SUPPORT FOR RECENT GRADUATES

The ASO welcomed to the profession the Class of 2022 and acknowledged their hard work and dedication during one of the most stressful and unpredictable couple of years.

Mentoring Program

The ASO’s Mentoring Program for recent graduates was re-introduced in October 2022 after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19. We had an overwhelming response with 31 mentors and 22 mentees applying for the program, and 22 pairs matched based on personal preferences. This one-on-one style program not only helps recent graduates build their confidence and teaches them more about the industry, it is also an opportunity for mentors to develop their leadership skills. The feedback from mentees and mentors after the initial introduction was overwhelmingly positive. The program will run for 12 months until October 2023.

“I’ve caught up with my mentor and it is going well. We have another upcoming meeting in a month for follow up and further discussion. With regards to the program, as a mentee, it is an amazing opportunity to connect and network with fellow orthodontist and really reinforces the collegiality.”

Mentee feedback

December 2022

Recent Graduates Committee Report

The Recent Graduate Committee Chair was passed from Dr Benlee Yap to Dr Shaun Goh (South Australia) in 2022. A dinner event was hosted for the SA recent graduates at Apoteca (Adelaide) on 10 December, 2022. In attendance were recent graduates Drs Celine Chan, Sven Jensen, Prash Sooriakumaran, Myatt Thin and Shaun Goh. Adelaide University orthodontic postgraduates Drs Zi Lim and Ting-han Lin were also in attendance. Recent graduates are looking forward to resuming their attendance to in-person national and international conferences in the years ahead. The Committee looks forward to meeting again at the end of 2023.