2019

Introduction to the 'Unwritten Curriculum'

There is a need not only for learning and education in clinical subjects, but there is also an ‘unwritten’ medical curriculum which involves practical skills in how to get your next post, whether that be from intern to resident, or AT to consultant. At each step medical recruiters are looking for similar attributes, and evidence of similar things.
This seminar series concentrates on the ‘Unwritten Curriculum’, and includes information on how to plan a career, build a CV and get your next post. The aim is that the information is generic enough to be useful to any trainee at any level of training.

Block 1: Building a CV

Session 1: What makes a good medical CV and how to build one
FirstFrame Associate Professor Chris Grainge
Staff Specialist, Respiratory and General Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
DPET, John Hunter Hospital
Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle
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Resources Example CV 1 (Redacted) Example CV 2 (Redacted) Example CV 2 (Redacted)
Session 2: Build your CV - Translational Research how and why
FirstFrame Dr Peter Pockney
Colorectal and General Surgeon, John Hunter Hospital &
Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle
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FirstFrame Professor Neil Spratt
Director, Acute Stroke Service, John Hunter Hospital
Senior Staff Specialist Neurologist, John Hunter Hospital
   
   
FirstFrame Dr Emily Dunn
Respiratory Advanced Trainee, John Hunter Hospital
Session 3: Build your CV - Mentoring, teaching and training
FirstFrame Dr Kassandra McGregor
Resident, John Hunter Hospital
Now SRMO, Sydney Children's Hospital
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FirstFrame Dr Liz Hesketh
Staff Specialist, Paediatric Oncology, John Hunter Children's Hospital
Conjoint Lecturer, University of Newcastle
   
   
FirstFrame Dr James Lynam
Staff Specialist, Medical Oncology, Calvary Mater Hospital
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle

Block 2: Applying for jobs

Session 1: Approaching medical interviews
FirstFrame Associate Professor Chris Grainge
Staff Specialist, Respiratory and General Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
DPET, John Hunter Hospital
Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle
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Resources How to prepare for behavioural-based job interviews Medical interview tips from an experienced interviewer Interview questions
Session 2: Job applications and CV preparation
FirstFrame Associate Professor Chris Grainge
Staff Specialist, Respiratory and General Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
DPET, John Hunter Hospital
Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle
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