Applications are now open to join the 2023 AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training (CDT). I’ve had to privilege of serving on the CDT executive, and as Chair for the past year, but as my training is progressing, it’s time for me to hand the reigns of this amazing committee over. Being part of the CDT has been an incredible experience, and one that I’m hoping many of our junior doctor members will be a part of in the future.
The past year has been a big one for CDT. As Australia started trying to return to a post-COVID “new normal”, our hospitals were flooded with patients and junior doctors were managing massive workloads. This didn’t deter the advocacy work that CDT undertakes though, as we continued to work to improve junior doctor conditions and training throughout Queensland. Some of the big wins from the past year include:
- publishing an article in MJA insight that eventually led to a Queensland Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit
- obtaining representation at the Queensland Health Workforce Summit
- hosting two Junior Doctor Conferences, one in North Queensland and one on the Gold Coast
- hosting the Medical Careers Expo
- a strong media presence pushing issues facing junior doctors into the public conversation, particularly around the Resident Hospital Health Check results which continue to show poor conditions for doctors across the state
- our first ever Queensland CDT-specific strategic plan
- working closely with the AMA Queensland union partner Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation Queensland (ASMOFQ) on MOCA 6 negotiations
Being part of the CDT will help you grow your leadership skill set and give you a new appreciation for the medical landscape within Australia. It presents wonderful networking opportunities with colleagues (senior and junior). On top of that, you’ll be part of the ongoing fight to improve the state of medicine and the lives our doctors and patients everywhere.
I’d encourage all passionate people to apply to be part of the 2023 CDT. There are executive positions (including the Chair, and Deputy Chairs), and hospital representative positions up for grabs, and 2023 promises to be another productive year with our new Secretariat (Wayne Bruton) aiming to work hard with our hospital representatives and executive to support junior doctors throughout Queensland.
Dr Robert Nayer
Emergency Registrar
Outgoing AMA Queensland CDT Chair
To nominate for AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training positions, read through the description below. Please complete the application below and send your CV to CDT@amaq.com.au.
Qualifications
- Be a general member of AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training (CDT).
- Be a Doctor in Training.
- Minimum of one (1) year involvement in AMA Queensland CDT in the previous two (2) calendar years.
Selection
- The AMA Queensland CDT Executive will call for nominations from the AMA Queensland CDT Executive to appoint the AMA Queensland CDT Chairperson (Chair) each year.
- If there is more than one candidate, a secret ballot of the AMA Queensland CDT Executive will determine the successful candidate.
- It is a one (1) year term, with the opportunity to continue for another year following endorsement from the CDT voting members at an annual review.
- Maximum number of consecutive terms is three (3) years term.
Characteristics
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
- Be in good standing with the AMA Queensland Doctors in Training craft group.
Responsibilities
- The Chair shall be able to exercise all the powers delegated to the AMA Queensland CDT by the Board or Council. The Chair shall have the discretion to delegate their powers as required.
- The CDT Chair is an ex-officio member of the AMA Queensland Council.
- Actively lead AMA Queensland CDT general and executive committee meetings.
- Ensure that agenda items are appropriately actioned.
- Represent the views and positions of the AMA Queensland CDT and ensure the organisation’s reputation is upheld.
- Attend or appoint a representative to the Federal Council of Doctors in Training.
- Delegate relevant duties to other committee members as appropriate.
- Attend >75% of all AMA Queensland CDT general and executive committee meetings.
- Attend all relevant external stakeholder meetings or provide appropriate alternates.
- Produce two articles per calendar year for AMA Queensland publications.
- Actively promote AMA Queensland events and initiatives at their primary hospital.
- Be a contact point for Doctors in Training.
- Engage in performance management of office holders of AMA Queensland CDT.
- Ensure active supervision and progression of projects and initiatives undertaken by AMA Queensland CDT.
- Conduct an appropriate handover to the next position holder.
- Perform any other responsibilities or duties deemed necessary by the AMA Queensland Board (Board) or Council.
Remuneration
• Nil
Qualifications
- Be a general member of AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training (CDT).
- Be a Doctor in Training.
- Minimum of one (1) year involvement in AMA Queensland CDT in the previous two (2) calendar years.
