AMA launches careers advisory service
The AMA today launched a new AMA Careers Advisory Service to assist young doctors as they set off on their medical careers and to advise older doctors when they are changing their career direction or the location where they practise.
Stage 1 of the Service, launched today, will be of particular benefit to medical students who are about to graduate, doctors in training, and international medical graduates working or hoping to work in Australia.
The Service provides practical assistance in producing a professional resumé, completing job applications, and preparing for job interviews.
Stage 2 of the Service, to be developed over the next six months, will concentrate on helping experienced medical practitioners take on new career challenges or move to new locations.
There is also a dedicated AMA Careers Advisory Website, which will be constantly modified and updated to meet the needs of doctors as they progress in their medical careers.
The AMA Careers Advisory Service provides information on:
- Medical institutions including medical schools, medical societies, and vocational colleges;
- Domestic and international medical graduate information on registration, employment, and immigration requirements;
- Resumés, job applications and cover letters, and interview skills assistance;
- Education and training information with links to medical colleges and State/Territory training institutes
- Doctors’ health support services; and
- Career change opportunities.
The Service is available nationally and will be coordinated out of the offices of the AMA (ACT) in Canberra.
Further information is available from Kathryn Morgan, Careers Consultant, 02 6270 5410 or careers@ama.com.au
The AMA Careers Advisory Service website is at http://careers.ama.com.au
10 September 2012
CONTACT: John Flannery 02 6270 5477 / 0419 494 761
Kirsty Waterford 02 6270 5464 / 0427 209 753