The Medical Journal of Australia
Episode 557: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 16: where a career as a doctor can take you, with Dr Anna Samecki
May 12, 2024
Dr. Anna Samecki shares her journey from GP to medical advisor, highlighting the balance between clinical and non-clinical roles for well-being. The podcast explores career transitions, recruitment challenges, and reflections on moving to the pharmaceutical industry. Practical advice is shared on upskilling, networking, and seizing new opportunities in medical careers.
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- Exploring non-clinical paths in medicine offers diverse career opportunities outside traditional clinical roles.
- Transitioning into non-clinical roles requires a mindset shift, adaptability, transferable skills, and a willingness to learn.
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Dr. Simecki's Journey from Clinical Practice to Non-Clinical Roles
Dr. Anna Simecki transitioned from a clinical role as a general practitioner into various non-clinical positions. Starting as a GP registrar pondering alternative career paths, she pursued an academic post involving teaching and research. Discovering her passion for education over research, she extended her teaching contract, creating a balance between clinical and non-clinical roles.
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