The Hospital Hustle: Preparing for Your Internship

Starting internship can feel exciting, daunting and everything in between. The Hospital Hustle is here to help you feel more confident, supported, and ready for the transition.

This interactive evening will explore the realities of life as an intern, with practical advice, honest insights, and thoughtful discussion about the unique challenges faced by women and non-binary people in medicine all in a supportive, inclusive space.

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Speakers: 

• Dr Michelle Li – PGY2, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
  Focus on education, wellbeing, and advocacy; designing junior doctor support programs.
• Dr Isabelle Zupan – PGY3, Eastern Health
  Passionate about education and advocacy; commencing anaesthesia training in 2026.
• Dr Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bartetzko – PGY2, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
  Aspiring surgeon; active in research, sustainability initiatives, and teaching.
• Dr Grace Woollard – PGY2, Western Health
  Future anatomical pathologist; passionate about education, gender equality, and lab-to-bedside medicine.
• Dr Anusha Maheshwari – Intern, Royal Melbourne Hospital
  MPH candidate; aspiring O&G doctor with interests in gender equity and diverse health outcomes.
• Dr Elisha Purcell – Intern, Royal Melbourne Hospital
  Interested in plastic and reconstructive surgery; committed to research and improving care for underprivileged populations.
• Dr Devangna Tangri – Intern, Alfred Health
  Exploring ophthalmology and surgery; enthusiastic about advocacy and wellbeing.
• Dr Mariana Dragas – Intern, Alfred Hospital
  Starting BPT in 2026 with a cardiology focus; active in education, research, and advocacy through VMWS and ARDS.
• Dr Mian Ng – Resident, Monash Health
  Experienced job sharer moving into general practice; advocate for flexible training pathways.
• Dr Akanksha Mahajan – Intern, Monash Health
  Starting BPT in 2026, with an interest in gastroenterology and cardiology

Event Details:

Friday 17 October 2025
6:00 – 8:00 PM AEDT
Royal Melbourne Hospital + Zoom

Pricing:

Students – FREE for VMWS members; $10 for non-members

Doctors – $10 for VMWS members; $20 for non-members

Zoom attendance only – FREE for VMWS student members; otherwise $5 for all other member types.

It is FREE for students to sign up to be a VMWS member! Sign up here and wait for your membership to be approved for access to membership pricing: https://vic.afmw.org.au/join-now/

Members can find the link to exclusive membership pricing within the Member Portal.