Sean joined DPM in 2009. His experience working with doctors in training and consultants gives him insights into the financial challenges faced at each career stage. Sean helps clients manage their financial and taxation affairs so they can achieve their personal and professional goals.
The Business of Medicine Summit 2026
Ready to make the leap to Private Practice?
Are you a senior Registrar or newly qualified Consultant standing at the crossroads of your medical career?
You’ve mastered the clinical skills. You’ve earned the respect of your peers. Now you’re ready to take control of your professional future, but where do you start?
The transition from hospital employment to private practice is one of the most significant career moves you’ll ever make. It’s also one of the most rewarding. But here’s the reality: your medical training didn’t teach you how to structure your practice, build your patient base, or navigate the business complexities of private medicine.
DPM Financial Services is hosting The Business of Medicine Summit.
This isn’t another generic business seminar. This is a comprehensive, practical guide designed specifically for medical professionals like you who are ready to transition to private practice with confidence.
Tickets on sale now.
Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
Time: 8:30am registration – 5:30pm
Where: W Hotel, 408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Your complete roadmap to private practice success
Business foundation
Essential planning for setting up private practice and building the right support team.
Revenue growth
Medical billing optimisation and building a strong referral network.
Financial strategy
Personal wealth planning,
entity structuring, and practice budgeting.
Compliance clarity
Understanding rules,
risks, and regulatory requirements.
Risk protection
Insurance safeguards and lending strategies tailored for medical professionals.
Expert panel
Live Q&A with successful consultants who've made the transition.
Practice operations
Team building, hiring strategies, and client experience management.
The speakers
Learn from the experts who understand your journey.
Our specialist team includes financial advisors who work exclusively with medical professionals, practice management consultants, and a medical mentor panel including successful private practice owners. They understand the unique challenges of your transition from entity structuring to building patient relationships.
Meet the mentors:
Sean O'Neill
Tax Principal
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Sean O'Neill | DPM Principal - Tax
Anthony Pane
Tax Principal
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Anthony Pane | DPM Principal - Tax
Anthony has been working in tax and accounting since 2010 and started at DPM as a Tax Consultant in 2015. He looks after doctors at various stages of their career with a customer-centric approach. His clients value his ability to guide them through both their personal and business financial matters and provide them with personalised solutions for their taxation, structuring and salary packaging needs.
Dino Miliotis
Tax Principal
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Dino Miliotis | DPM Principal - Tax
Dino is a Certified Practising Accountant who joined DPM in 2009. Dino specialises in compliance and taxation issues within private practice, including setting up a private practice, income tax planning, GST and BAS, capital gains and tax structuring. He also has a strong background with looking after clients across a number of lifecycle stages, from doctors in training to established consultants, advising on salary packaging, overall tax planning and wealth creation.
Karli Tsemetzis
Private Wealth Consultant
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Karli Tsemetzis | DPM Consultant - Private Wealth
Karli joined DPM in 2018 and is a dedicated Wealth Consultant specialising in providing strategic financial advice to medical professionals.
Karli works with clients to create tailored plans that fit their personal and professional goals. Whether it’s structuring cashflow efficiently, navigating investment opportunities, optimising superannuation, or planning for major financial milestones like buying their first home or transitioning to retirement, Karli ensures her clients have a well-thought-out plan in place.
She understands that financial planning is about making smart decisions today that set up financial security for the future. Clients can focus on their careers and personal lives, knowing they have a trusted adviser helping them make informed financial decisions every step of the way.
Kyle Roberts
Insurance Consultant
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Kyle Roberts | DPM Consultant - Insurance
Kyle joined DPM in 2018 and has more than 5 years experience in the Financial Planning industry. With a strong background in client services, paraplanning and preparing statements of advice documents, Kyle specialises in helping medical professionals achieve their professional and personal financial goals. Kyle holds a Masters of Financial Planning.
Ann-Maree Ventura
Director | Fletcher Clarendon
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Ann-Maree Ventura | Juris Doctor, Master of Taxation and Bachelor of Business (Accounting).
Ann-Maree is experienced in a range of commercial, intellectual property, taxation and superannuation matters.
Her broad range of commercial skills coupled with specialist taxation knowledge enables her to provide commercial advice, whilst ensuring that any resulting income tax implications are duly considered.
