The Balanced Medics' Handover Podcast

This episode we're speaking all about living la vida locum with Go Locum co-founder Phoebe Bardsley & Dr Ed Stoios. We discuss: The how, what, why & where of locum work Tips on how to keep references current What the requirements are - usually you'll need three references, ideally from doctors you have worked with within the last 12 months The pros & cons Remuneration + tax/superfunds How Go Locum is aiming to bring transparency to locum work For coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group Visit Go Locum website + insta Facebook group: Locum Doctors Australia Article on financial guide locum work Locum Doctor Accounting (One example) For more resources go to balancedmedics.com

Welcome back! This episode we're lucky to be speaking with Dr Lara Hochman, a family medicine physician and advocate for physician wellbeing. Dr Hochman created Happy Day Health – a boutique physician matchmaking agency that matches doctors with practices that align with their values & needs. Dr Lara Hochman helps medics transition from burnout to enjoying practicing medicine again. She's also a co-author of the book Made for more: Physician Entrepreneurs who live life and practice medicine on their own terms which was compiled by Dr Nneka Unachukwu. This episode we discuss:  Dr Hochman's journey in medicine How physicians are the cavalry and change is happening in the culture of medicine All about the new book Made for more Dr Hochman's journey from primary care physician to entrepreneur What the requirements are for physicians wanting to journey into entrepreneurship Starting with WHY For career transition coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Reach out to Dr Lara Hochman, founder of Happy Day Health: Website | LinkedIn | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter Get the book here For more resources go to balancedmedics.com

This episode we're speaking all about skin cancer medicine and finding your niche with Dr Marjia (Maryjka) Johns. Dr Johns is a GP with specialty interest in skin cancer medicine, sexual health and paediatrics.  We discuss: The stigma around choosing GP training Skin cancer medicine and how to further your training in it How skin cancer medicine can be a great option without a previous specialty as the Skin Cancer College of Australasia is a college that can be stand alone  Finding your niche in med Breaking the mould of what it means to be a female doctor How finding balance in life can be quite tricky! Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group For coaching go here: balancedmedics.com/coaching To contact Dr Marjia Johns: message her on Instagram For info on the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) at The University of Queensland For more resources check out: balancedmedics.com

Welcome back! This episode we chat with Dr Claire Noonan, a GP with a special interest in human psychology and the ability to facilitate transformation through therapy. Dr Claire offers group therapy, workshops including one focused on Impostor syndrome and retreats through Clarity Lane. Her next retreat is in partnership with the Burnout Project by Dr Amy Imms in March 2023, called “Healing the Healers”. We discuss: Why she decided to be a GP and how it wasn’t a linear path Why she started her business Clarity Lane Imposter syndrome How she got the courage to start her own business Burnout and job quitting Losing her gallbladder to work-related stress How to keep creative in medicine For career transition coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group To contact Dr Claire Noonan: https://www.claritylane.com.au/ Register for the Healing the Healers Retreat Autumn 2023 Her socials: Insta | Facebook group Dr Valerie Young - Imposter Syndrome For more resources check out balancedmedics.com

This episode we chat with Dr Gemma Woolley, a doctor that left residency to pursue an exciting career in cosmetic medicine. Listen to hear all about Dr Gemma's unconventional journey in medicine, about to become a professional snowboarder she decided to be a doctor instead! Then a life-changing diagnosis of a family member made her reassess her career journey. We discuss: Exploring the options in medical school Physician anxiety as a junior doctor Not having any specialty that calls to you after internship Leaving residency Her journey into cosmetic medicine How to get started as a cosmetic physician Telemedicine opportunity in cosmetics How cosmetics can be more than purely aesthetic For coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group Our socials Insta | LinkedIn | Facebook More resources Gemma's social

Welcome back to The Balanced Medics' Handover Podcast. Today we're talking with Dr Jessica Wells, a Public Health Physician.  We're going to be discussing: Dr Well's journey to work in Public Health What Public Health is The requirements needed to join the training program - there have been changes since this podcast was recorded and now up to 12 months of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) will be considered if it includes a formal work placement. Who would be suited What the day-to-day role is like On-call, after hours and renumeration Where you can study a Master of Public Health (MPH) For career transition coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group For more information on Public Health training in Australia check out the links below: Public Health Medicine RACP Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine Master of Public Health requirements: Epidemiology Biostatistics Health Protection (includes Environmental Health and/or Communicable Disease Prevention and Control) Health Promotion Health Policy, Planning or Management

