The Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Committee provides a forum for cardiology advanced trainees to discuss issues relevant to training and career development and to identify opportunities to enhance training.
The 2023-24 CSANZ Fellows-in-Training Committee, is currently chaired by Dr Naomi Wattchow. Thank you Naomi and to all our 2023 Committee Members:
- Dr Alex Binnie and Dr Naomi Wattchow (SA)
- Dr Kate Kearney and Dr Seshi Ratwatte (NSW)*
- Dr Louise Segan and Dr Jessica Yao (VIC)
- Dr Lauren Guidicatti, Dr Stephanie Sargent and Dr Jonathan Sen (QLD)
- Dr Aindreas Dorai Raj and Dr Nestor Gahungu (WA)
- Dr Vindhya Wilson (NZ)*
- Dr Natalie Soszyn (Paediatrics representative)
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* We are looking for keen advanced trainees to join our Fellows-in-Training Committee in 2024 from NSW, Tas and NZ – this is a great opportunity to network and be a part of organising our educational program. Please email your expression of interest to us at [email protected]
The FIT Committee comprises current cardiology advanced trainees and recently admitted Fellows in Cardiology, with at least one Advanced Trainee representative from each Australian state and one from New Zealand and a paediatrics representative. The committee works in close collaboration with the Cardiology Advanced Training Committee (ATC) and the CSANZ Education Committee and ultimately reports to the CSANZ Board. The Chair (elected by the FIT Committee members) is appointed for a minimum term of 2 years, with the option for reappointment every 2 years for a maximum term of 6 years. The appointment period for Committee membership follows a similar format.
The Committee meets quarterly and holds an in-person Fellows-in-Training Symposium the day prior to the start of the scientific sessions at the CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting.
Amongst other priorities, the committee aims to develop initiatives and manage regular communications with FITs using a variety of channels to support, educate, inform and inspire FITs in their professional careers. One highly successful initiative has been the CSANZ Heart School Webinar Series. This series was first produced in 2022 to support Advanced Trainees, Basic Physician Trainees and medical students with their professional development; and to continue to improve practice. Whilst aimed at trainees, we feel sure that all early career members will find the webinars of great interest. The popular webinar series has over 20 sessions covering various themes and will continue in 2024.
To view 2022 and 2023 recorded sessions click on the link here https://cmsuat.csanz.edu.au/education/#heart-school (CSANZ member login required)
Watch out for upcoming 2024 Scientific Meetings that offer CSANZ Fellows-in-Training members an opportunity to register for free at their meeting – (they have a limited capacity to give away for free, and are given on a first in, first served basis). Links to these meetings will be sent out to members in the fortnightly CSANZ eNews and details can be found on the members’ website csanz.edu.au/education (CSANZ member login required).