Internship Guide 2020 - Updated

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REDCLIFFE
HOSPITAL
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Redcliffe Hospital
2020 INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
*2 of the positions were offered
through the Rural Generalist Pathway
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, General
Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics
Non-core: Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics,
O&G, ICU, Paediatrics, Oncology, Medical Imaging,
Anaesthetics, GP, Mental Health
BASIC INFORMATION
Redcliffe Peninsula is located in South East Queensland,
35km from Brisbane. The hospital is affiliated with the
UQ and Queensland University of Technology in training
medical, nursing and allied health students. The hospital
is also equipped with a library, with reference collection
of textbooks provided by UQ for student access.
REASONS TO APPLY
• 240 bed Hospital that is just 30 minutes north of
Brisbane city centre and only ten minutes walk to
the seafront
• 76 hour fortnight, five weeks annual leave
• Beautiful area of Brisbane, and easy access to the
ocean if interns and residents enjoy sailing or the
sea breeze
• Close proximity to Brisbane (access to postgraduate
teaching programs at tertiary hospital campuses)
• Vigorous postgraduate education program
(tutorials/teaching sessions available in most
units and general education sessions with guest
lecturers on a weekly basis)
2019 CONTACT DETAILS
Kay Meredith
A/Medical Workforce Co-ordinator
Phone: (07) 3883 7582
Email: Kay.meredith@health.qld.gov.au
ROCKHAMPTON
HOSPITAL
36*
PREDICTED 2021 INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
*5 of the 36 positions will be
offered through the Rural Generalist
Pathway
The Rural Training Hubs (RTH) is an initiative that has
been developed to enhance the pipeline of specialty
training in the regional/rural areas. Junior doctors
are well supported in their career development and
pathways via this new initiative.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Central Queensland Hospital Health Service (CQHHS):
Rockhampton Hospital is the primary allocations
centre for the Intern training program.
There are 5 terms of 10 weeks duration with 5
weeks of recreational leave during non-compulsory
rotations. Advocacy and pastoral care are provided
by the Medical Education Unit throughout with a
high emphasis on education and training under full
supervision. All interns are offered 2-year contracts.
Off-site terms
• Gladstone Hospital (3 Intern training posts: 1
in compulsory General Medicine, 1 in General
Surgery and 1 in Emergency Medicine),
• Capricorn Coast Hospital Health Service (CCHHS)
Yeppoon Hospital x1,
• Rural General Practice terms: 1 at Theodore
Medical, 1 at Emerald Medical Group
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, Orthopaedics, General Surgery,
Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Renal, Palliative
Care, Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services, Mental
Health, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Rural General Practice, Community Health Hospital
Term
BASIC INFORMATION
Education opportunities include a broad case mix
with close proximity of supervision by senior medical
officers. High level of hands-on experience for a wide
range of clinical skills and other experiences. Terms
provide a rich learning environment including a high
focus on interns achieving their personalised learning
objectives through tailored experiences collaboratively
developed between supervisor and intern.
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