AMSA Internship Guide 22'

INTERNSHIP
GUIDE
THE OFFICIAL AMSA GUIDE TO THE 2023
INTERNSHIP YEAR

Special thanks to the AMA for their
ongoing support of AMSA.
Copyright 2022, Australian Medical Students’ Association
Publication Design Officer:
Reece Colin Martis (JCU MBBS3)
Acknowledgements:
Thank you to the contributors of the previous Internship Guides on which this guide
is based, and all those who contributed their reflections of their internship
experience.
Contributing Authors:
Allen Xiao, Amogh Bhardwaj, Andrey Runov, Annora Kumar, Lilly Brown, Luka
Bartulovich, Mallika Sinha, Maryanne Li, Melanie Watson, Pema Hayman, Shani
Nguyen, Siret Malhi, Zhi Lim

CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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WHAT IS AMSA
FROM THE PRESIDENT
PDO SUBCOMMITTEE & EDITOR'S NOTE
6-10
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
RURAL HEALTH STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
JUNIOR DR TRAINING PROGRAM
DOCTORS WITH DISABILITIES AUSTRALIA (DWDA)
DRS4DRS
AMA CDT
13-16
18-28
30-37
38-39
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
NEW SOUTH WALES
NORTHEN TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
TASMANIA
VICTORIA
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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49-80
81-88
89-123
124-136
137-146
147-184
185-198

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This Internship Guide was compiled entirely by medical students who have volunteered
their time to ensure it is the most up to date source of information relevant to our final year
medical students. I would especially like to thank my National Publications Subcommittee
for their tireless work in contacting relevant groups, collating information, and designing
this guide.
An enormous thank you must go to the AMSA Rural Health and the AMSA International
Students Network (ISN) representative groups for working with us and collating relevant
information for our rural and international students respectively.
I would like to extend my appreciation to the AMA state presidents who have provided us
with invaluable insight into the services and supports AMA provides in each state.
I would also like to give my thanks to the current interns who provided their reflections on
their experience for finding the time despite having such busy schedules!
A massive thank you is also owed to the JMO managers and hospital contacts who have
provided us with information about their hospital networks, and also to the Doctors in
Training committees who allowed us to include the results of their Hospital Health Check
surveys in this Internship Guide.
Finally, I must acknowledge that this guide would not be possible if it weren’t for the
Publications and Design Officers before me (Terra Sudarmana), and contributors of
previous guides, from which this guide is built.
To our readers, I hope that this guide may be of assistance to you as you enter the next
stage of your careers as doctors. Your experiences throughout medical school, the
countless hours of study, and your perseverance will undoubtedly propel you through your
internship. From your AMSA, we wish you the best of luck for the future!
Reece Martis
2022 Publications and Design Officer
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WHAT IS AMSA?
AMSA is a vibrant student-run organisation that represents, informs and connects all of
Australia’s 17,000 medical students. Hundreds of medical student volunteers work together
to run our professional-standard events, advocacy, committees and publications. We are a
community, and there is a place here for all students. Have a think of what you might be
interested in and contact us at any time.
ADVOCACY
As the peak representative body for Australian medical students, AMSA has a strong voice
in advocacy on many levels. We regularly meet with governmental bodies and stakeholders
in medical education, utilise media, and publish articles in medical journals and AMA
publications to support and effect change for Australian medical students.
Our policies are developed by students like you, reviewed at your university’s ThinkTank,
where your thoughts are collated and presented at the National Council. This year our
national advocacy priorities are as follows:
Improving medical culture by reducing bullying, harassment, and racial discrimination.
Ensuring the medical training pipeline is sustainable and tailored to community needs.
Improving the internship application process and ensuring all Australian medical
graduates have an internship.
Maximising medical education quality, clinical placements and research opportunities.
Improving and destigmatising mental health amongst the medical community and the
Australian population.
Improving Indigenous public health alongside support and representation for
Indigenous medical students.
Striving towards equitable health for women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Promoting stronger climate action and mitigating health impacts of climate change.
Should you ever want to learn more about our advocacy, or contribute, please follow us on
social media or contact our team via our website.
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EVENTS
AMSA events are renowned for their unique blend of educational talks, social nights and
skills development - they provide experiences and skills that will last you beyond your
medical degree!
National Council- Melbourne, April 1-3 (Council 1); Council 2 & 3 TBA
Convenes 3 times a year and brings together representatives from all around Australia to
engage with policy, advocacy and upskilling
Rural Health Summit - Mackay, May 6-8th
Our rural focused event which will give you a taste of rural health and inspire you to
consider rural medicine
National Leadership Development Seminar (NLDS) - Canberra, TBA
AMSA’s premier academic event where future student leaders upskill on leadership,
advocacy, and political engagement.
National Convention - Newcastle, July 4 - July 9th
This famed, student-run conference flawlessly blends together inspiring academics and
lively socials, ensuring that it will be one of the most memorable weeks of your medical
degree.
Global Health Conference (GHC) - Melbourne, August 26 - 30th
is a 5 day conference which engages and upskills its participants on how to tackle the
global health issues of today
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PUBLICATIONS
AMSA releases many digital publications designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. These
publications range from guides such as this one, a peer-reviewed journal, magazines to
amplify your voice, to newsletters and bulletins alike!
Orange Guide is a comprehensive summary of all things AMSA!
Internship Guide is our popular guide which provides up to date information on
internship numbers for the upcoming year. Give it read for a sneak peek of whats instore
for you!
AMSA Journal of Global Health (AJGH) is our unique bi-annual Global Health Journal
which publishes peer-reviewed articles on various global health topics.
Frontier! Magazine is our bi-annual Rural Health magazine. Read for a variety of pieces
on rural health issues and academics in addition to creative pieces.
Panacea is AMSA’s student magazine which showcases a large range of creative and
academic pieces from medical students around Australia.
Embolus: our monthly newsletter for advocacy related updates, callouts and more!
INITIATIVE GROUPS
AMSA has a number of Initiatives Groups made up of passionate volunteers. Our Initiatives
Groups hold events, run competitions, create resources for your learning, and advocate on
important medical student issues. They are a great way to start your involvement with AMSA
and to develop your professional skills.
AMSA Global Health (GH) is our largest initiative group and represents the medical
students’ global health interests. GH has got you covered from learning about global
issues, volunteering for their projects, to advocacy on a local and global level.
AMSA Mental Health focuses on enriching the mental health of medical students. We
raise awareness and connect you with resources for nurturing your mental health.
AMSA Med Ed is the branch of AMSA concerned with all things related to medical
education in Australia (divided into Resources and Research). Access many resources
such as the National Question Bank and practice OSCEs on amsamoodle.org.au.
AMSA Vampire Cup is our inter-university annual national blood drive competition. Join
to be a bloody legend!
AMSA International collaborates and advocates AMSA’s stance amongst the
International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), and promotes
international resources and events including those at the WHO and UN, to international
clinical and research exchanges.
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REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS
Representative groups work to mobilise the collective political capital of the emerging health
workforce to advocate on issues that are important to Medical Students. These groups bring
diverse lived experience to the AMSA community and support self-determination in health
and education policy and strategy.
AMSA Rural Health (RH) is the representative body for rural background, rural clinical
school and rural interest medical students. RH supports and facilitates medical students’
engagement with rural health and advocates for students on rural issues.
AMSA Queer connects and supports queer medical students across Australia. We
advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, promote queer health literacy and more!
AMSA Gender Equity exists to break down gender stereotypes, increase the visibility of
women and gender diverse leaders and facilitate the mentorship of our medical students.
AMSA International Students’ Network (ISN) is our powerful advocate in all matters
pertaining to international students in Australian medical universities. Visit the ISN
Facebook page to keep updated on visas and the ever-changing internship situation.
AMSA Indigenous connects Indigenous identifying medical students across Australia to
increase the opportunities available to them, as well as advocating for improved First
Nations health outcomes, and a culturally safe healthcare system.
GLOBAL HEALTH PROJECTS
Crossing Borders is our national refugee and asylum seeker health group that engages,
educates and promotes the health of politically marginalized groups.
Code Green is our national platform through which we advocate for the mitigation of the
causes of climate change, and the adaptation of the health care system for the shifting
health demands caused by climate change.
Healthy Communities is AMSA’s newest project which focuses on the surveillance,
prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Sexual and Reproductive Rights is our platform for medical students to educate, engage
and advocate for sexual and reproductive rights locally and globally.
WHAT CAN I DO NOW?
Follow us at @youramsa on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Become a member (https://www.amsa.org.au/membership) to attend our worldrenowned
events, access our membership benefits and have voting rights at AMSA
Councils.
Look through our Orange Guide to learn more or check out our website: amsa.org.au
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Dear Class of 2022
Congratulations on finishing medical school!
Medical school is incredibly tough at the best of times, but you have managed to get through it
with so many other challenges along the way. To be a graduating class that has not only got
through a medical degree, but a medical degree in a pandemic, is a truly exceptional
achievement. I hope you are all so very proud of yourselves.
