV cannulation • BLS and ALS training • Advanced clinical assessment skills for deteriorating patients

Intern education program • Every Tuesday 12. 30 -1. 30 pm – currently VIRTUAL sessions being held, and these are working very well. • Protected teaching time • Broad range of topics covered

Responsive Program • Live sessions allow interaction • Multimodal (didactic plus interactive) • Dedicated online space for intern group • Ready access to MEO, Si. T, Med Lead • Recorded sessions

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)

Our 2020 Interns