Career steps
- Think about yourself
- Know all the options and realities
- Make a considered choice
- Make it happen for you
What if I have made a mistake?
- It's not the end of the world
- Knowledge and experience are never wasted
- Seek some advice about your options
Be aware of these stresses
- Long hours and fatigue
- Exposure to traumatic events
- Bullying and interpersonal issues
- Conflicts with colleagues
- Exam stress
- Work-life balance
- Health issues
Above all else look after yourself
- Make sleep a priority
- Schedule down time and social events
- Develop a support network
- Appropriate exercise
- Be careful with alcohol and other drugs
- Have your own regular GP
- Seek help if you need it
- Look out for your colleagues
Where to go for assistance
- Doctors Health Advisory Service in every State/Territory
- State Prevocational bodies - various websites and networks concerning JMO health and wellbeing (e.g. jmohealth.org.au)
- Beyond Blue (beyondblue.org.au)
- State Medical Benevolent Associations
- AMA (for members)
