Emerging leader professional development program
Aim of the program
The aim of the Emerging Leader Program is to support the next generation of doctors - interns to senior registrars/fellows/junior consultants (PGY1-10) to transition effectively into their roles in different health services and other specialty and practice settings.
A key focus of the program is to support them to develop their leadership identity and a strong skill base for enacting leadership effectively in their everyday work, as well as providing a solid foundation for stepping up into leadership positions in the coming years.
Structure of the program
The program delivers 15 hours of leadership education facilitated by our leadership expert Dr Anna Clark.
The program is modular in design and is delivered in a group format over several sessions via both interactive webinars/tutorials and self-paced online learning, including video tutorieals, readings and reflective learning activities. The duration of the program ranges from 4 – 6 weeks.
We would encourage 100% attendance at all module sessions to maximise your learning; however, we realise this may not be possible for all of you due to work/personal commitments. Subsequently, we would accept 75% attendance to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. If you know this may be a problem, please advise and we can explore other options for you. Webinars will be recorded, and you can catch up on a missed session if required.
Emerging Leader Program participants can also choose to enrol in a four session individual coaching program with Anna Clark following the program. This one-on-one series of sessions allows participants to continue their work in a highly personalised way, with sessions tailored to support the specific development areas you are working on and challenges you may be facing. This program is offered at a reduced rate for program participants.
2023 Program dates
Intake 1 - 2024
- Module 1 & 2: Saturday 4 May 8.45am – 2.30pm
- Module 3: Tuesday 21 May, 6.30 pm – 8.45 pm
- Live Tutorial: Tuesday 28 May, 6.30 pm - 8 pm
- Module 4: Tuesday 11 June, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Intake 2 - 2023
- Module 1 and 2: Saturday 3 August, 8.45 am - 2.30 pm
- Live Tutorial: Tuesday 13 August, 6.30 pm - 8 pm
- Module 3 and 4: Saturday 24 August, 8.45 am - 2.30 pm
Limited places in each intake!
Booking and costs »
We love our members, we don’t exist without you, therefore we try to create value for you wherever we can. Hence, accessing the program is substantially discounted for you.
Please use the discount codes below on enrolment to access the member pricing that relates to you.
I am an AMA Victoria member (early bird) $900 + GST Valid for intake 1 until 15 March 2023 and intake 2 until 31 August 2023 |
60% discount on full price Use code: AMAVELPEB23 |
I am an AMA Victoria member $1125 + GST | 50% discount on full price Use code: AMAVICELP23 |
I am a doctor (AMA other state member - early bird) $1125 + GST Valid for intake 1 until 15 March 2023 and intake 2 until 31 August 2023 |
50% discount on full price Use code: AMAOSELPEB23 |
I am a doctor (AMA other state member) $1350 + GST | 40% discount on full price Use code: AMAOSELP23 |
I am a doctor (referred by referral partner) $1800 + GST | 20% discount on full price Code provided direct by referral partner (if you have any questions, please email us). |
I am a doctor (non-member) $2250 + GST | Not yet a member? Join AMA Victoria. |
Note: When booking, you will be directed to our secure learning management system, Go1. To enrol, you will need to first create an account and set up a login. It only takes a minute to complete.
Please enter discount code when finalising payment.
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To discuss the program or to find out more, please email careersadvisor@amavic.com.au.
If you are having problems enrolling, please email training@amavic.com.au.
Who should attend this program
The program is designed for interns to senior registrars/fellows/junior consultants (PGY1-10) who are looking to develop their leadership capabilities for current or future leadership roles. This program does not require you to be in a formal leadership role – but you aspire to develop and embed these skills as you progress.
Content covered in the program
- Who am I as a leader? Finding purpose, values and identity.
- How can I lead in my role currently? What skills do I need to do this?
- Effective leadership skills and practices for collaborative environments, including
- Developing strong self-awareness and self-knowledge
- Understanding others and making space for difference and inclusion
- Communication skills for interpersonal and team environments
- Establishing psychological safety, trust, and rapport in teams
- Leading effective meetings and discussions
- Giving and receiving effective feedback
- Navigating difficult professional conversations and conflict
- Building strong professional relationships and professional networks
- Identifying role models, mentors, and sponsors
- Leading and navigating change, and working effectively in constantly changing environments
- Understanding the importance of self-care and wellbeing and how to lead a sustainable career.
Testimonials
Program director
Dr Anna Clark (PhD) »
Leadership coach and educator

DR ANNA CLARK (PhD)
Leadership coach and educator
Anna has a PhD in social psychology from the University of Melbourne and works as a leadership development consultant and coach designing and delivering leadership development programs and coaching in Europe, Singapore, and Australia. Prior to working in leadership development, Anna held academic positions in psychology and organisational behaviour departments in the Netherlands, France, and Australia. She has over 12 years’ experience coaching a range of emerging, middle, and senior leaders from both private and public sector organisations, including health and education. Anna currently lives in Melbourne and works as a leadership development consultant and coach designing and delivering executive education programs and coaching for a range of organisations and individuals around Australia. Anna specialises in supporting individuals to find authentic, purposeful, and realistic development goals and to then create and enact nuanced personal action plans to support their work toward the behavioural change they desire in a practical and sustainable way.
In her work with AMA Victoria, Anna has joined the Professional Development and Careers team to provide leadership development programs and one-on-one coaching for Doctors at all stages of their careers. Professional coaching provides a safe and objective developmental space for doctors to work on the current issues and challenges that they face in their day-to-day work, as well as in their professional work system.
Anna also writes regularly for AMA Victoria, publishing on leadership topics highly relevant to the complex care and collaborative leadership required in healthcare settings.
Terms and conditions
Read AMA Victoria's Professional Development and Careers Service T&Cs here.