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How to Study & Network Effectively, Explore Alternative Pathways in Physiotherapy, and Build Transferable Skills – with Ellen Ball | New Grad Series Part 13
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Ellen Ball is a physiotherapist and Monash University Physiotherapy graduate who is currently completing a master’s degree in public health. In this conversation, Ellen and I discuss the study habits that helped her become a highly successful student, how to network effectively, and alternative career pathways after graduation.
Thanks Ellen for a great conversation. Use the timestamps below to jump to relevant sections.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Ellen
1:50 Ellen’s foundations
4:20 How do you find and stay in touch with mentors?
6:05 How do you get your foot in the door in education and research?
7:38 What skills did you learn in the physiotherapy course that you now use in the workforce?
9:45 The most important foundational knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist
11:55 Developing interpersonal skills as a student and a new grad
14:10 Managing distractions in the era of TikTok and smartphones
15:25 What is public health?
18:55 Advanced study skills for postgraduate training
21:20 Prioritisation is a skill
25:50 What advice would you give to your younger self?
31:00 Improving health outcomes through public health rather than individual physiotherapy care
32:22 Final thoughts – ride the wave and be kind to yourself
Stay connected:
- Read more at Perraton.Physio or the Perraton Physio LinkedIn page.
- Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerratonPhysio
- Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and Linked In.
This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.
90 episodes
Manage episode 472141057 series 3300212
Ellen Ball is a physiotherapist and Monash University Physiotherapy graduate who is currently completing a master’s degree in public health. In this conversation, Ellen and I discuss the study habits that helped her become a highly successful student, how to network effectively, and alternative career pathways after graduation.
Thanks Ellen for a great conversation. Use the timestamps below to jump to relevant sections.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Ellen
1:50 Ellen’s foundations
4:20 How do you find and stay in touch with mentors?
6:05 How do you get your foot in the door in education and research?
7:38 What skills did you learn in the physiotherapy course that you now use in the workforce?
9:45 The most important foundational knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist
11:55 Developing interpersonal skills as a student and a new grad
14:10 Managing distractions in the era of TikTok and smartphones
15:25 What is public health?
18:55 Advanced study skills for postgraduate training
21:20 Prioritisation is a skill
25:50 What advice would you give to your younger self?
31:00 Improving health outcomes through public health rather than individual physiotherapy care
32:22 Final thoughts – ride the wave and be kind to yourself
Stay connected:
- Read more at Perraton.Physio or the Perraton Physio LinkedIn page.
- Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerratonPhysio
- Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and Linked In.
This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.
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