I Help Ambitious, Time Poor, Overworked Doctors Move Their Career Forward And Find Career Fulfilment By…
- Gaining clarity on what career fulfilment looks like to them
- Creating an unforgettable and compelling value proposition that positions them as the ideal candidate
- Winning ideal roles: Developing an approach and required skills to attain critical roles for continued career progression
Anita Fletcher
Ways To Attain Your Ideal Role
Career Development Coaching
Examine your career ambitions, plan for change and build the skills you need. CPD accredited activity with ACRRM.
Interview Preparation
Interviews can be daunting, and candidates need to stand out within strong talent pools. We can help you prepare for this process to confidently and effectively present your value.
Courses
Are you ready to step up to a nonclinical leadership position? Or plan for a portfolio career? Gain a leading edge to win executive corporate, public service and board roles.
CV Overhaul
Your CV introduces you. It must effectively reflect your skills, experience and achievements.
Executive Coaching
Are you ready to step up to a nonclinical leadership position? Or plan for a portfolio career? Gain a leading edge to win executive corporate, public service and board roles.
What Do You Need Help With?
CAREER PLANNING
Identify your goals and ambitions, plan for change and build the skills to attain fulfilling roles within Medicine and beyond.
STANDOUT CV & APPLICATION
Medicine is competitive! So, candidates need to stand out within strong talent pools. We can help you prepare for this process so that you get the invitation to highly sought-after interviews.
INTERVIEW PREPARATION & COACHING
Interviews can be daunting. Preparation and structure build confidence to express your professional abilities and unique value. We guide you through uncovering and conveying key information.
DEVELOPING YOUR BRAND
What are you known for and what do you wish to be known for in the future? Do others really understand what you can offer? Through online and in-person networking, you can share your message and open new windows of opportunity.
WORKSHOPS FOR YOUR TEAM
Looking for ways to provide valuable training for your staff in 2026? Leaders in medical organisations are recognising the importance of coaching for their teams.
Upcoming Events
Applying for Specialty Training? What to Focus on Now
Webinar
10am Saturday 15 November
Online | Free
Sydney
Catch up with me to discuss your career opportunities and challenges
Tuesdays & Fridays
Tower One Barangaroo Sydney CBD
In Person | Free consult


Specialty Training Coaching Program
Navigating specialty medical training positions requires strategic preparation well in advance.
With quite often a low acceptance rate due to the limited number of training places on offer, clinical excellence on its own isn’t enough to secure progression to specialty
training.
Our tailored coaching program is specifically designed to empower career-focused medical professionals like you to prepare a competitive application that sets you apart.
Drawing on our years of coaching hundreds of medical specialists, we understand the unique challenges of medical specialty training.
Our coaching program provides comprehensive support to equip you with the tools, confidence, and strategic insights needed in this highly competitive
field.
You’ll learn to confidently express your professional abilities, unique strengths and aptitudes to make you stand out as a preferred candidate for specialty training, turning your career ambitions into tangible opportunities.
Get coaching from an expert Medical Career Coach who has helped hundreds of doctors with their career pathways – work directly with Anita Fletcher.

Standout Prevocational Trainee
Standout Prevocational Trainee is a self-paced learning program providing practical guidance on navigating issues which affect Doctors in Training.
It provides doctors in training with information to ensure a thorough approach to planning, preparing and taking action to attain critical roles for continued career progression.
What my clients say!
Kaushalya Perera
Terminologist at Australian Digital Health Agency
I contacted Anita while figuring out my transition to a new career and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Her vast range of experience in the medical and corporate sector was valuable with updating my resume and particularly in interview practice. With her expertise, personalised service, and encouragement I was able to confidently and successfully transition into a different career path and I’m so grateful!
Douglas Randell
Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, Consultant, Specialist
Anita, I still remember the confidence you gave me when I was thinking of transitioning from clinical work to medical administration. It has been an important step that has enabled much opportunity and wider impact. Thanks for the great work you do.
General Surgeon
Sydney
I highly recommend Anita for her help in my career progression; fantastic feedback and advice; greatly appreciated indeed.
Unaccredited Surgery Registrar
Sydney
Anita is an absolute pleasure to work with. I was very impressed by her professionalism, dedication and how invested she was in my career. She got me through the very tough jump from RMO to Unaccredited Surgery Registrar by tirelessly combing through my applications and practising interview questions. She is excellent at giving effective and conscientious feedback both for my interview answers and when tackling my very real imposter syndrome. Furthermore, she is very knowledgeable and experienced in medical recruitment and her insight has been invaluable. I have no doubt that I will be using her services throughout my career.