The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is the peak representative body for
Australia’s medical students. Whether you have been involved in AMSA throughout your
medical school journey or not, we are proud to have represented you throughout your time at
university. Behind the scenes, our organisation, alongside your state Medical Student Councils
and Medical Societies, has been fighting for you, and every medical student in Australia to
have access to an internship.
We have created this guide to provide a summary to you so you can know the options that lay
ahead for you. I would like to say a huge congratulations and thank you to Reece Martis,
AMSA’s Publications and Promotions Officer, and his subcommittee for the hours and hours
of work they have poured into creating this guide for you. It is no small feat contacting every
single health district and hospital in Australia to ask them for an estimate of their internship
places. I hope you will find this guide useful, and appreciate all of the amazing work that has
gone into it by student volunteers.
Now we know that completing applications, preferences or ballots for an internship is a really
difficult and stressful process for many of you. We also know that unfortunately our system is
not always fair to individuals, and is not currently fair to our international student colleagues. I
hope that in this time if you are overwhelmed or in need of assistance, that you can reach out
to your friends, family, Medical Society, MSC or a trusted healthcare professional. We are here
to support you through this journey, and remember you are never alone.
Your future is incredibly bright, and we are so lucky to be part of an incredible profession that
is medicine. Your future role as an intern is integral to the workforce, and no matter what you
end up doing with your career, know that your contribution is incredibly important and will
make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Wishing you all the best with your internship and beyond.
Yours in orange,
JASMINE DAVIS (SHE/HER)
2022 AMSA PRESIDENT
JASMINE.DAVIS@AMSA.ORG.AU
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PDO SUBCOMMITTEE &
EDITOR'S NOTE
Allen Xiao
A big congratulations to the class of '22!
As someone who is only just halfway through the process myself, I cannot imagine the massive sense of
accomplishment and pride felt in having closed one chapter in your life and opening another! From all the hard
work in high school, to the late nights filled with friends, parties and cramming as a fresher, not to mention
struggles of online learning and placement during the COVID-19 pandemic, you finally made it through to the
other side!
While the prospect of your first paycheck is undoubtedly overshadowed by the uncertainty of being a small
fish in a big pond yet again, I assure you that the one thing my team and I have learnt through creating this
guide (with much love and sweat) is that the Internship process is not one that is too unfamiliar considering
all the hard work and uncertainties you have already faced as a medical student!
So here is to your accomplishments and good luck!
REECE MARTIS
JCU MBBS3
AMSA NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND DESIGNS OFFICER (PDO)
INTERNSHIP GUIDE EDITOR IN CHIEF
PDO@AMSA.ORG.AU
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INFORMATION FOR
APPLICANTS
WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?
An internship is a one-year period where a medical graduate undergoes supervised clinical
training within an accredited hospital. It is generally the first period of employment as a
medical practitioner for most medical graduates. Medical graduates must apply for
provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia before commencing work in an
accredited intern position. Interns become eligible for full general registration at the
completion of their intern year. In general, interns are required to complete a minimum of 47
weeks of full-time clinical training, which excludes time taken off for sick or annual leave.
Some elements of intern training may vary between states, territories and health services.
TWO YEAR INTERNSHIPS?
TL;DR- no, not yet. The National Framework sets standards and provides guidance for
internship terms, outcomes, and assessment linked to the general registration standard, as
well as national expectations concerning the accreditation of internship terms and posts.
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is currently undertaking a review of the National
Framework for Prevocational Medical Training (formally known as the National Framework
for Medical Internship) and has proposed that the medical internship program be extended
from a one-year transition period to a two-year transition period with registration remaining
at the end of PGY1. The aim of this will be to improve quality of training and ensure that
interns are well-prepared and trained for later years. The AMC plan to develop e-portfolio
specifications to support this transition. More information on this can be accessed from the
AMC website: https://www.amc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Review-Update-
National-Framework-for-Prevocational-Medical-Training-December-2021.pdf
As of now the AMC is nearing completion of Phase 2: Review, Development and Testing. No
further major changes are anticipated after the last consultation in September 2021 and
documents will be finalised in early 2022. Implementation timelines have been changed to
commence in 2024.
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APPLYING FOR PROVISIONAL
REGISTRATION
The following link allows you to submit an online application for provisional registration
https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/registration/forms.aspx. From the time you submit your
application, it can take 6-8 weeks to finalise assessment dependent on the time of year.
AHPRA recommends that you apply for provisional registration prior to completing your
medical degree.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proof of identity (proof of identity submitted to AHPRA is valid for up to 10 years) 2. A
criminal history check
2. Recency of practice
3. Medical Indemnity insurance
4. English language proficiency proof
5. Fees (international students only)
STRUCTURE OF THE YEAR
Most hospitals operate with 5 rotation blocks throughout the year for interns, whilst some
may have four. Each rotation ranges between 10 to 12 weeks in duration. Interns will
commence two weeks prior to the commencement of the clinical year for all medical
officers, which is the first Monday in February.
REQUIRED TERMS
Interns must complete the following clinical experiences in order to be eligible for general
registration:
At least 8 weeks in emergency medical care
At least 10 weeks experience in medicine
At least 10 weeks experience in surgery
A range of other approved terms to make up to 12 months (minimum of 47 weeks fulltime
equivalent service)
Each term will include orientation, supervised practice, education, and assessment.
MEDICAL INTERN PLACEMENT
NUMBER
This is a 9 digit number given to you by your medical school. This number is generated by
AHPRA, but is not the same as your AHPRA registration number.
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WORKING
HOURS
For all states across Australia, a standard week is 38 hours plus overtime. Applicants need
to look out for their particular state and hospital’s regulations regarding overtime work.
Generally, an intern can expect at least one overtime shift per fortnight, if not once per week.
These include evening shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts. Applicants should also look
out for sick relief shift requirements. A doctor on sick relief can be called at any time of the
day or night to step in. This includes being called to step into a night shift when an intern
might need to forego sleep. Each state has a different policy on ‘unrostered overtime.’
Applicants should further research their state and hospital policies prior to commencing
work. The AMA provides a good outline of award conditions for each state. Visit their
website here: https://ama.com.au/article/junior-doctors-employment-guide#anchortwo
COUPLE
APPLICATIONS
SPECIAL
CONSIDERATION
Some states do accept
applications for couples or jointtickets.
The details can be found
on the websites listed under each
state’s application information
section.
Each state has a separate and different policy for
special consideration. Special consideration is
generally reserved for applicants with extenuating
circumstances such as dependent children or a
serious illness. Make sure to check their websites
for details.
INTERN BASE
SALARY
Base salary varies largely across each State and Territory which, separately, sets an Award
establishing the conditions of employment. Junior Medical Officers are paid a base salary,
with additional professional development allowances, overtime, and penalty rates. The
amount of overtime an intern is paid will depend on the hours worked. The approximate
starting salaries in 2021 (including known allowances, and excluding overtime) range
between $77,016 to $78,941 per annum for full-time work across Queensland. These figures
were obtained from AMA Queensland Internship Guide, and figures are subject to variation
between states. For a more comprehensive Australia-wide breakdown of Intern salaries,
visit the Australian Government Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide using the following link:
https://services.fairwork.gov.au/download/payguides.html?file=medical-practitionersaward-ma000031-pay-guide.pdf
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APPLYING TO NEW ZEALAND
All Australian graduates are eligible to work in New Zealand without having to sit further
examinations. New Zealand intern/ house surgeon positions are offered to doctors by the
District Health Boards (DHB) that administer the hospitals. In general, it is one health board
per city, plus the surrounding province. All of the health boards normally employ doctors
under the same contract, meaning work conditions are comparable across the country.
Wages are based on a pay scale that takes into account the expected working hours. Job
offers are allocated to graduates through a system called ACE (Advanced Choice of
Employment), which matches applicants’ preferences to available DHB positions. For
further information visit: https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/maintain-or-renewregistration/pgy1pgy2-and-nzrex-training-requirements/
FURTHER READING
https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration/Interns/Guidelines-resources-tools.aspx
MEDICAL INSURANCE
As part of the Medical Board of Australia registration renewal, you will need to have a
medical indemnity insurer. The following is a list of medical indemnity insurers for doctors
in Australia:
1. MDA National (MDAN)
2. Avant
3. Medical Indemnity Protection Society Limited (MIPS)
4. Medical Insurance Group (MIGA)
REAL-LIFE CASE SCENARIO
Police statements — by MDA National
An intern treated a patient in ED with injuries from an assault. They were directed by the
hospital to provide a police statement detailing the patient’s injuries. As the intern had never
prepared a police statement, they called MDA National, their medical indemnity insurer, for
advice. A medico-legal adviser sent them information which included a pro-forma
statement, and reviewed the intern’s draft statement. After some suggested amendments
were made, their statement was sent to the police. When the intern was later subpoenaed to
give evidence at the trial, MDA National’s medico-legal adviser gave them guidance and
information on giving evidence in court.
This case scenario is based on actual claims or medico-legal referrals.
Certain facts have been changed or omitted to ensure the anonymity of the parties involved.
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Hello and welcome,
I’m so glad you stumbled on this section! We have a bucket load of riveting, rural
information to share with you as you leap into the next stages of your medical career.
Before we get to that, I want to say a massive congratulations on getting to your final year
of medical school! It's no easy feat and you're successfully on the other end.
