Dr David Tran Clinical Director of Paediatrics Northern Health Paediatric Medicine Dr David Tran Clinical Director of Paediatrics Northern Health
How did you end up in your career/position Entry into RACP training Program Accredited JRMO/SRMO/Reg Positions 3 years Basic Physician Training Written & Clinical RACP Exams 3 years General Paediatric Advanced Training Completed Paediatric Training Then what???
What happens after you get your fellowship??? 2006 – Internship 2007 – 2009 Basic Training 2009 – Written & Clinical Exams 2010-2013 – Advanced training - took 6 months off to travel 2013- VMO at Northern/Eastern/RCH - (did more Paediatric allergy training) - Private Paediatric consulting 2016 – an opportunity arose!
Pros & Cons about Paediatrics Fantastic medicine – variety & mix Kids get better quickly! Flexibility with work/life balance Great people to work with You’ll get all the germs! The parents….
Lifestyle Northern Hospital Royal Children’s Hospital Private work
What would I do differently?
Special people/organisations Royal Children’s Hospital - Margot Nash - Current trainees Directors of Physician Education - Mike Starr (RCH) - Romi Rimer (RCH) - Robert Roseby (MMC)