Congrats you finished your course! 5 long years (or 4.5 if you are at VU) of studying to become an Osteopath, and its finally all paying off. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel. You have learnt the ins and outs of what Osteopaths actually do, and you are a shocked to learn that it isn’t always hands on! My question to you is, is it enough? Do you feel like you are ready for private practice? Don’t you wish you could keep learning, except this time you want to learn WHILST you are working?
Since becoming an educator, I get asked all the time by students about what they can do to be prepared for private practice. My number one tip is to find yourself a great mentor! Someone that you can learn off, is approachable and one who wants you to succeed. However, over the years I have heard the same story over and over again. The mentors were too busy and pre-occupied with running their business. I get it, Ive been in that position as a business owner and its hard. Really hard. You want to give your new graduate all the time they need but you also have your patients, receptionists and other colleagues needing you just as much.
But, I have a solution to this. Find yourself an external mentor. Someone who is seperate to the business you are working in. Someone who you can catch up with weekly, and one who will guide you along but will also be there to, well, mentor you!
If you are saying yes to all of these points, let’s work together! I would love for you to book a discovery call to see if I can help you. But, I only take 5 graduates per year for my mentorship program. Book a free discovery call to get in touch.