AMA SA Speed Mentoring & Finance for Doctors in Training

Wine, drinks and light dinner provided.

Join us for an engaging and dynamic speed mentoring evening designed specifically for final year med students, interns and junior doctors (DiTs).

This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to connect with experienced senior medical mentors as you rotate your way through short, focused mentoring sessions.

You'll have the chance to learn more about working in the medical profession and gain insights from key AMA mentors. These seasoned professionals will share their experiences and provide guidance on navigating your medical career, helping you to make informed decisions about your future.

In addition, expert financial advisors from Hood Sweeney will be on hand to provide guidance on budgeting, tax, and other financial strategies tailored to the needs of junior doctors. Take away practical financial tips aimed at maximising your income and managing your finances effectively.

Don't miss this chance to connect and grow your professional network, improve your financial literacy, and gain valuable career insights all in one event!

Register now to secure your spot!

Your Experts

Dr Louis Papilion provides anaesthetic services across all metropolitan private hospitals and has a particular clinical interest in anaesthesia for upper gastrointestinal procedures, including bariatric surgery. He worked as a Staff Specialist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital until 2023, when he transitioned to full-time private practice with Stace Anaesthetists.

He is the current AMA SA Vice President but joined the AMA SA Council in 2022 to contribute to advocacy efforts aimed at improving working conditions and wellbeing for doctors, as well as to support reforms that enhance the delivery of care within both the public and private healthcare sectors.

Dr George Balalis has advanced skills in laparoscopic primary and revision weight loss surgeries, as well as complex hiatus hernia repairs and reflux surgery.

George has been the recipient of three prestigious scholarship grants from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He pursued further formal surgical training in Brisbane, Melbourne, The United Kingdom and the Netherlands. George publishes peer-reviewed journals and lectures at the University of Adelaide. He actively participates in industry bodies, ensuring his skills and private practice (Morphē) evolve to reflect the latest international standards and industry insights.

Associate Professor Melanie Turner is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Deputy Chief Psychiatrist in South Australia. Mel has worked in both public and private practice. Her research interests led her to completing a PhD at the University of Adelaide in perinatal psychiatry which increased her interest in teaching and service improvement.

In 2015, Mel began her Practitioner Member role on the South Australian Board of the Medical Board of Australia and currently works on their notification and registration committees. Mel is the Deputy Chief Psychiatrist for Inspections and Investigations for the SA Office of the Chief Psychiatrist. In 2022, Mel was appointed the inaugural presiding member of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board of South Australia.

Fernanda Schettini is a Senior Accountant in the Health team at Hood Sweeney, where she provides accounting and business advisory services to a wide range of healthcare clients. She supports medical professionals with practical financial solutions, including tax compliance, business structuring, and strategic planning tailored to the unique needs of the health sector.

Fernanda is known for her detail-oriented approach and commitment to delivering clear, actionable advice that helps clients manage their financial responsibilities with confidence and clarity.

Edmund Chen is a Provisional Financial Planner at Hood Sweeney, specialising in life insurance solutions for health professionals, including doctors in training. He understands the unique financial journey of medical practitioners—from early career through to private practice—and provides tailored advice to help safeguard their income, lifestyle, and future.

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