Internship Guide 2020 - Updated

2021 DiT Medical Intern Recruitment Campaign – Frequently asked Questions
Application
Q: Do I need to submit more than one application to Tasmanian hospitals?
A: No. An applicant only needs to apply once to be considered for a Tasmanian based medical
intern position.
Q: Can I submit a hard copy application?
A: No. All applications must be submitted electronically.
Q: Is my application to a Tasmanian hospital affected by also applying for medical intern position on
the mainland?
A: No. Those who apply for a medical intern position in Tasmania can also apply to other
jurisdictions.
Q: If my application is incomplete will it be considered?
A: No. The on-line application system will recognise any incomplete sections of the application
form and advise the applicant accordingly. Applications cannot be submitted until all required
fields have been completed.
Q: Are late applications accepted?
A: No. Late applications will NOT be accepted. Applications will open on Monday 4 th May 2020 and
close at midnight Thursday 4 June 2020. Those interested in applying will have 33 days to submit
their application.
Q: Can I amend my application once the application process has closed on the 4 June 2020?
A: No. The 4 June 2020 is a Nationally agreed close date and States are required to provide data from
completed applications to the National Audit Committee prior to first round offers.
Q: Can I submit preferences for the Tasmanian hospital of my choice?
A: Yes. As part of the application process applicants will be asked to indicate their preferred place of
employment. This is a mandatory question and applicants will need to enter all 3 sites (LGH,
NWRH, RHH) in order of preference. Preferences will be used during the ballot-based assessment
process. NOTE: preferences is NOT guarantee of placement at preferred site.
Q: Can I submit written referrals/hard copy letters of recommendation from a referee?
A: No. Referee reports will NOT be used as part of the assessment process.
Q: Do I need to nominate referees?
A: No. References are not required as a part of the assessment process
Q: Do I need to submit a CV and does it count towards my mark?
A: Applicants should submit a CV with their application but understand that it will NOT be used as part
of the assessment process.
Q: Do I need to provide a written statement addressing the selection criteria?
A: No. Applicants do NOT need to provide a written statement addressing the selection criteria.
Q: What about special considerations?
A: The assessment process does not provide provisions for special consideration/circumstances.
NOTE: in previous years special circumstances were NOT a part of the merit process & were only
considered in the case of a tiebreaker
Q: Will Joint applications be considered?
A: Joint applications may be submitted. Please note joint applications will not be exempt from the
ballot process.
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