Welcome back! Today, we're talking about designing a life that's right for you and your values. And who better to have on the show to talk about this than Cath Nolan? Catherine is an award-winning coach, a celebrated advocate for gender equality and inclusion, an international speaker and 4 x bestselling writer. Catherine has spent the past 20 years helping people to dream without limits and create a life that aligns with their values. This episode we discuss: What coaching is Finding your zone of genius Connecting with your values + separating them from external influences Not living to the expectations of others Working beyond fear Two key pearls of wisdom to take away For coaching with Isabella: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group Find Cath Nolan on: https://www.cathnolan.com/ Socials: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Her podcast: Don't be ARSD with Cath Nolan For more resources check out: balancedmedics.com

This episode we're speaking with our inspirational guest, Dr Amy Imms, a medical doctor, mother of 5, and founder of The Burnout Project During her GP training, Dr Imms found herself in the midst of burnout with very little resources available. This experience pushed her to start a new mission of providing for others what she could not find for herself. The Burnout Project was born and for the past 6 years she has worked to raise awareness of burnout, reduce stigma, support burnt-out individuals, and create burnout-aware workplaces. In this episode we discuss What burnout is How to recognise the signs & prevent it Why junior doctors are most at risk of burnout How & why Dr Imms founded The Burnout Project Finding the career right for your life, beyond burnout For coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group Reach out to Dr Imms: https://www.dramyimms.com/ Social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn For more resources check out balancedmedics.com

This episode we discuss physician burnout and how it can affect our partners. Who better to have on as a guest than my own husband? During internship and residency I was suffering from a deep burnout while also being a newlywed, oh and the pandemic hit in my second month as a junior doc. The strain of my burnout, the pressures of the job, COVID-19 and being newly married wasn't easy.  Today we have an open conversation about: How burnout affected our relationship How it affected Samu, my partner What helped us get through it What I found most helpful from him in my time of need The relationship now, after slowly recovering from burnout and leaving clinical medicine My career transition  Personally, I left clinical medicine for my own health. However, this isn't the answer for everyone. I believe we can all find the right path for us. Whether you want to stay in medicine but improve your current situation, adjust the way you practice, change specialties, find a non-clinical career or do something completely different. Stay tuned for next weeks episode where we will do a deep dive into burnout with Dr Amy Imms, creator of the Burnout Project. Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group For more resources check out balancedmedics.com For coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Social media: Instagram | Facebook 

This episode we're speaking with our special guest Dr Prasanthi Purosothaman, a GP with specialty interest in women's health, dermatology and cosmetic medicine.  Dr Pras is the in-house GP for Eucalyptus (digital health startup) and Medical Director for Frenchie (sexual wellness brand). On top of this, she is also the founder of the new skincare and wellness brand L'Orient due to launch in 2023.  In this episode we discuss Finding your niche in medicine Aligning with your values to create a career that is right for you The many possibilities you can find in and out of medicine (no need to limit yourself!) How Pras went viral on TikTok Using your creativity to explore unchartered territory For coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group Reach out to Dr Prasanthi: www.drprasanthi.com.au Social media: Instagram | Tiktok (Dr Pras is best contacted on social media through TikTok currently) For more resources check out balancedmedics.com

Could you be a people-pleaser? Ever have a hard time saying no? In this episode we speak with Dr Toni Liu, who went from 'model Asian child' to 'great disappointing failure' once she left medicine. However, for Dr Toni she felt that her life had only just begun.  We'll cover Dr Toni's journey leaving medicine to become a digital nomad, what people-pleasing is, the dangers of it and how to beat it.  Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group Reach out to Dr Toni Liu Website: https://drtooni.com/ Toni's Instagram Facebook group: Acceptians For coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ For more resources check out balancedmedics.com or follow us on social media!

Welcome to the first episode of The Handover Podcast by Balanced Medics.  In this episode we cover why Balanced Medics was create. Why it's called The Handover and what the podcast will cover. We also touch on how Isabella's medical journey has already been non-conventional. For coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/ For more resources check out: Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook group balancedmedics.com or follow us on social media