Recent Articles
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon
As part of my Masters of Clinical Education I did a small research project on Career indecision in doctors. This project was done in 2016 and although it was a few years ago now (I can't believe how time flies!), the themes that I found are...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon
"How do I write a cover letter?" is a very common question which is asked in our CV preparation sessions and CV workshops.
There is no right or wrong way however you want your cover letter to really show the reader the best bits of you and why you are perfect...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon (GP & Career Development Practitioner. Director and Founder of Medical Career Planning)
Non fellowship, non traditional and non clinical roles are becoming increasingly common as career choices for all health professionals. There are many reasons why health...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon (MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GC Career Dvt)
Did you know that there are > 80 areas recognised as specialties (including subspecialties) by the Medical Board of Australia? It is no surprise then that some doctors have career indecision! A very useful...
Dr Ashe Coxon – MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GCCareerDvpt
Career–Life Mapping is a tool which is used appropriately can assist the doctor or student to grasp a clearer picture and a visual tool of what lies ahead of their career.
It provides visual...
Dr Ashe Coxon – MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GCCareerDvpt
Choosing a medical specialty may seem like an easy thing to do for many people, but the reality for many is that it is actually quite a difficult decision. There are many specialty choices and training programs that are...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon
This series of articles titled ‘Medical Student Series’ will delve into some of the medical specialties that a doctor can pursue. The information is based on the experiences and research of the author.
As medical students rotate...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon
When I was trying to decide if I wanted to become a General Practitioner all those years ago I always remembered 2 statements that as doctors we always seem to hear –
#1 – General Practice is just coughs and colds, tears and smears....
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon – MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GCCareerDvpt
Deciding on a specialty to train in is such an exciting milestone, and getting onto the training program is even more exciting. The adrenaline and rush of finally achieving what you have set out to do is...
Written by Dr Ashe Coxon – MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, MClinEd, GCCareerDvpt
Many doctors feel uncertainty regarding their careers with research showing that 20% of fourth year postgraduate (PGY) doctors were still undecided on a career pathway 1 and less than 50% of PGY 3 doctors...
Career season’ in the medical world is commonly from April to August, which means a lot of career planning, refreshing of CVs, interview preparation, many nervous doctors and a lot of career indecision!
The medical training system can be complicated, very complex, very competitive, and many...
