Caitlin Hetherington

Passionate about pursuing a career in general practice with a focus on geriatrics, women's health, and preventative medicine. Eager to expand knowledge in other practice areas to benefit personally and professionally. Committed to medical education, dedicated to self-improvement, and creating a positive learning environment. Enthusiastic about furthering skills and expertise in the field while balancing family and personal interests.

• AHPRA - Medical MED0002555749, up to date with relevant requirements to practice including basic life support and professional development hours.
• AHPRA - Physiotherapy PHY0001794148

• Prevocational Education Committee The Prince Charles Hospital
• Junior Doctor Advisory Committee The Prince Charles Hospital
• Wilderness Medicine Student Society (WMSS) President Communication with a committee of 12 members. Organisation and supervision of both day and overnight events throughout Victoria, considering safety and education of attendees.
• Wilderness Medicine Students Society President (2021). Executive Committee Member – Academics Officer (2020) General Committee Member (2019).
• Sports and Exercise Medicine Students Australia (SEMSA) Victorian Subcommittee Organisation of educational event on Fatigue in Sport by Dr Suzanna Russell.
• MD Student Conference Surgical Workshop Subcommittee Surgical workshop including suturing facilitated in a challenging environment via an online platform due to COVID 19 pandemic.
• MD Student Conference Academic Subcommittee First Nations Health day.

• Clinical supervision of physiotherapy and medical students Provision of direct clinical supervision in formal settings. Liaising with university in regards to concerns of safety.
• The University of Queensland Resident Medical Officer - The Prince Charles Hospital Provided wellbeing and support to the University of Queensland students through formal and informal education. Produced and developed original teaching material, taught across multiple year levels. Assisted with a variety of workshops including ‘suturing and surgical tubes’ and simulation scenarios.

• Academic Registrar Education Day Presented by the University of Queensland
• Professional Certificate of Women’s Health HealthCert Education
• Medical Mindfulness 101 Armchair Medical - An online CPD activity for medical professionals
• Melanoma - Spot it, Manage it Icon Cancer Centre, online via Praxhub
• Safe Communication by Gwandalan Gwandalan palliative care, cultural safety module
• Healthed Medical Update 2024 The one-day educational seminar for GPs
• Lunch and Learn: Assessing the unwell child with the Paediatric Assessment Triangle Medcast Education
• Introduction to wound care Presented by praxhub and interplast
• Musculoskeletal Teaching and Learning in General Practice University of Queensland GP Clinical Unit
• Advanced Life Support 2 Course Accredited by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
• AOA Orthopaedic Women’s Link event Through the looking glass: a glimpse into a career in orthopaedics for women workshop .
• The 13th National Rural Health Conference 4 day conference in Darwin.

• PGY2+ Formal Education Program Teach the teacher - interactive session
• Contribution to grand rounds presentation by UQ North Learning Community
• Brief overview of the UQ RMO role to the hospital grand rounds
• COVID in the immunosuppressed patients Infectious Disease Department Journal Club
• An update and overview on Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiology Unit weekly education
• Helmet Use Trends and Incidence of Head Injuries at Mt Hotham Resort: 1999-2017 Melbourne University MD Research Project supervised by Dr Anton Lambers, presented to A/Prof Andrew Bucknill.
• Presentation at MICRRH (Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health) Rural and Remote Conference - “Rural training pathway for allied health” Oral presentation to an audience of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.

• Female 1st Place Runner Maroondah Dam 10km trail run (2021)
• Dean's Commendations for High Achievement Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2009, 2011, 2012)