NSW health management interns in the news NSW interns from the ACHSM Health Management Internship Program made headlines in recent months June 10, 2022 By ACHSM Admin COVID-19, internship, networking, nsw, parenting 0 0 Comment Read More »
A Jack of all Trades, working to become an expert at something! (Chloe Tadorian) Chloe Tadorian muses on the end of her HMIP journey and reflects on the future January 10, 2021 By Oscar Chaffey career, challenges, internship, nsw, transition 0 0 Comment Read More »
Juggling motherhood, a new career and a Masters (Grainne Ducat) By Grainne Ducat. Today marks one year since I officially hung up my navy uniform and entered into the corporate side of health, and I reflect on the opportunities, challenges and successes of the past year. January 31, 2020 By ACHSM Admin career, challenges, internship, manager, nsw, opportunities, parenting, university 0 0 Comment Read More »
The fancy office in the BIG smoke (Rachael Stephen) By Rachael Stephen. It has now been one year since I committed to change things up from my physiotherapy career and, reflecting back over the past 12 months, I feel extremely grateful for the support I have received from my husband, family, friends, supervisors, colleagues and of course, my fellow interns. September 3, 2019 By ACHSM Admin challenges, internship, nsw, transition 0 0 Comment Read More »
Reflecting on six months of the Health Management Internship Program (Peta Andreone) By Peta Andreone. Applying for the Health Management Internship Program was a leap of faith I made because I am passionate about a career that contributes to improving community wellbeing. The health sector provides the opportunity to contribute directly or indirectly and you don’t have to be a clinician to add value. July 30, 2019 By ACHSM Admin challenges, clinician, General, internship, manager, nsw, opportunities, university 0 0 Comment Read More »
Transitioning from Clinician to (aspiring) Health Manager (Chad Leeuwenburgh) As a clinician, things are to a degree ordered and linear – there is cause and effect - disease A causes symptom B – Intervention C treats symptom B and cures disease A. I found in this new world of management, things are more complex and ambiguous – everything is connected and everything has consequences. It took me a while to truly understand that we never really have all the information and our best judgement is the best we can do. July 26, 2019 By ACHSM Admin challenges, clinician, growth, internship, manager, nsw, opportunities, transition 0 0 Comment Read More »
In the eyes of an Intern - Life outside law school Edward Valenta, a first-year Health Management Intern in New South Wales, reflects on the insights that the program has offered him and explains why everyone should think about joining the HMIP. April 18, 2018 By Oscar Chaffey Law, nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Driving continuous improvement and effective financial management James Comerford, a 2nd year HMIP Intern in NSW, shares his impression of the Emerging Health Leaders event which was held on the 23rd of February, 2018 April 8, 2018 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Lessons learnt along the way Into her second year of the health management internship program, Katie Lau reflects on the year that was and the lessons that she has learnt along the way. March 23, 2018 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
My first year as a HMIP Intern Lea Sugay, a commencing 2nd year HMIP Intern in NSW, recounts her placement and project experience during the 1st year of the program. February 11, 2018 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Reflection: A Year at Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network Jess Harris reflects on her first-year placement at Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network. January 18, 2017 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Herd Immunity - Why you probably won't get measles in Australia Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz discusses the nature of Herd Immunity in Australia December 11, 2016 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
A Day in the Life of Jith Perera, 1st Year Intern Follow the daily routine of a 1st year Management Intern in NSW. September 29, 2015 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Seven Sins of Leadership I have recently had an opportunity to view some of the ACHSM webcasts. For those who haven’t, there is a comprehensive database available. Author: Ben Ferry August 3, 2015 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Profile: Jessica Drysdale, NSW Management Intern Before applying for the program, I completed my Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, and my separate Masters in Physiotherapy and Health Policy. Author: Jessica Drysdale July 20, 2015 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Interview with Dr Elizabeth West Excerpts of an interview with Dr Elizabeth West, who is completing her traineeship through the RACMA, including a Masters of Health Management at UNSW. May 27, 2015 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
2015 NSW Health Management Internship Program Orientation Audrey Lazaris recounts the NSW HMIP Orientation day March 2, 2015 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
What healthcare can learn from other industries Edmund Ng analyses ways that the health industry can take inspiration from others to allow further improvement and growth January 29, 2015 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to manage stress at work 2nd year health management trainee Jacqueline Kozman imparts crucial tips on how to manage stress in the workplace. December 12, 2014 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Healthy Living by DOING different things Keerthana Urmise, a 2nd year trainee, on the necessary elements for healthy living, both physically and mentally. July 31, 2014 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ageism? The challenge of being a young manager Edmund Ng on overcoming the prominent age-related scepticism and criticism of managers in the corporate environment. July 15, 2014 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
Freedom is 5pm – A tour of Silverwater Correctional Facility When working in the office, there are always moments when I look at the blue sky and ardently wish for liberation from my cubicle. Now that I work at the Long Bay Correctional Complex, I look outside to see inmates walking in circles on the prison yard. May 23, 2014 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »
New experiences In March 2014, I was lucky enough to shadow a leading Anaesthetist for a day in theatres to experience the front line. Author: Michaela Cashman May 22, 2014 By Oscar Chaffey nsw 0 0 Comment Read More »