Wherever this year leads you, I hope you consider an internship rurally as an opportunity to
truly get to know your team, your patients, and your community. Rural internship is an
unpredictable chest of experiences, moulding you to become a better knowledged,
equipped and experienced doctor for your patients. At AMSA Rural, we are consistently
hearing stories of rural interns who adore their placements. It’s exciting to see the weird,
wacky, and wonderful aspects of health and even better, having responsibility in their
treatment journeys. Whether it's getting more experience with patients, having greater
independence in the team, or chatting with the locals at the local – rural internship rarely
disappoints.
On your days off, you're bound to run into a community event or two. Wanting to chase
some waterfalls? Go for a local hike, swim and camp. The serene sceneries of Australia's
backyard are waiting for you.
As always, feel free to shoot us an email at rural@amsa.org.au if you have any questions.
Otherwise, head to our socials to catch more information and lived experiences about
rural internships. I wish you the very best of luck with applications, interviews, internship,
and your future aspirations as a soon-to-be doctor. Maybe I’ll even catch you in the
country….
IRENE ROY
2022 AMSA RURAL HEALTH CHAIR
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Howdy soon to be interns!
I’m currently completing a rural internship as part of the Grampians VRGP program. This
was my first choice because of the location, clinical exposure and career pathway. I have
so far completed a GP rotation in Ararat and just commenced Gen Med at St John of God
in Ballarat. This program has given me so many learning opportunities already and I’m
excited to see what the rest of the year brings. In this essay I will convince you to
#gorural.
During the first 11 weeks of internship, I have so far completed zero discharge
summaries, diagnosed many children with tonsillitis, never worked a weekend, sutured
many lacs, worked up numerous chest pain presentations and called ortho once. The
typical administration and paperwork duties are not what interns on this program do
(except a little on Gen Med). The clinical exposure is incredible and I have gained so much
confidence in working up, diagnosing and initiating management for patients.
To dispel some concerns you may have about venturing to the country for your intern year;
yes you will have friends, no you won’t be unsupported, yes you will get a job back in the
city if you want, no you don’t need to already own a pair of RM’s. There are eight interns
doing this program and because we’re a small group we all know each other and hang out
regularly together. We work directly with consultants on all rotations so there is always
someone knowledgeable to ask questions or escalate concerns to.
Other perks I have experienced on this program are the (actually) protected (and paid)
teaching time, Monday-Friday roster, lack of overtime, and the lifestyle offered living in
Ballarat (veggie garden is thriving and I recently adopted two guinea pigs).
I would wholeheartedly recommend this internship program to anyone, regardless of your
future career aspirations as it will give you such a great base of knowledge and
experience to start your medical career.
DR. ELLA JOHNSON
ST JOHN OF GOD, BALLARAT (PGY1)
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OVERVIEW FOR APPLYING RURAL
This section provides an overview of the options to apply rurally in Australia in each of the
states and territories. For specific information on the pathways and rural internship
availabilities, please refer to the respective state or territory section of this guide.
QLD
Applications for the 2023 Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) opened on March
8th 2022 and closed on March 22nd 2022. However, there are rural positions in the
General Intern Recruitment application pathway:
If choosing an “undersubscribed” or “equal in numbers” first preference, you will
automatically be allocated
Otherwise, allocation will be as per the ballot process
If you have a connection to rural QLD and commitment to practicing rurally, you can
provide documentation to support your application to a rural hospital.
The QRGP offers graduating medical students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of
clinical training and develop the advanced, targeted skill set required to support the health
needs of rural communities. The pathway usually takes 5-6 years to complete.
AVAILABLE RURAL SITES:
Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Ipswich, Toowoomba,
Redcliffe, Caboolture, Logan, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Redland, and Mount Isa.
CONTACT
Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
PO Box 405, Toowoomba
Phone: 1800 680 291
Email: rural_generalist@health.qld.gov.au
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NSW
RURAL PREFERENTIAL RECRUITMENT (RPR) PATHWAY
Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) Is a merit based recruitment process for final year
medical students who are interested in working in a rural setting.
APPLY THROUGH THE RURAL PREFERENTIAL PATHWAY (RPP)
To apply for an RPR position you must:
1. Complete an online application in the Prevocational Training Application Program
(PTAP) by the closing date. You are required to preference the Rural hospitals as well
as the 15 prevocational training networks on your PTAP application.
2. Complete a separate application for each rural hospital through JMO Career Portal by
the closing date.
Offers are made based on the outcome of the preference matching process.
More information on 2023 internship positions will be available on the HETI website.
FACT SHEETS :
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/576461/Fact-Sheet-for-Rural-
Preferential-Recruitment-for-2023-Clinical-Year.pdf
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/576460/Key-dates-forrecruitment-for-2023-Clinical-Year.pdf
CONTACT
Website: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/
Email: HETI-Internship@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9844 6562
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VIC
THE VICTORIAN RURAL GENERALIST PROGRAM
The VRGP is a statewide end-to-end Rural Generalist training program that allows the
future rural generalist workforce to train, work and live in rural and regional Victoria.
Trainees will gain access to training positions across a variety of clinical settings, both
hospital-based and community based, to provide a rich clinical training experience that
demonstrates the variety of rural generalist career options in Victoria.
The VRGP training positions align with the existing junior medical officer positions and
general practice training programs. All program participants must demonstrate rural
career intentions and be enrolled in, intending to or in the process of enrolling in general
practice training.
2023 VGRP REGIONS
Barwon South West Region - South West Healthcare Warrnambool Rural Community
Internship program (5 positions)
Grampians Region - Grampians Rural Community Internship program (5 positions)
Loddon-Mallee - Echuca Rural Community Intern Training program (5 positions)
Hume Region - Murray to the Mountains (M2M) intern training program (15 positions)
Gippsland Region - Rural Generalist Internship Gippsland (5 positions)
For further information on the Victorian Rural Generalist Program, please visit:
https://www.vicruralgeneralist.com.au
There are also a number of other health services in rural and regional Victoria that employ
interns.
Last year PMCV is introducing some changes to the Victorian Intern Match. Medical
graduates are eligible to apply through the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation process
and selection is based on merit. The Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation match is a
parallel first-round match for students with a strong rural interest. All rural health services
submit internship positions into the match, and Victorian Rural Generalist Program
(VRGP) places will only be available through the VRPA. Students successful in obtaining a
Victorian Rural Generalist intern position are generally allocated to the training region for
12 months. Students interested in the program can apply through the PMCV Allocation
and Placement Service website (register for the Victorian Intern Match and indicate that
you wish to be part of the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation round).
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VRPA PRIORITY GROUP 1:
Graduates from a Victorian medical schools holding Australian citizenship or permanent
residency or New Zealand citizenship, including domestic full fee paying and
Commonwealth Supported Place students.
VRPA PRIORITY GROUP 2:
Australian temporary resident graduates of Victorian medical schools and Interstate
Special Consideration candidates (approved by PMCV)
Australian permanent resident graduates of interstate universities who meet the
following criteria:
Completed their Year 12 schooling in Victoria; OR
Graduates of the University of New South Wales who have undertaken their last
two years of clinical placement at Albury Wodonga Health clinical school
Additionally, some final year medical students may be eligible to apply for the
Victorian Rural Medical Scholarship (VRMS) scheme that offers substantial
financial support to graduating medical students wishing to work in rural and
regional Victoria. Successful applicants must commit two years to working in
rural/regional Victoria.
More information can be found at:
https://vicknowledgebank.net.au/vrms/
CONTACT
Email: enquiries@vicruralgeneralist.com.au or pmcv@pmcv.com.au
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SA
The Rural Intern Pathway was introduced in South Australia in 2018 to select applicants
who are suitable for, and have a preference towards working in a rural location. All
applicants who meet the intern application eligibility criteria and preference a Country
Health SA site as their first preference will be included in the selection process. Therefore,
applications for this pathway are included in the standard SA internship application.
Applications open on May 9th 2022, and close on June 9th 2022. Referee reports are due
June 17th 2022. Interviews for the 2022 internship will be held from June 27th 2022 to
July 1st 2022 (TBC), and rural intern pathway offers will be released from Monday 18th
July 2022.
REGIONS:
NUMBERS APPROXIMATED FROM LAST YEAR.
Flinders and Upper North LHN: based at Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health
Service and Whyalla Hospital and Health Service (~5 positions)
Limestone Coast LHN: predominantly based at Mount Gambier and Districts Health
Service (~8 positions)
Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN: Hospital based at Riverland General Hospital located
in Berri (~5 positions)
Applications for the Rural Intern Pathways are included in the standard South Australian
application for internship. The only difference is that they are allocated first.
ELIGIBILITY:
Preference rural site as FIRST preference. All applicants must preference 4 rural
networks and 3 metropolitan health networks
Answer additional questions within the standard process (e.g. CV, referees and SAQs)
The rural stream will then host interviews after applicants are reviewed by a selection
panel.
Further information can be found in the SA Internship Application Guideline here:
https://www.samet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NEW-TEMPLATE-2022-for-
2023-clinical-year-Intern-Application-Guideline.pdf
CONTACT
SA Health
South Australia Medical Education and Training Unit
Telephone: (08) 8226 7231
Email: HealthSAMET@sa.gov.au
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NT
There are no dedicated rural internship programs in the Northern Territory at this time.
