Looking after Doctors-in-Training

Looking after Doctors-in-Training

New resources, new hospital representatives, and new social activities – check out we can do for you in 2022.

Doctors-in-Training Pay Guide

The NSW Health payslip has always been a bit of a puzzle. It’s certainly one of the more complicated I have seen particularly given the number of penalty rates, overtime, and allowances you might be paid in any given fortnight. It’s not at all surprising that many doctors-in-training struggle to decipher their payslip and understand exactly what they have been paid and why. 

As a result of your feedback, we developed the AMA (NSW) Doctors-in-Training Pay Guide. This has been a long-term project and we were pleased to launch it in time for the new look payslips. We have coupled the guide with training sessions at hospitals around the State and have received some great feedback. 

Doctors-in-Training Committee

Three motivating speakers joined our Doctors-in-Training Committee (DITC) meeting in March. We heard from Chair of Federal AMA Council of Doctors-in-Training, Dr Hash Abdeen, who shared the AMACDT 2022 advocacy plan which focuses on progression through training, unaccredited registrars and prevocational advocacy, and DIT wellbeing. 

We were also joined by the inspirational Young Australian of the Year and Founder of Street Side Medics, Dr Daniel Nour. Street Side Medics is a not-for-profit organisation which provides a GP-led mobile outreach medical service for people that are either experiencing homelessness or are vulnerable. Their second van hit the streets this month and has travelled to flood-effected Lismore, where the team has been providing mobilised medical support to those who have lost access to healthcare. 

To round out the meeting, we discussed DIT wellbeing and the need for more social interaction. Dr Aran Sandrasegaran has started a doctors’ running group and encouraged other DITs to get involved. Running groups are an excellent way to socialise and look after your wellbeing, whilst also staying fit and healthy. As we ease into COVID-normal, we encourage DITs to participate in events such as these and continue to look after your own and each other’s wellbeing. More information can be found on our website and our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

A big thank you and congratulations to our 2022 Hospital Representatives who were recently announced. We look forward to working with you on continued advocacy for doctors-in-training across the NSW hospital system. 

Assuming the COVID stars align, we look forward to holding our next DITC meeting face-to-face in our new office space. All DIT members are welcome, please get in touch with us via dit@amansw.com.au if you would like more information about committee meetings. 

Upcoming Activity

We look forward to working with the NSW Medical Student Council to help medical students navigate the HETI Intern Application process which begins in May. 

In addition to the return of face-to-face meetings and education sessions, we are pleased to recommence networking and social events. Look out for information coming soon on our DIT social events to be held in 2022. Members and non-members are all welcome. It’s time to reconnect.

Need help?

Please contact our Workplace Relations Team on 02 9439 8822 or by email workplace@amansw.com.au