Aaron Neufeld (PhD)
Product Development Project Leader, BlueScope
The magic that Anita worked for my CV has changed the outlook I have on my career path in a very positive way. Her engagement style made it quite easy to reveal the hidden gems of my experience and key strengths in reworking my CV which had been neglected for a decade. I am very happy with the reworked final product but more importantly, through highly effective coaching, Anita has revitalised the view I have for the next stage of my working life.
Professor Andrew Mallett
Director of Clinical Research, Townsville Hospital and Health Service
At the outset, let me just say that Anita is absolutely what one needs heading into the stressful process of reflecting on your career path and in potentially making a change in that space. Her calm, supportive and methodical approach was excellent and effective. Spanning from general values-based discussions and career reflections to CV “makeover”, job application and interview preparation, Anita was there to support at every step of the way. I will always appreciate her input and advice as an experienced and informed external career advisor and coach. For anyone feeling in any way “lost” or wondering if a career change or opportunity is in their future, then Anita is the first person to contact and engage. With her help, I’m now in a dream job and in a new career direction that is helping me to live and realise my professional aspirations. Whilst I don’t plan on changing direction or job any time soon, if I ever did then Anita would be the first person I would reach out to without hesitation.
Sarah Skalecki
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Principal House Officer - Queensland Health
I highly recommend Anita Fletcher for Career Consultation. Anita helped me build and perfect my interview skills in the lead up to my application for specialty training. She is flexible in her sessions and we met in person, over the phone and through the Skype platform. She provided content which was relevant to my level of skill and the college I was applying for. I am very grateful to have worked with Anita, and can proudly say I was successful in my application for specialty training! Thank you Anita.
Medical Registrar
Melbourne
I can’t thank Anita enough for her assistance in preparing for my interviews and polishing my CV. She is always approachable and her feedback highlighted aspects of my work experience that I wouldn’t think much of but is actually a key differentiator in a job application. I’m glad I enlisted her service and I would encourage anyone at any level to do the same – you won’t be disappointed!
Eleanor Warwick
Medical Student 5th year at University of Newcastle
I worked with Anita when applying for Junior Medical Officer positions. Anita worked closely with me to ensure my CV was at an exceptional standard and that my selection criteria address and CV were best structured to reflect my skills, strengths and experiences. Anita’s personalised and supportive approach to the job application process is strengths-based, assisting you to reflect on what makes you a stand-out candidate and communicate that effectively. Her well-organised, efficient sessions are guided by your goals. Her additional insights into career planning, professional development and organisation were invaluable. I plan to work with Anita further in future, and would definitely recommend Anita to any of my colleagues, at any stage of their career.
Peter Somerville
Chief Executive Officer - Australian Medical Association (ACT) Ltd
I’ve worked with Anita on several projects and events delivering career advice and building interview skills for young doctors. At all times, Anita has displayed a depth of knowledge and willingness to accommodate the needs of AMA (ACT) and our members that is second to none. Combining her depth of knowledge with a calm, structured manner means that I have no hesitation in recommending to future business partners.
Timothy RD Scott
Paediatric Rehabilitation Physician - John Hunter Hospital & Sydney Children's Hospital Network
Anita is extremely professional and supportive in advising on transition to senior medical roles. She is a great asset to have on your side.
Senior Radiology Registrar
Melbourne
Anita demonstrates vast experience and knowledge in the preparation for competitive medical subspecialty applications. Anita assisted me in structuring my experiences into genuine, honest and situationally appropriate responses that I could clearly convey to the interview panel. Her emphasis on helping me structure and communicate my professional and personal skills, experience and future goals as effectively as possible was a key element to success. Moreover, Anita is an absolute pleasure to work together with, and she conveys a genuine desire for her client to achieve their best. I highly recommend Anita’s services in the preparation for medical subspecialty application and interview.
Plastics Registrar
Melbourne
I have worked with Anita closely towards my SET interview. I wish I had met her earlier. She is an amazing human being. Walked me through it all and literally beat the Imposter Syndrome in me. Unfortunately I did not get onto training but she helped me secure a great job at a reputable hospital. I did not see myself working there for some reason. I look forward to getting on training with Anita’s assistance in 2021.
Consultant Paediatrician
Staff Specialist
Anita helped me enhance the quality of my cover letter and CV. Working together with Anita improved my interview skills by more than 10-fold. Her teaching and feedback were constructive. It helped me improve my ability to formulate and deliver answers to interview questions. Recorded practice interview sessions increased my confidence. In addition, her feedback was phenomenal, which resulted in extraordinary results. My interview skills have significantly improved due to her great attitude and methods, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for interview coaching. Her friendly and caring nature, coupled with her unique teaching style, is highly commended. Thank you Anita.
