It’s been a big month! I’ve just returned from the RACMA Conference in Perth and took the opportunity to write an article to help demystify medical administration and system leadership roles for doctors and how doctors can step into system leadership roles with confidence.
You’ll also find details below on next year’s Career Development Workshops (now booking), plus a look at one rostering solution that’s making a real impact in healthcare organisations.
And finally, I was delighted to receive a phone call from a doctor I recently coached, who said the interview prep session left her feeling much more prepared and that many of the questions we practised came up on the day. That’s exactly why I do this work.
Warm regards, Anita
Exploring RACMA and Medical Leadership
Off the back of my recent trip to the RACMA Conference in Perth, I decided to write an article that breaks down what “medical administration” really involves and how doctors step into system leadership roles. It explores the RACMA framework and how it can guide your professional development.
You can read the full article here on LinkedIn.
And while you’re here, feel free to connect with me. I’d love to welcome you to my professional network.
Career Development Workshop for 2026
For the past 5 years I have facilitated Career Development Workshops for hospitals around Australia, both online and in person.
I’m starting to put events into my calendar for next year. If you would like me to visit your site to run a Career Development Workshop with any of your workforce teams (6 hours) plus a focused CV and interview session (1 hour for those who cannot attend the full day) get in touch.
Activities
- Value proposition development
- Selection criteria
- Employer & specialty college requirements
- Calm confidence strategies
- Effective communication
- Mock panel interview
- Q&A
Resources
- Written feedback for each attendee’s CV
- Career Planning Workbook
Or if you have something else in mind, such as a workshop focusing on communication, professionalism and leadership, I’ll be delighted to tailor something to meet your team’s needs.
Please email [email protected] so we can discuss the details.
Sharing Knowledge and Building Connections
RACMA turned on an excellent conference in Perth last week, with hundreds of medical leaders joining to benefit from an extensive program. For me, highlights were re-uniting with past clients and enjoying hearing about their new roles and meeting many others working towards creating better hospital systems for patients and the staff working within them.
I’m already looking forward to again sponsoring the Candidate Social Function in Melbourne next year!
Thank you to the RACMA team for this wonderful opportunity to learn and share ideas.
One of the businesses exhibiting at the conference was Core Schedule. I offered the founder the opportunity to inform the Standout Medical Careers readership of their services.
Revolutionising Global Healthcare Rostering with Core Schedule
Efficient rostering is at the heart of every successful healthcare organisation, yet too often, it’s time-consuming, error-prone, and stressful for staff.
Core Schedule is changing that. Purpose-built for healthcare, it automates rostering and workforce management for hospitals, Aero Medical, Tele-health, Pathology & Medical Imaging groups, and other clinical departments across Australia, New Zealand, The USA and The Middle East.
With Core Schedule:
- Fair, compliant rosters automatically aligned with EBAs and fatigue rules
- Centralised leave and availability all in one live system
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Already trusted by over 190 hospitals worldwide, Core Schedule is helping healthcare organisations save time, improve transparency, and boost staff satisfaction, all while delivering safer patient care.
Discover how your team can roster smarter: www.coreschedule.co
Support my challenge to swim for breast cancer!
9 people in Australia die from breast cancer every single day.
This November, I am taking part in Swim For Breast Cancer for the mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and loves ones who are impacted by this devastating disease.
I am doing this to raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support vital breast cancer research to help save lives.
Please make a donation to support my challenge and let’s make a splash to save lives together!
Thank you for your support.
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