Medi-Nav Orientation Resource v6, 2024

3.3 Medical education HHSs employ medical practitioners and medical education professionals who facilitate the ongoing education and training of junior doctors, as required by the Australian Medical Council and Medical Board of Australia. These professionals are known as Directors of Clinical Training (DCTs) and Medical Education Officers (MEOs). Medical education staff also play a pivotal role as advocates for junior doctors. There are valuable learning opportunities available to medical practitioners within each HHS, which may include: + intern/RMO education sessions + grand rounds with senior medical staff + ward, department or unit meetings + clinical review sessions + mortality and morbidity audits + journal clubs and study groups + radiology or pathology demonstrations + clinical skills sessions Online interactive learning environments (eLearning) is accessible by medical practitioners across Queensland Health for training and education. Examples include: iLearn (online delivery of mandatory and professional development training for Queensland Health staff) : https://ilearn.health.qld.gov.au/d2l/login INSIGHT : specialist providers of alcohol and other drug training, education, clinical resources and practice advice for workers and services https://insight.qld.edu.au/ There are many important skills to develop as a doctor in training and your supervisor can assist with your learning. The skills you may be expected to learn should be identified and form part of your learning objectives at the start of each work rotation. A selection of these skills includes: + presenting – ward rounds, consultations, x-ray meetings + handover skills + when and how to ask for help + gaining a patient’s consent + discharge summaries + time and stress management + communicating with registrars and consultants + awareness of self-limitations + self-assessment – giving and receiving feedback + medication charts + family meetings, speaking appropriately to relatives + documentation + communicating with nursing and allied health staff