ACRRM Life Hacks

Join Dr Emily Moody as she talks with Dr Angela Stratton and Dr Lisa White about consultation skills and dealing with difficult situations. They will share their experiences as rural generalists and provide insights into how you can improve your own practice. The conversation will cover topics such as difficult consultations, consultation styles, communication, and patient centered care. 

In the second part of this podcast, Dr Emily Moody interviews Carolyn Becker and Deb Robins, who have extensive experience as advocates and consumers of health services in rural and remote Australia. Carolyn and Deb share personal stories of rural generalists that have made a difference in their lives. They offer insights into how doctors can become patient centred in their care and tips on how to become a part of community. Deb and Carly mention several organisations in the interview. Links to these can be found here: Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation: SOS Are You Bogged Mate? Supporting Aussie Farmers & Their Communities - Drought Angels Home - Rural Aid - Supporting Rural Communities

In the first part of a 2 part podcast, Dr Emily Moody interviews Carolyn Becker and Deb Robins,  who have extensive experience as advocates and consumers of health services in rural and remote Australia. They share their own stories and challenge rural generalists to have a holistic view of their patients and take the time to get to know everyone's unique circumstances. In this insightful interview, we hear from the other side of the consultation  desk - the consumers. 

Rural Generalists are such an important part of any rural and remote community. It is a challenging role that will give you fulfillment, both personally and professionally. In part 2 of this podcast, Dr Emily Moody continues with her interview of Anne Chater and Sandra Corfield. Emily, Anne and Sandra highlight the wonderful opportunities that exist in rural medicine. A sense of belonging, being part of community, professional growth and clinical courage are all explored in this fascinating interview. Emily, Anne and Sandra also discuss what a rich environment a rural community is for families, couples and singles.

In this edition, Dr Emily Moody interviews:  Anne Chater, who established Theodore Medical with her husband Prof Alan Bruce Chater in 1981, and is currently the Operations and Finance Manager of the practice. Anne talks about the incredible opportunities available in rural Practice and how to integrate both yourself and your family into a community.  Sandra Corfield, who has been the CEO of the Central Queensland Rural Division of General Practice and then Rural Health Management Services, which works to support members, develop primary care infrastructure and currently manages fourteen general practices. Sandra has been described as having an encyclopaedic knowledge of rural and remote Queensland matters especially, and Queensland health matters generally.  Sandra shares motivating stories about the incredible value the rural GP’s add to the fabric of communities.   Both these ladies have inspirational stories and anyone looking to work in rural or remote communities should listen in. As Anne says "I want to do it all again!"

In our latest Life Hacks podcast, Dr Emily Moody talks with Dr Coralie Endean (National Lead Medical Educator - Supervisor Support) to discuss the importance of a supervisor in the fellowship program. Coralie discusses the way supervisors guided her in her early career and how registrars can make the most of their supervisors while on the road to fellowship. Emily and Coralie encourage you to make the most of the opportunity you have available with your supervisor. 

In this podcast, Dr Emily Moody talks to Dr Greg Gladman, ACRRM's Director of Training, and discusses the pathway to a rural generalist fellowship at ACRRM. He talks about his own journey and highlights the exciting opportunities and careers that wait for new rural generalist fellows. 

This is the second podcast with Dr Emily Moody and Dr Trevor Burchall. This podcast talks about the signs of burnout and what you can do as a rural generalist to ensure that you do not experience this in your career.  References: Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Black Dog Institute https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Dancing With The Black Dog https://www.dancingwiththeblackdog.com/ MIGA https://www.miga.com.au/education/doctors-health Members experiencing workplace, training, exam, or other stresses or issues impacting your personal wellbeing can call ACRRM's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free. Call 1800 818 728 to receive immediate and confidential phone counselling support 24/7 in Australia and overseas. Wellbeing (acrrm.org.au) ACRRM RG Foundation Skills: Self-care and wellbeing: Event details - ACRRM

In this podcast, Dr Emily Moody interviews Dr Trevor Burchall and discusses the importance of self-care and mental health. They share personal experiences and offer advice and strategies to enable you to be aware of your own mental health. References: Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Black Dog Institute https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Dancing With The Black Dog https://www.dancingwiththeblackdog.com/ MIGA https://www.miga.com.au/education/doctors-health Members experiencing workplace, training, exam, or other stresses or issues impacting your personal wellbeing can call ACRRM's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free. Call 1800 818 728 to receive immediate and confidential phone counselling support 24/7 in Australia and overseas. Wellbeing (acrrm.org.au) ACRRM RG Foundation Skills: Self-care and wellbeing: Event details - ACRRM

Dr James Fraser is an ACRRM Fellow with specific expertise in emergency medicine and medical education. Prior to the completion of his Fellowship, James had 25 years of emergency medicine experience, including as an Emergency Department Director. James has also held senior academic positions in Australian University medical programs and has been a team member for AMC medical school accreditations. In this podcast, Dr Fraser explains the role of assessment in your fellowship pathway. He discusses the different assessment modalities and offers insights into how to best prepare for and complete these assessments. Do assessments make you nervous? Are you not entirely sure what they are all about?   References: Introduction to CBD Assessment Introduction to StAMPS Assessment Introduction to MCQ Assessment ACRRM Fellowship Assessment Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and may not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.