Kerrie Seymour
Industrial Organiser - Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation
Highly recommend Anita Fletcher in providing careers advice, CVwriting, providing mentor services etc. Anita is professional,knowledgeable and flexible in her approach. She provides anexcellent service to the medical profession. Take an opportunityto utilise her services you won’t be disappointed.
Anaesthetics Trainee
Anaesthetics Trainee
I believe Anita was the difference that helped me secure a position on a competitive training program on my second application. She is professional, knowledgeable and I felt that she was genuinely invested in my success. On a practical note, she was available at times that suited a busy work schedule and was able to meet via video conferencing. Thank you Anita!
Erika Stradzins
Anaesthetics Registrar - Canberra Health Services
Ms Fletcher is an incredible asset to the Australian medical community. I first worked with Anita in my capacity as the president of the Women in Medicine Group, at the University of New South Wales, a grassroots initiative to promote gender equity in the medical profession. Anita facilitated a tailored workshop for medical students on how to build CVs. Thanks to Anita we now feel empowered to take positive steps towards our careers in medicine, and are excited about being the next generation of doctors.
PGY4 Anaesthetics scheme Registrar 2023
Advanced Trainee
Anita has been most helpful and supportive throughout a difficult process. She has given me invaluable individualised advice tailored to my situation and needs. Anita has a great understanding of the challenges junior medical professionals face. I would highly recommend her service and I would recommend utilising her service early in the job application process to get most prepared for your dream job.
Advanced Trainee
Advanced Trainee
The interview preparation we did together really helped me. It kept me calm during my interview responses as I followed a logical structure. At the end I was successful and received an offer which has been a great move for me. I’ve passed on a recommendation to some good friends who are in a similar position of applying to their ideal advanced training specialty.
Kaushalya Perera
Terminologist at Australian Digital Health Agency
I contacted Anita while figuring out my transition to a new career and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Her vast range of experience in the medical and corporate sector was valuable with updating my resume and particularly in interview practice. With her expertise, personalised service, and encouragement I was able to confidently and successfully transition into a different career path and I’m so grateful!
Douglas Randell
Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, Consultant, Specialist
Anita, I still remember the confidence you gave me when I was thinking of transitioning from clinical work to medical administration. It has been an important step that has enabled much opportunity and wider impact. Thanks for the great work you do.
General Surgeon
Sydney
I highly recommend Anita for her help in my career progression; fantastic feedback and advice; greatly appreciated indeed.
Unaccredited Surgery Registrar
Sydney
Anita is an absolute pleasure to work with. I was very impressed by her professionalism, dedication and how invested she was in my career. She got me through the very tough jump from RMO to Unaccredited Surgery Registrar by tirelessly combing through my applications and practising interview questions. She is excellent at giving effective and conscientious feedback both for my interview answers and when tackling my very real imposter syndrome. Furthermore, she is very knowledgeable and experienced in medical recruitment and her insight has been invaluable. I have no doubt that I will be using her services throughout my career.
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About Anita Fletcher
My passion is helping people proactively manage their careers and experience the elation of landing each individual person’s dream job. My objective is to provide services that enrich people’s careers and, in turn, their lives.
As a highly experienced Medical Career Coach I am the founder of an advice-based specialist consulting practice. This work allows me to indulge in my passions for writing, public speaking, and coaching people to understand and convey their values so that they can realise their potential.
I have a deep understanding of the many and varied complexities and challenges of a career in Medicine and the opportunities that exist for doctors outside of Medicine.
This understanding comes from:
- 5+ years running the Medical Careers Advisory for the Australian Medical Association, Australia’s peak body for medical practitioners.
- Engaging with thousands of doctors at every career stage across Australia and internationally.
- A 25-year background in business operations management and HR.
In my career, I too have experienced the feeling of being stuck and had to learn how to make the moves required to get past that. I’ve also learned the importance of “doing the work” required to make necessary changes.
My expertise, in combination with personalised assistance and career-related training services, results in significant progress toward greater career fulfilment for doctors and others within the health sector and beyond.
We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Miga
We’re pleased to announce a partnership with Australian medical indemnity provider Miga. This allows us to support more doctors nationally through our career coaching services, specialist consulting and training. Miga members gain access to our services at special member pricing.

Why should you be prepared when it comes to medical career pathways?
The medical field offers a wide array of medical career pathways. You need to carefully consider a range of options that may be suitable for you. Your medical education and training also equip you with many options for nonclinical roles. Therefore, it is important to understand your motivations, skillsets and preferences to ascertain the medical career pathway that is right for you. Once you know what you want to do, you will need to prepare yourself accordingly. I can help guide you through this process.
Also, I help my clients develop additional skills required for their continued professional development
and career fulfilment.



