CDT Chair update - August
Committee of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Elise Witter says it’s been an incredibly busy few months for the CDT as they progress with a number of projects.
We are delighted to have launched the Resident Hospital Health Check for 2024 with a number of hospital visits – hope you enjoyed the donuts if we have already visited your hospital and keep an eye out for upcoming visits on our social media.
The Resident Hospital Health Check is a hugely valuable tool in identifying challenges and advocacy priorities and has directly contributed to policy and legislative change in the past. We need your voice to make sure we have the numbers to make a difference - please complete it today and share with your colleagues. We are also giving away two $250 vouchers to express our gratitude for your input, so there’s even more reasons to complete the survey.
Take the Resident Hospital Health Check survey
The Medical Training Survey is also open and can be completed while renewing your Ahpra registration.
I was also fortunate to attend the AMA National Conference recently on the Gold Coast, where we welcomed the new incoming Federal AMA President and Vice President. We heard from a range of amazing speakers, and our own Dr Emma Hodge (AMA Queensland CDT Wellbeing SIG Lead) was recognised as an AMA Doctor in Training of the Year finalist for her fantastic work in promoting the wellbeing of doctors in training through innovative models and research in her role as Wellbeing and Medical Education registrar. Congratulations to Emma!
A range of issues facing doctors in training were highlighted, including the need for regulatory oversight of the colleges, workforce substitution, financial challenges including training fees and broader issues around LGBTQIA+SB community representation and governance of medical indemnity insurers. There is also recruitment currently underway for the Deputy Chair position of the Federal CDT which closes on 18 August – apply today if you’re interested in this role!
We are continuing to progress with our ward call survey outcomes, with a position statement currently under development for approval at the next Federal Council. We are also still seeking participants for our IMG focus groups to brainstorm minimum standards for onboarding and orientation for IMGs, with incentive payments of $50 vouchers available for participation – get in touch today if you are keen to get involved with this.
Contact CDT by email: cdt@amaq.com.au or call 07 3872 2222.
