Transforming Medical Training: A System-Wide Approach to Enhancing Doctor Well-Being

Dr. Emma Hodge, the Medical Education and Wellbeing Registrar at Bundaberg Hospital, shares her pioneering role in supporting doctors’ well-being through systemic changes. With a passion for healthcare optimisation, Emma’s role focuses on improving healthcare systems to reduce stress and burnout among medical professionals. Emma discusses the initiatives implemented to support junior doctors, such as enhanced training, better rostering, and career support, which have significantly reduced burnout rates. Emma's work highlights the importance of a holistic approach to well-being, where healthcare organisations actively create supportive environments for their staff.