FPM Webinar series: Beyond the clinic

In partnership with leading industry advisors, we’ll dive into topics that go beyond traditional clinical training – covering everything from financial planning and legal insights to practice management, personal insurance, and recruitment strategies in private practice.

Whether you're early in your specialist pain medicine career or looking to refine your professional approach, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, knowledge, and capability in areas that matter most beyond the clinic.

Session 1: Welcome to private practice

This session is designed for fellows looking to start private practice. Topics include: 

Accounting and structures in private practice

• Structures in private practice.
• GST and income tax.    
• Company and trusts. 
• Record-keeping.

Financial planning and wealth creation

• Wealth creation strategies and structures.
• Optimising personal cashflow management and banking.    
• Risk management and asset protection.
• Personal insurances. 
• End game – what are we working towards and why? 

Legal considerations and strategies

• Will and estate planning.
• Service agreements and contracts.

HR in private practice: What new practice owners get wrong (and how to get it right)

• The must-know rules when hiring staff (casual, part-time, and full-time).
• Common HR and compliance mistakes that lead to disputes and Fair Work claims.
• Building a workplace culture that protects you and retains your team from Day One.

Our guest speakers include experts from William Buck, Avant and HR in Health, as well as fellows of the faculty who will share their own unique experience. 

For our New Zealand colleagues:

Please note that due to differences in legal and regulatory frameworks, the guidance provided in this session will be specific to Australia. However, we trust the overarching concepts will be of value. Should you require tailored advice, William Buck are pleased to offer a complimentary session with their New Zealand team. 

CPD: Category 2: Knowledge and Skills – Learning Sessions

The next sessions: 

Session 2: Optimising your financial affairs as an experienced physician (28 July).

Session 3: Starting a group private practice with colleagues (2 September).

Contact us for more information.