However, the Northern Territory has a strong focus on generalism in their training
programs with the opportunity for interns to explore careers in rural and remote settings.
Internships are available at the Royal Darwin Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital.
There are two intern health services/pathways that you can apply for. They both have rural
incorporated in them, and depending on the classification system you look at, Alice
Springs +/- Darwin are considered rural/workforce need:
Top End Health Service (TEHS) – 5 term internship
Royal Darwin Hospital
Gove District Hospital
Katherine District Hospital
Central Australia Health Service (CAHS) – 4 term internship
Alice Springs Hospital
Tennant Creek Hospital
Applications are made through a centralised online job application portal:
1. Go to the NT Jobs portal and search the keyword 'Intern'. You may apply for either or
both CAHS or TEHS positions.
2. Submit your application through the portal, including all supporting documents, and
three referees who are registered medical specialists.
The CAHS and TEHS health services will make employment offers to those applicants
who have met the recruitment requirements.
The health services will only contact the referees of short-listed applicants.
For more information, check the Northern Territory Department of Health website:
https://health.nt.gov.au/careers/medical-officers/cahs-jobs/interns
CONTACT:
Northern Territory Department of Health
Phone: (08) 89 9928362
Email: InternsNT.DoH@nt.gov.au
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TAS
Since 2017, the Department of Health has provided funding to develop rural primary care
rotations for interns in Tasmania through the Rural Junior Doctor Training Innovation
Fund.
This consists of 13-week rotations in a location that provides broad scope Rural
Generalist services to the community (primary care, emergency, inpatient care). This can
include a rural GP rotation. These rotations are available at the North West Regional
Hospital (NWRH), Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and the Royal Hobart Hospital
(RHH) and interns may be able to return to their student rural community.
CONTACT
Phone: 1300 135 513
Website:
https://doh.health.tas.gov.au/gp/about_us/tasmanian_rural_medical_generalist_pathway
2
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WA
In 2023 there will be intern positions available through WA Country Health Service
(WACHS) at Albany Health Campus, Bunbury Hospital, and Broome Hospital. This will
allow interns to spend their entire internship in a rural location
The application process for these positions requires selecting WACHS as the Primary
Employing Health Service (PEHS) when submitting an application through the PMCWA
(Postgraduate Medical Council of WA) centralised recruitment process.
Rural options for metropolitan-based interns also remain available with interns being able
to rotate to a rural hospital from Fiona Stanley Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, or Sir
Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Two pathways are available (in addition to standard application process):
1. Complete full term rural hospital internship
Select WA Country Health Service (WACHS) as preferred employer in process
Statement of rural interest
Rank of locations: Albany, Bunbury or Broome
2. Rural secondments
1+ term in a rural location
Albany, Bunbury, Broome, Geraldton, Hedland, Kalgoorlie
Indicate preference for 1+ rotation
Rank rural sites and write statement of interest
PMCWA
Website: www.pmcwa.org.au
Email: PMCWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Phone: (08) 6373 2302
Technical difficulties with the MedJobsWA system: medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au.
WACHS Medical Education Unit
Email: MEU@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 6553 0856
More information:
Website:
https://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/WACHS/Documents/Ourworkforce/eDoc_-_CO_-_2022_WACHS_Regional_Positions_Flyer.pdf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MEU. WACHS/
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
.
To our dearest international community,
A huge congratulations to everyone on approaching the end of your degree and well done
for all your hard work!! It's the last stretch and keep powering through because the
challenges that you are facing right now will prepare you for an amazing internship. At
AMSA ISN, we understand that as international students the pressure of securing an
internship can be daunting. So please reach out to your support systems and reach out to
AMSA ISN if we can support you in any way. We have carefully curated all the information
you need to know about internship applications in the next couple of pages to help make
it easier for you at this stressful time. I wish you all the very best with internships,
medicine and the future of your career as a soon-to-be doctor.
GENERAL ADVICE
ISN advises all candidates to apply broadly by filling up all available slots in their
application form.
Candidates should also apply interstate and the JDTP program to maximise their
chance.
Candidates should ensure that their CV has been prepared well to give them the best
chance at earning an internship position.
Seek help from a career advisor or your university’s dedicated careers service for your
CV and cover letters.
We encourage all candidates to ensure they meet the English language requirements
and sit the required English tests in a timely manner.
Join the “2022 Graduating International Students” Facebook group to stay updated. ISN is
also publishing its own Internship Guide specifically catered for international students. So
keep your eyes peeled for that one!!
MEVNI FONSEKA
2022 AMSA ISN CHAIR
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GENERAL
PRIORITY LIST
State
Priority
category
for same
state
Priority
category for
interstate
Application details
ACT Category 4 Category 5
Website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/careers/ medicaofficers
NSW Category 4 Category 5
Applications lodged online through the Prevocational
Training Application Program (PTAP)
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/educationandtraining/courses-and-programs/medicalgraduaterecruitment
NT Category F Category F Go to https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/ Search for “Intern”
QLD Group B Group C
Applications are submitted via online application portal
on the Queensland Health website:
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/ work-forus/clinical/medical/recruitment/intern
SA Category 3 Category 4
Internship in SA Job Pack https://www.samet.org.au/wpcontent/
uploads/2019/04/2019-Intern-Job-Pack.pdf
TAS Priority 2 Priority 4 -
VIC Priority 2 Priority 3
Applications must be lodged through the PMCV website
https://computermatching.pmcv.com.au/public/
matches/intern.cfm
WA N/A N/A
Applications need to be placed from MedJobsWA
https://www.pmcwa.org.au/recruitment/ internship/
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FGAMS
PRIORITY CATEGORIES
STATE
FGAMS PRIORITY CATEGORY FOR SAME
STATE
FGAMS PRIORITY CATEGORY FOR
INTERSTATE
ACT
Category 4: First round offer not guaranteed if
graduates of the Australian National University
Medical School
Category 5: First round offer not guaranteed
graduates of other Australian Universities
NSW
Priority 4: Medical graduates of NSW universities
who are not Australian/New Zealand citizens or
Australian permanent residents and who hold a visa
that allows them to work or are able to obtain a visa
to work.
Priority 5: Medical graduates of interstate or New
Zealand universities who are not Australian/New
Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents
and who hold a visa that allows them to work or are
able to obtain a visa to work in Australia.
NT
Category F: International applicants on a student
visa, now an Australian medical graduate who have:
Previous experience working/studying in NT/
rural, remote and Indigenous health location/s.
Category F: International applicants on a student
visa, now an Australian medical graduate who have:
Previous experience working/studying in NT/
rural, remote and Indigenous health location/s.
QLD
Group B: Medical graduates of Australian (interstate)
or New Zealand universities who are
Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian
permanent residents; or
Medical graduates of Queensland universities
who are Australian/New Zealand citizens or
Australian permanent residents who do not meet
the criteria outlined in Group A.
Group C: Medical graduates of Australian
(Queensland or interstate) or New Zealand
universities who are NOT Australian / New Zealand
citizens or Australian permanent residents who:
Currently hold a visa that allows them to work in
Australia; or
Will need to obtain a visa to work in Australia.
SA
Category 3: Australian Temporary Residents and
New Zealand Permanent Residents
3.1: Medical Students from a South Australian
University.
Category 4: Australian Temporary Residents and
New Zealand Permanent Residents
4.1: Medical graduates from an interstate or
New Zealand University
TAS
Priority 2: Australian temporary resident Tasmanian
trained full-fee paying medical graduates.
Priority 4: Australian temporary resident interstatetrained
full-fee paying medical graduates.
VIC
Priority 2: Australian temporary resident graduates
(i.e. international students) of Victorian medical
schools.
Priority 3: Australian permanent resident graduates
of interstate or New Zealand universities (including
previous residents of Victoria);
Australian/NZ temporary resident graduates of
interstate universities;
Graduates from an overseas campus of an
Australian/New Zealand University accredited by
the Australian Medical Council.
WA
All interns are employed by a Primary Employing
Health Service (PEHS).
All interns are employed by a Primary Employing
Health Service (PEHS).