Ann-Maree has extensive experience in the not for profit sector both with establishing appropriate legal entity structures, obtaining registration of charitable status and seeking endorsements and concessions from the Australian Taxation Office.
She is a fellow member of the Taxation Institute of Australia and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2007 and is also admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia.
In 2024, Ann-Maree was recognised by Australasian Lawyers as one of the Elite Women in the Legal Profession in the ‘Elite Women Report’.
Brendan Homann
General Manager | MedBill
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Brendan Homann | General Manager of MedBill
Brendan Homann is the General Manager of Medbill, Australia’s most trusted, compliance driven outsourced medical billing partner. With more than 18 years’ experience across healthcare, technology, and data-driven services, Brendan leads Medbill’s digital transformation and operational scale-up.
Prior to joining Medbill, Brendan led major data, analytics, engineering, and operational initiatives across a range of health-tech organisations. Including founding an award-winning digital consultancy that delivered complex technology programs for both government and private clients in healthcare.
His work spans major practice management vendors, as well as health providers ranging from specialist groups and large GP networks to telehealth and community clinics. Brendan has also contributed to initiatives aligned with national programs including AHPRA, NDIS, My Health Record, and the Australian Digital Health Agency.
Caroline Chaplin
Director | Rooms with Style
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Caroline Chaplin | Director of Rooms with Style
Caroline founded Rooms with Style with one clear and dedicated vision; to make private practice easier and more enjoyable for doctors: “Working in the medical industry made it apparent to me that there was limited practice support available for doctors and clinicians. Seeing this gap in the market I set about developing a highly qualified team, who could provide the exact services a private practice requires.
Caroline holds a Bachelor of Education and post-tertiary studies in Business and Practice Management. Caroline also has a post-grad Cert in Counselling (Edith Cowan University) and is a registered practitioner of coaching. She provides personal coaching and business mentoring for our doctors. Caroline’s role is management of the current and future direction of RWS.
Leonard Sack
Director | ProfMed by Profcover
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Leonard Sack | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Diploma in Financial Services and a Tier 1 in Insurance Broking
Leonard is a South African Barrister who has worked in the Financial services Industry for the last 25 years. He has worked in senior sales and marketing positions for various insurance companies both In South Africa and Australia.
Leonard has extensive experience working with various businesses. He is customer centric and will always endeavour to find the best solutions for all his clients.
Meet the medical mentor panel:
Dr. Dan Bates
Director / Sports and Exercise Physician | Back, Neck and Joint
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Dr. Dan Bates
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc (HONS))
- Bachelor of Medicine (B.Med)
- Fellow of the Australian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine (FACSEM)
Dan is a Sports and Exercise Medicine Specialist. He is the Managing Director of “Back, Neck and Joint”, and the former Managing Director at Metro Pain Group, Monash Clinical Research and is the Board Chairman at Monash House Private Hospital. Dan works full-time with people suffering from back, neck and joint pain (thus the clinic name). Prior to this he has worked extensively in Sports Medicine and for multiple professional and national sporting teams. He was the head doctor at Australian Football League teams Melbourne and North Melbourne.
He got interested in chronic pain because of his personal experience with his mum, who has had 4 spinal operations and a lifetime of pain. He also became interested as his waiting lists grew. It meant that anyone that was able to wait, was suffering chronic pain. Once that happened, he needed some new solutions to care for his patients.
His research career has been broad, covering exercise-induced asthma, examination techniques, biologics, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and neuromodulation. He lectures nationally and internationally regularly, has three kids, and has the world's most tolerant wife.
Dr. Amber Hart
Director / GP / Lactation Consultant | Maternal & Infant Wellbeing Melbourne
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Dr. Amber Hart
BSc, MBBS, DRANZCOG, IBCLC, FRACGP, NDC Accredited Practitioner
Dr Amber Hart is a GP and Lactation Consultant who obtained her medical degree at The University of Melbourne in 2005. Over the following years she developed a keen interest in Women’s Health and completed her Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and subsequently her Fellowship of General Practice. These qualifications allow her to support women through pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period in a holistic way, while at the same time nurturing her own family.
