Many opportunities to perform audits, posters or presentations would arise this year, and it would be good to try and do some in our fields of interest. FY1 is a good time to do it because we are more likely to come across diverse cases and projects as part of the job.
We should also look to gain teaching experience during the year, and this could be in the form of bedside teaching with medical students, or organising OSCE practice sessions. As recent graduates, we know what medical students want to be taught and our role in teaching medical students should not be underestimated.
Do look out for courses within your field of interest to increase your knowledge in the area or to develop your career-related skills. For example, surgical skills course for those interested in surgery.
During the course of the year, opportunities will arise either at work or via external courses, to learn various skills and procedures which can be recorded in the e-portfolio as part of DOPS or the logbook. It is important to look out and learn procedures which can provide an applicant with a competitive edge. For example, different suture techniques for surgery and CVP line insertions for anaesthetics.