Selection
- The AMA Queensland CDT Executive will call for nominations from the AMA Queensland CDT Executive to appoint the AMA Queensland CDT Deputy Chair (Chair) each year.
- If there is more than one candidate, a secret ballot of the AMA Queensland CDT Executive will determine the successful candidate.
- It is a one (1) year term, with the opportunity to continue for another year following endorsement from the CDT voting members at an annual review.
- Maximum number of consecutive terms is three (3) years term.
Characteristics
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
- Be in good standing with the AMA Queensland Doctors in Training craft group.
Responsibilities
- The CDT Deputy Chair is an ex-officio member of the AMA Queensland Council.
- Actively assist in leading AMA Queensland CDT general and executive committee meetings.
- Help ensure that agenda items are appropriately actioned.
- Represent the views and positions of the AMA Queensland CDT and ensure the organisation’s reputation is upheld.
- Attend the Federal Council of Doctors in Training meetings in place of the AMA Queensland Chair when required.
- Delegate relevant duties to other committee members as appropriate.
- Attend >75% of all AMA Queensland CDT general and executive committee meetings.
- Attend all relevant external stakeholder meetings or provide appropriate alternates.
- Produce two articles per calendar year for AMA Queensland publications.
- Actively promote AMA Queensland events and initiatives at their primary hospital.
- Be a contact point for Doctors in Training.
- Ensure active supervision and progression of projects and initiatives undertaken by AMA Queensland CDT.
- Conduct an appropriate handover to the next position holder.
- Perform any other responsibilities or duties deemed necessary by the AMA Queensland Board (Board) or Council.
Remuneration
• Nil
The aim of the Special Interest Group (SIG) format is to improve AMA Queensland Doctor in Training member engagement. Additionally, by having more members involved, the output of CDT as a committee can be increased. This will help contribute a diversity of voices within AMA Queensland when it comes to setting priorities and policy directions.
Each SIG will aim to contribute at least one (1) major project or policy statement per year, as well as assist in providing content for AMA Queensland publications, and may be asked to provide speaker suggestions for AMA Queensland events. The SIG Chairs and Deputy Chairs will be empowered to liaise directly with the relevant AMA Queensland staff for assistance (with guidance from the CDT leadership), which will improve overall efficiency. The SIG model will continue to prioritise state-based advocacy and policy, while also working closely with our federal CDT counterparts on federal campaigns.
The Special Interest Groups are:
- Industrial Relations Special Interest Group
- Wellbeing Special Interest Group
- Sustainability Special Interest Group
- Education Special Interest Group
- Rural and Remote Special Interest Group
- Digital Health Special Interest Group
Qualifications
- Be a general member of AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training (CDT).
- Be a Doctor in Training.
- No prior formal AMA Queensland CDT Hospital Representative experience required, but it will be viewed favourably.
Selection
- This position will be appointed by the AMA Queensland CDT Leadership Team.
Characteristics
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
- Be in good standing with the AMA Queensland Doctors in Training craft group.
- Be involved in hospital staff association or hospital committees.
Responsibilities
- Be the main point of contact for AMA Queensland CDT Hospital Representatives.
- Collate all the Hospital Representative reports into one condensed document to be tabled at the CDT Executive meeting.
- Ensure all Hospital Representative submit their hospital reports in a timely manner and follow-up where needed.
- Report to the AMA Queensland CDT on issues occurring within the hospitals (on behalf of the Hospital Representatives), but not limited to, the following:
- working conditions
- education and training
- pay concerns
- membership and event opportunities.
- Report back to the Hospital Representatives any outcomes that may be of interest to their hospital or issues raised at the CDT Executive meeting.
- Contribute to policy formulation and participate in relevant working parties of the AMA Queensland CDT.
- Make every possible attempt to attend AMA Queensland CDT events, or provide alternates when not available.
- Ensuring a feedback process is in place for the Hospital Representatives to garner DIT feedback and identify local issues, and that this process is known to the DITs at their hospital.
- Attend >75% of general committee meetings.
- Conduct an appropriate handover to the next position holder.
- Assist the AMA Queensland Membership team to gain access to various hospitals for events including orientations through the Hospital Representatives.
- Any other responsibilities or duties deemed necessary by the Deputy Chair or the AMA Queensland CDT Chair.
Reimbursement
- Nil
To be completed