Ep122. From Theatre to Tribunal - Dr Gaby Bolton on Fair Pay for Junior Doctors
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Dr Gaby Bolton discusses her journey advocating for fair pay for junior doctors and the challenges she faced during a landmark class action lawsuit.
I am so grateful to Dr Gaby Bolton for taking time out of her exam preparation to have this conversation with me. Not only has she spent the last 6 years training in anaesthesia but she was also the lead applicant in a landmark class action lawsuit against Peninsula Health over unpaid overtime. Her journey began in 2020 as the HMO Society President, representing her peers as they sought a uniform allowance as they faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Bolton took on significant professional and personal risks, and made huge efforts to support others. She spent months preparing for trial and endured days of cross examination in the witness box. It comes as no surprise that all of this, plus the media attention that ensued took a toll on her exam preparations. I am so pleased to announce that Dr Bolton has passed all exams! Dr Bolton also shares some great insights into performance anxiety and what drives her to advocate for those unable to speak up for themselves. A true inspiration! Our March 2026 edition of Australian Anaesthetist is all about advocacy. Read it here . Other podcasts you might be interested in: Ep115. How the ASA can support you Ep64. If you've failed exams Ep84. If…
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