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Training doesn’t have to be fulltime: conversations about pursuing other interests while completing your training

Training doesn’t have to be fulltime: conversations about pursuing other interests while completing your training

Summary:
After years of studying and interning full time, doctors often find it daunting to step away from traditional training pathways to pursue other passions. We hear from many of you that finding an even balance between work and life is becoming increasing important. In this series Rocky Ruperto, a lawyer from Avant, talks with Avant members about their choice to follow non-traditional career pathways, which ultimately has enabled them to focus on other goals and interests. They offer some great insights.

Early career doctorPodcastsWorkplace & employment
27 / 10 / 2021

Dr Jemma Hogan is a dual Paediatric and Medical Admin trainee and she talks about what led her to take on the dual specialties.


Dr Joshua Case works in emergency departments while building his own tech start-up company.


Dr Eleni Harman is a GP registrar who is juggling training with raising a young family.


Dr Benjamin Vialle is a Psychiatric trainee who has done various other roles while undertaking his training, including being a Medical Advisor at Avant.