Professional Development

We offer excellent professional mentoring, exam preparation and support for those unforeseen life events.

Prior to staring your training at the South West Network, all trainees will have access to a BPT transition program that is run by the current trainees at St Vincent’s. This program runs through the basics of “how to be a medical registrar”. It also gives the future trainees opportunities to ask questions about night shifts, stroke calls and “what to do if/when…”.

All trainees will be paired up with a mentor for support and advice. Every year, we run a career information night where we invite guest speakers to talk about their career path and experiences in medicine. We cover topics ranging from salary, “how do I survive on a PhD salary” to career “blunders” and babies!

We run a “building your portfolio workshop” where Dr Nada Hamad (haematologist) runs through the best way to highlight your achievements, how to prepare for an AT/consultant style interview and things to think about when planning your career.