Amber is passionate about maternal and infant wellbeing and noticed a gap in breastfeeding education and support, both professionally and personally which led to her becoming qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). In order to fully support families through their early years she has also undertaken further training in infant sleep and settling and obtained accreditation as a Neuro-protective Developmental Care Practitioner through The Possums Clinic.
Amber is a mother of three precious daughters, all of whom she breastfed, and is in a unique position to combine her extensive medical knowledge with her own personal and practical experience to optimize the wellbeing of mothers and babies at this special time.
Professional Affiliations:
Australian Breastfeeding Association professional membership Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Membership Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand Membership Neuro-protective Developmental Care (NDC) Accredited Practitioner (“Possums”)
Associate Professor Chun Yew Fong
Co-Director / Haematologist | Eastern Haematology Oncology Group
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A/Prof Chun Yew Fong
MBBS BMedSci FRACP FRCPA
Associate Professor Chun Yew Fong is a Melbourne-based haematologist and co-founder of Eastern Haematology & Oncology Group, where he provides comprehensive specialist care across the spectrum of malignant and benign haematological disorders. In private practice, he combines patient-centred clinical care with a structured and sustainable approach to practice growth, referral engagement and multidisciplinary team leadership. He consults in Heidelberg and at Adeney Private Hospital in Kew, with admitting rights at Warringal and Adeney Private Hospitals, and is known for clear communication, practical management plans and strong GP partnerships.
Alongside his private practice, A/Prof Fong is Medical Lead for Acute Leukaemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes at Austin Health and an Associate Professor in Medicine at the University of Melbourne. After completing specialist training, he undertook a PhD at the University of Cambridge and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, receiving national prizes for his research into the epigenetic drivers of relapsed acute myeloid leukaemia. He remains actively involved in clinical trials and national collaborative research initiatives.
He has had a long-standing professional relationship with DPM, who have supported the strategic development and financial structuring of his private practice. Through this experience, he brings practical insight into the realities of transitioning from public hospital employment to private practice, including fee setting, financial consent, staffing, governance, risk management and sustainable growth.
The agenda
8.30am | Registration and coffee
Fuel up for a day of career-launching insights.
8.45am - 12pm | Business planning and the support you need
8.45 – 9.00
9.00 – 9.45
9.45 – 10.00
10.00 – 10.30
10.30 – 11.15
11.15 – 12.00
12.00 – 12.15
12.15 – 1.15
Welcome to The Business of Medicine Summit
Transition to private practice and individual financial advice
Private practice and entity structuring
Practice financials
Morning tea
Personal wealth planning
Insurance safeguards
Lunch
1.15pm - 5.30pm | Practice management
1:15 – 1.30
1.30 – 2.15
2.15 – 3.00
3.00 – 3.30
3.30 – 4.00
4.00 – 4.30
4.30 – 5.30
Practice management introduction
Setting up your practice team
Plugging the leaks: maximising practice revenue for specialists
through Medicare compliance (medical billing)
Afternoon tea
Building a client list | Medical marketing
From patients to practice: building a safety net against modern
risks
Medical Mentor panel with Q&A
Sean O’Neill, DPM
Ann-Maree Ventura, Fletcher
Brendan Homann, Medbill
Caroline Chaplin, Rooms with Style
Leonard Sack, ProfMed
Dr Dan Bates, Back, Neck & Joint, Dr Amber Hart, Maternal & Infant Wellbeing Melbourne, and Associate Professor Chun Yew Fong, Eastern Haematology Oncology Group
5.30pm + | Networking drinks and cheers to your success!
FAQs
The Business of Medicine Summit is a one-day event designed to empower doctors like you to make a confident transition into independent or private practice. It’s an opportunity to:
- Learn from leading financial specialists and seasoned medical mentors on topics such as budgeting, investing, debt management, building wealth, sole trader, ABN, GST, BAS, contracts, negotiations, practice ownership, and career advancement.
- Hear inspirational stories, challenges overcome, and successes achieved from experienced medical professionals who have made the leap into private practice.
- Engage with our expert panel and ask your burning questions about anything related to independent or private practice.
- Connect with fellow doctors, build valuable relationships, and foster a supportive community that will help you grow and thrive in your career.