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TEMPORARY
VISA OPTIONS
Below is a summary of the temporary visa options for international students, and a
comparison of their eligibility criteria, their processing time, and visa length. Ideally, subclass
485 is the simplest option which does not require any sponsorship from employers/hospitals
VISA TYPE SUBCLASS 485 SUBCLASS 482 SUBCLASS 407
ELIGIBILITY
Graduate Work Stream (first
student visa granted before 5
November 2011)
Post-Study Work Stream (first
student granted on or after 5
November 2011)
Temporary Skill Shortage
Visa
Employer sponsorship
needed
Training Visa
Employer
sponsorship needed
PROCESSING
TIME
Graduate Work Stream:
75% of applications: 4
months
90% of applications: 4
months
Post-study Work Stream: 75% of
applications: 71 days 90% of
applications: 4 months
75% of applications: 35
days
90% of applications: 69
days
75% of applications:
86 days
90% of applications:
4 months
VISA LENGTH
18 months – Graduate Work
2 years – Post-Study
Most cases 2 years
Up to 2 years
COST
From AUD1,650
Short term: AUD1,265
Medium term: AUD2,645
From AUD310
NOTE
Organise health exams early
Must apply onshore within the
first 6 months of course
completion
For Graduate Work Stream, must
apply for skills assessment with
Medical Board of Australia –
Provisional Registration is
sufficient
For Post-Study Work Stream, must
nominate the occupation Medical
Practitioners NEC [253999]
Check with hospital for
sponsor nomination. In
limited situations, 2 years
of clinical placement have
been recognised at postqualifications
experience
Nominate the occupation
Resident Medical Officer
[253112]
Make sure your
sponsoring
organisation has
been approved or
has applied to
become a sponsor
Your sponsor must
have submitted a
nomination
application
MORE INFO
https://immi.homeaffairs.
gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/ visalisting/temporarygraduate-485
https://immi.homeaffairs.
gov.au/visas/gettingavisa/visa-listing/
temporary-skillshortage-
482
https://immi.homeaf
fairs.
gov.au/visas/gettinga
-visa/visa-listing/
training-407
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PATHWAY TO PERMANENT
RESIDENCY (PR)
Following completion of internship, students are eligible to apply for general registration and PR
under the occupation Medical Practitioners NEC [253999]. Below are the common pathways that
previous year students used and successfully gained PR.
TYPES OF
VISA
SUBCLASS 189 SUBCLASS 190
ELIGIBILITY
Point Tested Stream
Must nominate the
occupation Medical
Practitioners NEC
[253999]
Skilled Nominated visa Must nominate the
occupation Medical Practitioners NEC [253999]
PROCESSING
TIME
75% of applications:
13 months 90% of
applications: 13
months
75% of applications: 9 months
90% of applications: 14 months
VISA LENGTH Permanently Permanently
COST From AUD4,045 From AUD4,045
NOTE
Very competitive –
applicants need high
points to be invited to
apply for Visa 189
Less competitive than Visa 189
State specific which usually favors applicants
who are already living and working in that state
Requires that the state you are planning to work
in has a skills shortage for “Medical practitioner
NEC” – Check here for updated lists:
https://immi.homeaffairs. gov.au/visas/getting-avisa/
visa-listing/skilled-nominated190#Eligibility
After granted, applicants are usually required to
live, study and work in that state for 2 years
MORE INFO
https://immi.homeaff
airs.gov.au/
visas/getting-avisa/visa-listing/
skilled-independent-
189
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/ visas/getting-avisa/visa-listing/
skilled-nominated-190
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Points Calculator
Points are calculated based on various factors such as age, qualifications, English level
etc. Calculate your points here:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/ onlineforms/points/calculator
Improve your Points
Maximise scores in IELTS, PTE or any recognized English tests
Taking the Credentialed Community Language (CCL) Test if bi- or multilingual. Check here
for more information: https://www.naati.com.au/other-information/ccl-testing/
Graduating from a rural university
Having a Master in research or PhD
Internship year is counted as 1 year work experience which gives extra points
VISA ENGLISH
REQUIREMENTS
482/485 Visa
You are exempt from proving your English requirements if you:
(a) Hold a passport from a recognised country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand,
Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America); or
(b) Have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in at least a secondary level
institution and where most classes were in English.
Alternatively, you will need to obtain an acceptable grade within 3 years of the visa
application in an English language test, AHPRA registration requires the test to be
conducted within 2 year.
See more here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/
temporary-skill-shortage-482/sufficient-english
407 Visa
Applicants are required to have Functional English.
Read more about this here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-ourrequirements/english-language/functionalenglish
Subclass 189/190
Visa Requires “English competency.”
You are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United
States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland, with your application;
or you have obtained an English language test results.
You can get extra points if you achieve a high score on the language tests.
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AHPRA English Requirements
English language proficiency requirements: https://bit.ly/37GQVIM. There are a lot of
exceptions/exemptions, so check which category you fall into. Students should take English
tests as soon as possible. To summarise, you need to:
1. Have completed primary, secondary and tertiary education in a recognised country
(Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or
United States of America); or
2. Completed 2 years of secondary + tertiary education in a recognised country; or
3. Completed 6 years of continuous study in a recognised country; or
4. Received a minimum score in an English proficiency exam:
With the exam having been completed within the last 2 years or
“More than two years before the date you lodge your application for registration if, in
the period since the test result was obtained, you:
have been continuously enrolled in a Board-approved program of study (which
commenced within 12 months of the date of the test) and undertook subjects in
each semester, with no break from study apart from the education provider’s
scheduled holidays
lodge your application for registration within 12 months of completing the Board
approved program of study (i.e. med school in Australia)
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SUMMARY FLOWCHART
Ready to apply for Internship
Employer Sponsorship
No
Yes
Subclass 482
Temporary
Skill Shortage
First student visa granted
before Nov 11 2011
First student visa granted
on/after Nov 11 2011
Subclass 407
Training Visa
Graduate Work Stream
Post Study
Ready to Apply for PR (Select
Medical Practitioner NEC)
Subclass 189
Point Tested Stream
Subclass 190
Skill Nominated Visa
Congrats!
You are now a PR
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JUNIOR DOCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The Junior Doctor Training Program — Private Hospital Stream (JDTP), previously known as
the Commonwealth Medical Internship (CMI), is a federally funded initiative for
international students who have completed their entire medical education in Australian
universities. It supports PGY1-3 placements for medical graduates in private hospitals
across Australia, with all doctors completing at least one rural rotation. For more info visit:
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/junior-doctor-training-program
PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS
Private Hospitals funded to deliver the Private Hospital Stream are:
Mater Health Services North Queensland (PGY1)
Mercy Health and Aged Care Central QLD - Friendly Society Hospital, Bundaberg; Mater
Private Hospital, Bundaberg; Bundaberg Base Hospital, Bundaberg; Mackay Base
Hospital, Mackay; Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Mackay (PGY1, PGY2, PGY3)
MQ Health (Macquarie University Hospital) (delivering PGY1 places)
St John of God Ballarat Hospital: Grampians Intern Training Program (PGY1)
Mater Hospital Sydney (PGY1)
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney (PGY1)
Ramsay Health Care WA (Joondalup) (PGY1, PGY2, PGY3)
Greenslopes Private Hospital (PGY1, PGY2, PGY3)
Calvary Health Care Riverina (PGY2)
ELIGIBILITY
Under the PHS, participating private hospitals must prioritise eligible international full fee
paying medical graduates from onshore Australian medical schools (referred to as ‘Priority
One’ category). Should the PHS places not be filled with applicants from the Priority One
category, private hospitals may recruit eligible applicants with provisional registration
(referred to as ‘Priority Two’ category).
PRIORITY ONE CATEGORY
Will be allocated to onshore Australian-trained final year medical students who are eligible
for an internship under the PHS. Final year medical students must meet all of the following
eligibility criteria to be considered:
Be a full-fee paying international student completing their medical degree during the
current calendar year from an onshore medical school in Australia, having completed all
of their medical degree in Australia (short-term elective rotations completed offshore
will not exclude applicants provided rotations have university approval)
Meet the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) English language proficiency requirements
for registration purposes (provisional registration as a medical practitioner cannot be
obtained without meeting this standard)
Not an Australian Citizen
Commit to obtaining an appropriate visa to work in Australia during the internship year
(refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for details
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/).
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PRIORITY TWO CATEGORY
Will be considered when the list of Priority One applicants is exhausted and there are vacant
PHS internship positions available. Priority Two applicants must meet all of the following
eligibility criteria to be considered:
Have met MBA provisional registration requirements as a medical practitioner
Have met the MBA English language proficiency requirements for registration purposes
(provisional registration as a medical practitioner cannot be obtained without meeting
this standard)
Commit to obtaining an appropriate visa to work in Australia during the internship year
(refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for details
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/)
For more information, please refer to
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/ Content/work-junior-doctortraining-program-private-hospital-stream
Further enquiries should be directed to: PHS2022@health.gov.au
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DOCTORS WITH DISABILITIES
AUSTRALIA (DWDA)
Doctors with Disabilities Australia (‘DWDA’) aims to advocate for and provide connection
for doctors and medical students with disabilities. We have worked with students, doctors,
medical schools, organisations and institutions to enable inclusion in medicine. DWDA
works to create structural change as well as supporting individuals in whatever way
possible.
Currently, there is little data on disability representation in the medical profession.
Anecdotally, we understand that disability representation in medicine is disproportional
compared to the population of with disability in the community. This is partly due to general
barriers that people with disability have in accessing education and training, but also due to
specific barriers within the medical profession.
Over the last few years, we have been pleased to see universities, hospitals, Australian
Medical Association and the Medical Deans of Australia New Zealand adopting a more
inclusive approach. However, medical students and doctors continue to experience barriers
within the profession at all levels.
Per Sir Bert Massie in the 2007 British Medical Association Publication Disability equality in
the medical profession’, "By welcoming more disabled medical students and by retaining
more disabled doctors in employment the profession will improve its outward facing service
and better reflect modern society."
