Dr Shafqat Inam
Dr Shafqat Inam is a passionate haematologist and bone marrow transplant physician based at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. With a strong focus on cutting-edge treatments, he’s deeply involved in both the clinical and research sides of novel immunotherapies, including the exciting frontier of CAR T-cell therapy. A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr Inam has proudly served as a registrar supervisor and has brought his expertise to numerous interview panels: from aspiring medical students to future registrar, helping shape the next generation of medical professionals.
Target Audience: Interns, Residents, and Registrars planning to begin Physician training or applying to Advanced Training with RACP.
Conflict of Interest: If you plan to apply for Basic Physician Training (BPT) at The Alfred Hospital, VIC.
Dr Andrew Nguyen
Dr. Andrew Nguyen is an accomplished Infectious Diseases Physician currently practicing at St. John of God Geraldton Hospital and the Clinic Nineteen Long COVID clinic. Alongside his clinical work, he is pursuing further public health training in Australia.
Dr. Nguyen serves as the Editor-in-Chief for Infectious Diseases at StatPearls Publishing, reaching a remarkable audience of over 300 million readers annually. Additionally, he holds an academic position as a Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland Rural Clinical School, where he contributes to the medical school admissions process as a multiple-mini-interviewer.
With a career spanning state health departments, academia, and non-governmental organizations across Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory, Dr. Nguyen has developed experience in recruitment in a wide range of settings. His international work includes contributions to the World Health Organization and developmental projects abroad. These diverse experiences have provided him with a deep understanding of the qualities—both in CVs and interviews—that recruiters value when selecting optimal candidates for various roles domestically and internationally.
Target Audience: Interns, Residents, and Registrars planning to begin Physician training, or applying for Advanced Training with RACP.
Conflict of Interest: None
Dr Vanessa Wong
Dr Vanessa Wong currently holds the position of Medical Clinical Superintendent and concurrently practices as a Respiratory and Sleep Physician at Westmead Hospital in New South Wales. In her capacity as Clinical Superintendent, she works in close collaboration with the Basic Physician Training (BPT) team, providing supervision to basic physician trainees and overseeing the organisation of their educational activities. She possesses considerable experience serving as an official panellist in the recruitment processes for both physician trainees and junior medical officers. Dr Wong has successfully mentored numerous trainees in the preparation of applications and interviews for entry into advanced specialist training programs and post-training fellowships, with particular emphasis in the field of Respiratory Medicine. Furthermore, she has been invited to speak at various physician career panels and informational forums at both state and national levels.
Target Audience: Target Audience: Interns, Residents, and Registrars planning to begin Physician training or applying to Advanced Training with RACP.
Conflict of Interest: If you intend to apply for Basic Physician training at Westmead Hospital, NSW.
Dr Yvonne Kearley
With an impressive 34 years of experience as a physician and intensivist, Dr Yvonne Kearley is a true powerhouse in the world of critical care. She is Director of ICU at St John of God (Casey, VIC) and has served as the director of Dandenong Hospital, within the Monash Health network, leading with vision and a relentless commitment to excellence. Her expertise in the field, combined with her passion for teaching, has inspired countless junior doctors and medical students. Whether delivering high-energy lectures or engaging in hands-on teaching, Dr. Kearley is dedicated to shaping the future of medicine.
A seasoned recruiter, Dr. Kearley has reviewed over 1000 CVs and conducted more than 1000 interviews, honing a remarkable ability to spot potential and help others shine. She is a master of the job application process, with insider knowledge on how to make your application stand out and land that dream role.
When she’s not leading in the medical world, Dr. Kearley is on the go! A devoted mother, she balances her career with an adventurous spirit. From skiing the world’s most breathtaking slopes to competing at a state level in basketball, swimming, and bushwalking, she embraces every challenge with enthusiasm. And as a globe-trotter, she’s always seeking her next adventure, collecting experiences that fuel her passion for life.
Target Audience: Interns, Residents, and Junior Registrars and Senior Registrars applying for or within Critical Care.
Conflict of Interest: None
Dr David Ku
Dr David Ku is an Intensivist at Monash Health, VIC since 2011, and is responsible for Critical Care Junior Medical Staff recruitment and supervision since 2016. Each year, he reviews over 300 CVs and conduct over 100 interviews for residents and registrars across the critical care spectrum, and provides unique insights and mentorship to assist applicants to put their best selves forward for selection.
He also has an interest in peri-operative care, data driven quality improvement, innovative education and translating research into practice. He was the inaugural chair of the Victorian Intensive Care Education Network (VICEN), an executive for the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS), and has travelled internationally to learn modern strategies that enhance long term, functional outcomes for the critically ill. He continues to pursue learnings about incorporating AI in healthcare.
Outside of Monash Health, he currently serves as the Chair of International relations for the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS), the lead for Asia for the Global Intensive Care Initiative (GICI), and is a Visual Abstract editor for Critical Care Medicine (CCM) journal. He also chairs the Asia Pacific Critical Care Summit in Singapore annually, attended by 15 societal representatives of the region. He was recently elected as Council member of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care (WFICC), representing the Asia Pacific region.
Target audience: Interns, Residents, Junior Registrars and Senior Registrars applying for Critical Care positions (ICU, ED or Anaesthetics)
Conflict of Interest: Those intending to apply for any Critical Care role at Monash Health, VIC.
Dr Swaroop Valluri
Dr Hanumanth Swaroop Valluri is an internationally trained medical graduate from India, where he initially specialised in nuclear medicine. After relocating to Australia, he completed a fellowship in emergency medicine and currently serves as an emergency physician, co-director of the Emergency Department at Latrobe Regional Hospital, VIC, and head of the department’s mentorship program.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Valluri is pursuing a fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). He has practised extensively across Australia and continues to travel regularly to India to manage his clinic.
Beyond his clinical roles, Dr. Valluri is deeply passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, talent development, and design thinking. He holds an MBA with a focus on strategy and sustainability and runs a management consultancy. He also serves on the advisory boards of several startups and is a certified coach.
Dr. Valluri has held various governance and leadership positions, including serving as a director on the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) Board, a council member at ACRRM, and chair of the ACRRM Registrar Committee. He is an active mentor to junior doctors and frequently supports trainees with CV development and interview preparation.
His dual experience in healthcare and business has led to a strong focus on workforce strategy, particularly in recruiting and retaining talent. To date, he has conducted over 300 interviews for roles ranging from medical interns and resident medical officers to registrars, consultants, and corporate board directors.
Target audience: Interns, Residents, Junior Registrars and Senior Registrars applying for Critical Care positions (ICU, ED or Anaesthetics)
Conflict of Interest: Those interested in applying for a critical care position at Latrobe Regional Hospital, VIC.
