1. Dr David Tran Clinical Director of Paediatrics Northern Health
Paediatric Medicine
Dr David Tran
Clinical Director of Paediatrics
Northern Health

2. 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???

3. What happens after you get your fellowship???
2006 – Internship
2007 – 2009 Basic Training
2009 – Written & Clinical Exams
– 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!

4. 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….

6. Lifestyle
Northern Hospital
Royal Children’s Hospital
Private work

7. What would I do differently?

8. Special people/organisations
Royal Children’s Hospital - Margot Nash - Current trainees
Directors of Physician Education - Mike Starr (RCH) - Romi Rimer (RCH) - Robert Roseby (MMC)