Dr. Dinesh Palipana
Australian doctor, lawyer,
scientist and disability
advocate. He is the first
quadriplegic medical intern
in Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Hannah Jackson
Hobart GP and senior university
lecturer with osteogenesis
imperfecta. One of the cofounders
of Doctors with
Disabilities Australia (DWDA).
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AUSTRALIAN
CAPITAL
TERRITORY
(ACT)
ACT AMA
ACT New Graduate
Perspective
ACT Overview
Canberra Health
Services
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ACT AMA
Dear Colleagues
Firstly, I wanted to congratulate AMSA on the production of the 2023 Internship Guide and
thank them for the opportunity to contribute to the Guide on behalf of AMA ACT.
While the graduates of the ANU Medical School already know that the ACT is a great
place to live, study and work, not every prospective intern knows that Canberra has a
great combination of city convenience, national institutions, and quick traveling times,
with the added bonus of the bush and coast on your doorstep.
The ACT's major teaching hospital is the Canberra Hospital, with other networked training
sites at Calvary in north Canberra, Goulburn Base Hospital and the South East Regional
Hospital at Bega offering rotations across south eastern NSW.
Combine this with the big ideas and national agenda that's the heart of Canberra and you
can understand why an internship in the ACT offers many opportunities that aren't always
obvious at first glance.
INTERN SUPPORT
Locally, the AMA ACT offers support and guidance to interns and other junior doctors
covering the two major areas of workplace relations and careers.
As I write this in mid-2022, we are about to begin bargaining for a new enterprise
agreement and intend to concentrate on issues focusing on enhanced education
allowances and access to exam and conference leave, workforce triggers to identify
excessive JMO workloads, together with the perennial issues around overtime.
If you have any queries about your workplace rights or entitlements you can always get in
contact with AMA ACT for quick advice and support.
While competitive remuneration is important, I want you to know that we understand that
career opportunities are also a key consideration for you. Career and training
opportunities are constantly expanding in Canberra and will continue to grow as the local
region itself continues to grow rapidly.
The AMA ACT offers advice and practical assistance as you move through your career -
help with CVs and practical sessions on interview skills - just to mention two.
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ACT AMA
Whether it be the convenience of living and working in Canberra or the opportunities that
the local network training sites offer, the ACT is a great place to consider for an internship
and the AMA ACT is here to help you every step of the way.
I look forward to meeting you in Canberra.
Prof Walter Abhayaratna
President
AMA (ACT) Ltd
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ACT NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Congrats! The sacrifices have finally paid off. Take a moment to cherish the fun, embarrassing, and
sometimes difficult times you and your friends faced together over the last few years. Be proud of yourself
for making it out the other end! I hope you will have an amazing summer before embarking on this exciting,
new, fulfilling role of an intern.
In Canberra, you may be working in one or more of the following hospitals over the course of your four
terms in either The Canberra Hospital, Calvary Public Hospital or Goulburn Base Hospital. There is also an
option to do an 28-month programme at Bega Hospital. The majority of the intern cohort will comprise of
ANU graduates. As an ANU graduate myself, I can assure you that collegiality is a core value of the cohort
and we look forward to having you join us!
I’m currently at the end of Term 1 in Emergency at Canberra Hospital. It has been an absolute joy to work
here. The support from consultants, registrars, nursing and allied health staff is unparalleled. I have been
encouraged to go beyond my comfort zone, building on my clinical and procedural skills with full
confidence that the team is always there to support and teach me. There are lots of opportunities for
Canberra interns beyond the wards. You can participate in: 1) research projects with senior clinicians, 2)
advocacy for CRMEC, AMA and JMOA, and 3) teaching clinical skills sessions for the Year 3 and Year 4
medical students.
This year Canberra Health Services have made some big changes to improve intern teaching and wellbeing.
We have scheduled weekly teaching sessions, case-based sessions, and simulation sessions. We
have dedicated prevocational education officers who are always there to support the interns who are facing
difficult times on their rotations. I have personally found the team to be very responsive and supportive -
and to top it off - the hospital’s policy is in favour of paying junior doctors all the overtime hours worked!
The most vaccinated city in the world is a great place to live in! The growing food/coffee culture, art,
beautiful natural landscapes, amazing sunsets, and almost no traffic are just some of the reasons why
you’ll love Canberra. You don’t have to deal with rain everyday (like when I was back in Melbourne). The only
downside is that the closest beach is a 2 hour drive away, but with your new salary weekends at the coast
are well-deserved!
Choosing where you go next year is an important decision and you should consider what is best for you
professionally, socially and emotionally. I would encourage you to apply to as many places as you can and
embrace a new challenge! In Canberra, we will support you through your professional journey, and you will
gain some amazing friends to share the weekends at the coast or snow with. I wish you the very best for
the next year, go get ‘em!
Dr. Vishal-Rai Sidhu
Canberra Hospital
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ACT OVERVIEW
Canberra is a great place to actively
pursue your dreams. As Australia’s
capital, big ideas emerge, circulate
and grow in Canberra thanks to
unique links between leading
thinkers in business, government,
education and research. With a
population of over 400 000 people,
Canberra and the greater ACT region
offers all the excitement and
advantages of city living without the
traffic, pollution and stress of larger
cities, making it an extremely
desirable place to live. Here interns
and residents can enjoy world-class
festivals, facilities, entertainment,
outdoor pursuits, dining, shopping
and a calendar overflowing with
cultural, sporting and youth-specific
events. Canberra is a carefully
planned city, so getting around is
easy with most things being within a
20-minute drive. More than 2,400
kilometres of dedicated bicycle
tracks, trails and lanes connect each
of the major CBD areas in the city. In
addition, the ACT’s public transport
system, ACTION, is a fast and
reliable bus service. Canberra is also
a safe city, with one of the lowest
crime rates of any major Australian
city, and an inclusive and welcoming
community. Finally, careers at ACT
Health recognise and reward skill
and experience, with progression
through clinical, research, education
and management pathways at all
levels. HOW TO APPLY More
information and instructions on the
internship application process will be
available on the ACT Health website
closer to the application date.
PRIORITY LISTINGS
Category 1a (Guaranteed First Round
Offer) Domestic Graduates of the
Australian National University Medical
School
Category 1b Guaranteed First Round Offer
(capped at SIX) – Domestic Graduates of
NSW Universities.
Category 1c Guaranteed First Round Offer
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Graduates of other Australian Universities
(who provide a statutory declaration
regarding Aboriginality)
Category 2 First Round Offer Not
Guaranteed Graduates of other Australian
Universities who completed Year 12 studies
in the ACT.
Category 3 First Round Offer Not
Guaranteed International Student
Graduates of the Australian National
University Medical School.
Category 4 First Round Offer Not
Guaranteed Graduates of other Australian
Universities.
Category 5 First Round Offer Not
Guaranteed Graduates of Australian
University campuses outside of Australia
accredited by the Australian Medical
Council.
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CANBERRA
HEALTH SERVICES
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*6 GUARANTEED TO
NSW STUDENTS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Canberra Hospital, Calvary Public
Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital, South
East Regional Hospital (Bega)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, O&G,
Cardiology,
Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Hospital in
the Home, Infectious Diseases,
Neurology, Renal, Respiratory Medicine,
Geriatrics, Haematology, Medical
Oncology, Medical and Surgical Relief,
Cardiothoracic Surgery, ENT/
Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery,
Plastics, Vascular Surgery, Urology, and
Orthopaedics
The Canberra and Calvary Hospitals are
the home hospitals for this network. All
interns will have rotations at the Canberra
Hospital. The Canberra Hospital has
approximately 606 beds and busy
outpatient clinics. It is a major tertiary
trauma and teaching hospital, associated
with the ANU, and covers many
specialties. Calvary Public Hospital is a
162 bed public teaching hospital, also
associated with the ANU.
REASONS TO APPLY CHS
offers quality education and training
conditions in a large tertiary hospital, with
the opportunity for rural rotations.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Janelle Corey
Director, Medical Officer Credentialing,
Employment and Training Unit Canberra
Health Services
Phone: 5124 2507
Email: janelle.corey@act.gov.au
BASIC INFORMATION
Interns at Canberra Health Services
(CHS) do 4 terms a year. CHS offers
highly competitive rates of pay and
excellent working conditions. Competitive
remuneration for medical officers, in
addition to an attractive education
allowance are also offered to interns and
residents. Employee salary packaging
with the full Public Benevolent Institution
FBT concession is available. Some
reimbursement of relocation expenses is
available to medical officers recruited
from interstate or overseas.
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NEW
SOUTH
WALES
(NSW)
NSW AMA
NSW New Graduate Perspective
NSW Overview
NSW Rural Training
NSW Hospital Health Check
Network 1: Inner West & Western Plains
Network 2: Bankers & Campers
Network 3: Concord, Canterbury & Broken Hill
Network 4: South West Sydney & Tweed Heads
Network 5: North Shore & Port Macquarie
Network 6: Hornsby & Northern Beaches
Network 7: Central Coast
Network 8: St Geoge, Sutherland, Albury and Griffith
Network 9: From Coast to Coast
Network 10: Eastern to Greater Southern
Network 11: Ocean Eleven
Network 12: Hunter New England
Network 13: Westnet
Network 14: Nepean & Blue Mountains
Network 15: Central West
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NSW AMA
YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
A powerful voice for the medical profession
Congratulations on graduating medical school, and welcome to the profession! You are
about to embark on a career that is equal parts challenging as it is rewarding. Whilst
we’re still stuck in the COVID-19 pandemic, you may feel a bit overwhelmed embarking
on your career in this rapidly changing environment. Despite the difficult times we face,
I want to highlight that it is a fascinating and rewarding time to be in medicine – as
doctors, we are privileged to play an important role to our patients during this critical
period.
