VERG™: How to Answer “Why This Specialty?” in Your Training Interview
Most candidates lose marks at the “why this specialty?” question. VERG — Value, Entrustment, Readiness, Gratitude — is the four-part framework that gets it right.
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Top Ten Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When Applying for SET Training
Applying for Surgical Education and Training (SET training) is one of the biggest milestones in a surgical career. It’s long, competitive, and often emotionally draining. Every pathway looks different — but the preparation themes are universal. Getting onto SET training reflects years of commitment, resilience, and deliberate professional growth. Here are the eleven things I…
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2 Big Reasons Why General Practice is in Crisis in Australia
Over the past few weeks, there has been a number of media articles about a growing crisis in General Practice in Australia, including this informative article in the SMH. 2 significant pieces of government information landed this week which help to shine further light on why General Practice is in crisis in Australia. Tax Office…
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Blog | IMGs | Salaries | Specialty Training
Do Doctors Get Paid to Train in Australia? Yes, They Do.
This blog is open to comments, I also run a YouTube Channel and a Facebook group and frankly way too many other ways for people to contact me. So no surprise. I do get a lot of questions and queries on a daily basis. One of the surprisingly common and interesting questions that I do…
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How to Become a Surgeon in Australia. How Competitive Is It?
Of all the medical specialties surgeons have the reputation of being the most confident and competitive. At face value, these are traits you would definitely want to have for someone operating on you. So it’s not surprising that the process to become a surgeon in Australia, or gaining entry into surgical training is one of,…
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What are the Entry Requirements for Specialty Training in Australia?
Are you a current medical student or an international medical graduate thinking about doing specialty training in Australia? The entry requirements for specialty training and how to go about applying to specialty colleges can be extremely confusing. This guide summarises the key entry requirements for specialty training and pathways for training with all 15 specialty…
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How Much Do Specialty Trainee Doctors Earn? Registrar Pay Rates
Interested In Knowing How Much Specialty Trainee Doctors Earn & the Rates of Registrar Pay? We Break It Down For You In This Blog Post.
