Moving into private practice and getting started in research, with Tom Peers-Barlow – New Grad Series Part 11

Physio Foundations

This week I had a conversation with new graduate physiotherapist Tom Peers-Barlow about his experiences moving from the public sector into private practice. We discussed ways you can get involved in research as a new graduate practitioner and strategies for managing feelings of nervousness when you first start working as a health professional. Tom shared his tips for how to set yourself up with good habits for lifelong learning and getting the most out of your clinical career. Thanks Tom for a great conversation.

In this episode:

• 0:00 About this episode and welcome Tom
• 2:10 Tom’s background and interests
• 5:15 How did you feel when you first started in private practice?
• 8:20 How did hospital work and university help prepare you for private practice?
• 10:45 Adapting to stress – the positive aspects of stress
• 12:10 Transitioning from university to working life
• 16:50 Strategies for when you are feeling overwhelmed
• 19:50 Simulated clinical work at university – making mistakes in a safe environment as a way of learning and prompting discussion
• 22:20 Tips for students – get as much exposure to your areas of interest as possible and use all the learning resources
• 25:26 Strategies for managing distractions and staying focused
• 31:30 What is it like learning as a professional vs learning as a student?
• 34:00 How do you get started in research as a new grad? Developing special interest areas
• 42:30 Thinking about formal research training, masters and PhD
• 50:05 Final thoughts: If you don’t understand something, look it up. Stay curious.

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