As Interns, you now have the opportunity to utilise the knowledge you have recently
gained to make a profound difference in people’s lives. The responsibility you have as a
doctor can sometimes seem daunting, but it’s important to remember that medicine is
a team sport. Your supervisors recognise the difficult start to your career that you’ve
had, and are ready to field your questions. I want to reassure you that AMA (NSW) is
also here to support you throughout your career in medicine, even in the most
challenging of times.
As you journey through your training, I encourage you to utilise the many resources that
are available to you. AMA (NSW) offers significant support and resources to doctors-intraining
(DITs), at both an individual and collective level.
What can AMA (NSW) do for YOU?
Our Workplace Relations Team provides comprehensive support to assist DITs with
individual workplace matters. Our experienced advisors can provide advice and
assistance in relation to:
Terms and conditions of employment
Rates of pay
Underpayment of overtime advice
Safe hours and rostering
Unfair dismissal
Performance management meetings
Bullying and harassment matters
Workplace investigations
Training disputes
Registration requirements
Medico-legal advice
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We also offer a Careers Service to support you throughout your career, including CV
review and development, and interview preparation sessions. Online or phone
meetings can be arranged depending on your availability.
If you have a question or need help, please contact us on
workplace@amansw.com.au or phone 02 9439 8822.
What can AMA (NSW) do for DITs and the profession?
As one of the most powerful voices for doctors, we have a long track record of
effective advocacy. The AMA is involved in a broad range of issues, including gender
equity, vocational training requirements, and training pipeline issues. An example of
our advocacy is the Hospital Health Check survey which highlights the best parts of
our system, and the areas where work is needed to ensure DITs are well-supported to
provide patient care. In 2022, AMA (NSW) will be conducting the sixth annual
Hospital Health Check survey.
The HHC results have been key in achieving advocacy wins for DITs:
Online unrostered Overtime Claims
Expansion of unrostered overtime work that doesn’t require prior approval
Minimum 10-hour breaks between rostered shifts and 14-hour maximum shift
duration
JMO Wellbeing and Support Plan
As a DIT, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have the power to make change, however
these are the types of wins that are possible by being involved in AMA (NSW). By
joining AMA (NSW), you not only gain access to a wide range of individual support
services and resources, but you are also contributing to the improvement of working
conditions for you and your colleagues.
Best Wishes,
Dr Danielle McMullen
President, AMA (NSW)
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NSW NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Hey, well done on getting here! If you’re reading this, you’re likely in your final year (or perhaps
you’re close to it and just snooping to see what all the fuss is about). Med school is almost done
and that’s a huge deal! Congratulations.
If you’re thinking about doing your internship in NSW (good choice) it is a big place; with 15
separate networks as well as individual rural hospitals where you can apply to undertake your
internship – there are lots of wonderful options to choose from! Something to consider when
you’re putting in preferences is where you want to be (and this might be affected by where your
support network or family are, where you think you’d like to end up, or whether you’re up for a
grand adventure); other important factors might be the terms available at the network and the
average JMO experience - although this obviously varies widely even within the same network or
hospital. One of the best ways to get more information is to search within your contacts for
someone who is a current/recent JMO at that network and ask them about it! AMA also publishes
the results of its “hospital health check” survey which may give you a general guide.
I also encourage you to look at the HETI application guides carefully (including things like rural
preferential pathway, the direct regional pathway, and so on) to make life a lot easier for yourself.
NSWMSC also has an internship group for prospective NSW interns where you can share
information and ask questions from others. And don’t be afraid to apply outside NSW either!
Expand your horizons if you can – there are plenty of great places around Australia to be a JMO.
And remember that wherever you go, you’ll do an internship - with all of its challenges and joys -
even if where you end up isn’t your top preference right now. I have plenty of friends who are
having a wonderful experience at their 2nd, 3rd, or 13th preference.
Finally, a word about internship itself - it’s tough at times, with lots of hours depending on which
rotation you’re on, and there will be plenty of foreign, difficult, or stressful situations that you will
overcome. Being flexible, willing to learn, and being ready to ask for help will be fantastic attitudes
that will help you. But internship is also a wonderful experience where you finally get to put your
skills as a junior doctor to use, actually help patients, and be part of a team. And you’ll do it all
with a wonderful cohort of fellow JMOs who will be there to share the joys and the hardships.
Good luck to you wherever you go – I know you’ll have a fantastic time!
Sam Gerami
JMO, Network 7 (Central Coast LHD)
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NSW OVERVIEW
The Health Education and Training Institute
(HETI) is the NSW body responsible for the
allocation of internship positions to applicants.
It does this online through the Prevocational
Training Application Program (PTAP). There
are 4 recruitment pathway options available to
applicants:
1. Optimised Allocation Pathway (main
pathway)
2. Aboriginal Medical Workforce Recruitment
Pathway
3. Rural Preferential Recruitment Pathway
4. Direct Regional Allocation Pathway
Eligible applicants can apply through one or
more of the pathways. More information about
each of these can be found on the HETI
website.
NSW realises that no single health care
Prevocational Trainer Provider can provide all
the training and experience required to prepare
new doctors for the diverse range of medical
practice, so providers in NSW are organised
into 15 training ‘networks’ that deliver
education and training to a group of
prevocational trainees in Postgraduate Year
One (PGY1) as interns and Postgraduate Year
Two (PGY2) as residents. The positions offered
by HETI mean that Prevocational Trainees are
able to complete both PGY1 and PGY2 in a
single network. The network will assign a home
hospital for trainees, and it is expected that the
trainee will complete at least one term in the
two year period outside the home hospital.
An applicant’s recruitment to a prevocational
training position in NSW will depend on their
chosen recruitment pathway, but will primarily
be based on the order in which applicants rank
hospital network preferences in their online
application. To be eligible to apply, applicants
must be completing their degree this year, or in
the past 2 years at an AMC accredited school
in Australia or New Zealand. Applicants must
not have previously commenced an internship
or worked as a doctor.
In addition, applicants must be an Australian
or New Zealand citizen, be an Australian
Permanent Resident or valid temporary
Australian resident, or be a holder of an
unrestricted work visa for the duration of their
prevocational training. Applicants must
provide a list of documents that have been
certified by a Justice of Peace (this list can be
found on the HETI website here:
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/_data/assets/pd
f_file/0008/576476/Applicant-Guide-Medical-
Intern-Recruitment-2023-clinical-year.pdf.
They must also meet the Medical Board of
Australia’s English language proficiency
requirements, available here:
http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/. Successful
applicants will only receive ONE recruitment
offer via a pathway and no further offers will
be made by HETI through any recruitment
pathway for the clinical year. For more
information and resources, see the HETI
Applicant Guide for Medical Graduate
Recruitment linked above.
Applicants fall under 1 of 6 priority categories
that determine the order of internship offers.
Category 1 (NSW university graduates and
Australian permanent residents) applicants
are the only guaranteed NSW interns. After
offers have been made to Category 1
applicants, offers may be made to Categories
2 to 6, depending on position availability.
There is no longer an application fee for
Category 3 students.
KEY DATES
May 9th 2023: Medical graduate
applications open on HETI website
June 9th 2023: Medical graduate
applications close
CONTACT DETAILS
Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)
Website: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/
Phone: (02) 9844 6562
Email: heti-internship@health.nsw.gov.au
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NSW RURAL
TRAINING
RURAL PREFERENTIAL RECRUITMENT (RPR) PATHWAY
The RPR is a merit based recruitment process that allocates medical graduates to
internship positions in rural NSW. As you will see in the number of predicted internships
section, rural hospitals will have allocated positions for RPR pathway applicants. These
positions are offered prior to positions in regional or metropolitan areas, as it is a
preferential pathway.
All medical graduates are eligible to apply. Applications open Monday May 9th 2022 and
close 11:59 Thursday June 9th 2022. Rural hospitals will review applicants and contact
those they wish to interview. Interviews will be held between Monday 20th June 2022 to
Thursday 30th June 2022.
TWO STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete a NSW internship application using the Prevocational Training Application
Program (PTAP) on the HETI website.
On the JMO Career Portal, complete a separate application for each rural hospital you
wish to apply to work in.
Applicants who do not receive an RPR offer will automatically be moved to the next
recruitment pathway based on their preferences selected in PTAP. Successful applicants
will receive a maximum of ONE offer from NSW for the 2022 clinical year. For more details,
visit the HETI website: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-andprograms/medical-graduate-recruitment/rural-preferential-recruitment.