If you are a doctor who is:
- Transitioning from Registrar to Consultant
- Considering transitioning into private practice
- Looking to improve your financial literacy and management skills
- Eager to connect with a supportive community of like-minded peers
- Ready to take your career to the next level
Then this event is for you! Get your tickets.
The Business of Medicine Summit will be held at W Hotel in Melbourne in Studios 3&4
Getting to the W Hotel is easy.
W Melbourne is located on the iconic Flinders Lane in the Melbourne CBD.
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria
Secure car parking is available at a short walk from the hotel 15 William Street Car Park
We’re all about feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin. So, come as you are, whether that’s rocking your favorite jeans and tee, channeling your inner business casual. The most important thing is that you feel ready to learn, connect, and maybe even have some fun!
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the event before, during or after. You can contact us by sending an email to marketing@dpm.com.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Tickets on sale now:
The agenda
8.30am: Registration and coffee
8.45am - 12pm: Business planning and the support you need
8.45 – 9.00: Welcome to The Business of Medicine Summit | Sean O’Neill, DPM
9.00 – 9.45: Transition to private practice and individual financial advice | Anthony Pane, DPM
9.45 – 10.00: Private practice and entity structuring | Anthony Pane, DPM & Ann-Maree Ventura, Fletcher Clarendon
10.00 – 10.30: Practice financials | Dino Miliotis, DPM
10.30 – 11.15: Morning tea
11.15 – 12.00: Personal wealth planning | Karli Tsemetzis, DPM
12.00 – 12.15: Insurance safeguards | Kyle Roberts, DPM
12.15 – 1.15: Lunch
1.15pm - 5.30pm: Practice management
1:15 – 1.30: Practice management introduction | Sean O’Neill, DPM
1.30 – 2.15: Setting up your Practice Team | Ann-Maree Ventura, Fletcher Clarendon
2.15 – 3.00: Plugging the leaks: maximising practice revenue for specialists through Medicare compliance (medical billing) | John Austin, Medbill
3.00 – 3.30: Afternoon tea
3.30 – 4.00: Building a client list: Medical Marketing | Caroline Chaplin, Rooms with Style
4.00 – 4.30: From patients to practice: building a safety net against modern risks | Leonard Sack, ProfMed
4.30 – 5.30: Medical Mentor panel with Q&A | Dr Dan Bates, Back, Neck & Joint, Dr Amber Hart, Maternal & Infant Wellbeing Melbourne, Associate Professor Chun Yew Fong, Eastern Haematology Oncology Group + 4th medical mentor TBA!
5.30pm + Networking drinks and cheers to your success!
FAQs
The Business of Medicine Summit is a one-day event designed to empower doctors like you to make a confident transition into independent or private practice. It’s an opportunity to:
- Learn from leading financial specialists and seasoned medical mentors on topics such as budgeting, investing, debt management, building wealth, sole trader, ABN, GST, BAS, contracts, negotiations, practice ownership, and career advancement.
- Hear inspirational stories, challenges overcome, and successes achieved from experienced medical professionals who have made the leap into private practice.
- Engage with our expert panel and ask your burning questions about anything related to independent or private practice.
- Connect with fellow doctors, build valuable relationships, and foster a supportive community that will help you grow and thrive in your career.
If you are a doctor who is:
- Transitioning from Registrar to Consultant
- Considering transitioning into private practice
- Looking to improve your financial literacy and management skills
- Eager to connect with a supportive community of like-minded peers
- Ready to take your career to the next level
Then this event is for you! Get your tickets.
The Business of Medicine Summit will be held at W Hotel in Melbourne in Studios 3&4
Getting to the W Hotel is easy.
W Melbourne is located on the iconic Flinders Lane in the Melbourne CBD.
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria
Secure car parking is available at a short walk from the hotel 15 William Street Car Park
We’re all about feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin. So, come as you are, whether that’s rocking your favorite jeans and tee, channeling your inner business casual. The most important thing is that you feel ready to learn, connect, and maybe even have some fun!
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the event before, during or after. You can contact us by sending an email to marketing@dpm.com.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Tickets on sale now:
The Business of Medicine Summit 2026
A practical, expert-led summit guiding Registrars and Consultants through a confident transition into private practice. Join the Business of Medicine Summit 2026.
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