RPR HOSPITALS:
Albury Wodonga Health General Information
Broken Hill Health Service General Information
Coffs Harbour Health Campus General Information
Dubbo Base Hospital General Information
Lismore Base Hospital General Information
Manning Base Hospital General Information
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital General Information
Orange Health Service General Information
Port Macquarie Base Hospital General Information
The Maitland Hospital General Information
The Tweed Hospital General Information
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital General Information
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NSW HOSPITAL
HEALTH SURVEY
Last year in 2021, the NSW Australian Medical Association (AMA) surveyed 1,747 doctorsin-training
(DIT), which accounted for more than 25% of all DITs working in NSW. Because
many DITs rotate through multiple hospitals and health services, all participants were
asked to answer questions based on the one hospital in which they had worked the most in
the last 12 months. The data gathered from the survey was used to provide hospitals with a
grade in six different domains and to calculate an overall rating for each facility.
For more details on the result of this survey visit:
http://www.amansw.com.au/hospital-health-check-2021-key-findings/
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INNER WEST &
WESTERN PLAINS
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12 RPR POSITIONS AT
THE DUBBO HEALTH
SERVICE AND 4
NETWORK ROTATION
POSITIONS.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Dubbo Base
Hospital, Balmain Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
BASIC INFORMATION
TRPA is the oldest teaching hospital of
the oldest medical school (USYD) in
Australia. RPA is centrally located and
well serviced by public transport, with onsite
parking also available. There are only
three hospitals in the network: RPA,
Dubbo and Balmain. There is an
affordable gymnasium ($1/day), and
several good cafés in close proximity.
Close to the city, it sits amongst a hub of
activity on Missenden Rd and is in close
proximity to many great areas to live in
(Newtown, Glebe, Camperdown).
REASONS TO APPLY CHS
RPA provides a range of specialty
services arguably unmatched in Australia,
namely:
High levels of supervision by the
best-trained registrars in the country,
including in an after hours context;
Many established research facilities–
research is an area of strength and
expertise at RPA; and
An MDOK program– a multifaceted
program designed to help combat
burnout and improve wellbeing.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Michelle McWhirter
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 9515 5545
Email:
michelle.mcwhirter@sswahs.nsw.gov.
au
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BANKERS &
CAMPERS
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Campbelltown/Camden Hospital,
Bankstown-Lidcombe and Bowral
Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
BASIC INFORMATION
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a mere
20km from the city centre and is a 433
bed Principal Referral Teaching Hospital
and part of the South Western Sydney
Local Health District. A comprehensive
range of medical and surgical specialties
are available, which include world class
diagnostic and critical care services.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital prides
itself on having a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere with a commitment to
providing career opportunities and staff
development. All interns/RMOs here
should expect to undertake rotation to
Campbelltown and Bowral Hospitals.
Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals
consist of two campuses administered
under a joint management structure.
Campbelltown campus is focused on
providing acute health care and Camden
is focused on aged and palliative care
services. Combined, the service currently
consists of 350 beds. In addition,
Campbelltown Hospital is undergoing a
significant redevelopment and
refurbishment project. Construction of a
new clinical services building is underway
with an expected completion date of mid
2022. There will be increased services in
women’s health, children’s health, nuclear
medicine, dental services, a larger
emergency department and modern
mental health units. Campbelltown also
has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
with a commitment to supporting and
training junior staff. Campbelltown is
also closely linked to Western Sydney
University
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REASONS TO APPLY
The District actively promotes
research and provides teaching for
undergraduates, postgraduates and
health service professionals. In
March 2017 the newly constructed
Western Sydney University Clinical
Building was opened, which is
situated on the grounds of
Campbelltown Hospital. The building
houses state of the art tutorial rooms,
clinical skills labs, conference and
meeting rooms, auditoriums, the
clinical library and professorial suites.
On-site accommodation is available
at Campbelltown Hospital and is
available for rotating Medical Officers
on a short term basis at a nominal
fee.
The Hospital also offers a wide range
of facilities including an auditorium,
and a series of conference and
meeting rooms of varying sizes.
Currently Campbelltown offers free
onsite vehicle parking. Once
construction of the new multi-story
car park is complete the campus will
offer paid parking.
Fresh+ Café is on-site with several
restaurants and coffee shops within
walking distance and 24 hour on-site
security staff.
CONCORD,
CANTERBURY &
BROKEN HILL
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3 RPR POSITIONS AT THE
BROKEN HILL HOSPITAL.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Concord Repatriation General Hospital,
Canterbury Hospital and Broken Hill
Health Service
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Richa Prasai
JMO Manager Bankstown-Lidcombe
Email: richa.prasai@health.nsw.gov.au
Jamie Brewin
JMO Manager Campbelltown/Camden
Email: jamie.brewin@health.nsw.gov.au
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BASIC INFORMATION
Interns rotate in a 5 term year within the
network and secondment to our rural
hospital includes accommodation and
travel. The position holder will be required
to participate in the after-hours roster and
undertake a nights relief term as part of
their rotation. The doctor is a key person
who works closely with all members of
staff and must work as part of and
contribute to a multi- disciplinary team.
They must also deal with matters of an
urgent or sensitive nature and have the
ability to exercise discretion, sensitivity
and maintain confidentiality. Works
cooperatively within a team environment
and actively contributes to team activities
including pro-actively participating in
team meetings and decision making
processes.
REASONS TO APPLY
Concord Hospital is known for its
collegiality and a very supportive senior
staff and administration cohort. Offers an
extensive education and training program
with protected teaching. Affiliated with
the University of Sydney and
collaborations with RMOA, JMO Quality
and Risk Committee, Concord Institute of
Academic Surgery and MDOK.
CONCORD HOSPITAL
Concord Hospital is situated close to the
City on the Parramatta River, thus
enjoying expansive views extending to
the Sydney Harbour Bridge on one side,
and the beautiful Blue Mountains on the
other. The hospital has a long tradition of
providing care to the veteran community
and today, provides health care to the
inner west of Sydney. Concord
Repatriation General Hospital is a
principal referral facility and a teaching
hospital of the University of Sydney.
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We offer a comprehensive range of
specialty and subspecialty services, many
recognised nationally and internationally
as centres of excellence.
The hospital is linked to Concord Centre
for Mental Health which is on site.
Redevelopment Stage 1 of the new
Concord Hospital is currently underway
with a planned opening in late 2021.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
The following terms that are available for
Interns are: Renal Medicine, Cardiology,
Neurology, Gastroenterology, General
Medicine, Geriatrics, Medical Oncology,
Respiratory, Rehabilitation Medicine,
Psychiatry, Palliative Care, Emergency,
Breast Endocrine, Cardiothoracic and
Head and Neck Surgery, General Surgery,
Plastics and Reconstruction, Colorectal
Surgery,
Ophthalmology,
Urology/Gynaecology, Upper GI Surgery,
Orthopaedics and Vascular Surgery.
The following terms that are available for
post graduate year 2 onward include:
Dermatology, Drug Health Services,
Endocrinology, Haematology, Hospital in
the Home, Clinical Governance,
Immunology and Rheumatology,
Infectious Diseases, Paediatrics,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive
Care and Neurosurgery. ENT term at
Concord is offered via the Surgical Skills
Network and Anatomical Pathology is via
negotiation.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Allocations and Development
Unit
Email: SLHD-
ConcordMADU@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9767 7097

CANTERBURY HOSPITAL
Canterbury Hospital is an acute general
metropolitan district hospital situated 12
km south of Concord Hospital and 15 km
SW of the GPO. It is part of the Sydney
Local Health District, which comprises
Balmain, Canterbury, Concord, Concord
Centre for Mental Health, Royal Prince
Alfred and the Sydney Dental Hospitals.
Canterbury Hospital services a
population of 230,000 with two-thirds
speaking a language other than English
as its first language. The main language
groups are Greek, Italian, Arabic,
Vietnamese, Chinese, Bengali and
Korean. More recently, a significant
number of refugees and humanitarian
entrants have come from Burma, Nepal,
Sierra Leone, Iraq,
Pakistan, and Sudan.
Opening in 1929 with 28 beds, it
underwent redevelopment in 1998 and its
200 beds covers the broad scope of
emergency medicine, general medicine
and surgery, ENT surgery, urology,
orthopaedics, hand surgery, obstetrics
and gynaecology, paediatrics,
anaesthetics, high dependency,
psychiatry, drug and alcohol, aged care
and rehabilitation and some outpatient
clinics. It is supported by a Hospital in
the Home Service. Despite its size,
Canterbury Hospital plays an integral role
within the local community in the
provision of acute care medicine, with its
Emergency Department attending to over
46,000 presentations in the 2018-2019
year.
Canterbury Hospital also plays a
significant role in the delivery of maternal
services, with a significantly higher
fertility rate than NSW overall.
However, women within its catchment
tend to present later for antenatal care
and together with a lower levels of
vaccination, suggest that an overall
poorer maternal health profile.
Broken Hill Health Service
Part of Far West LHD, Broken Hill, also
known as The Silver City, is a great place
to live. It has a rich and colourful history
and is renowned for its art and creativity,
beautiful weather and outback lifestyle.
You will find Broken Hill particularly
friendly and welcoming, with a strong
sense of family and community. Broken
Hill is a self-reliant, strong regional
community with services and facilities to
support an active, vibrant resident
population.
The community values and shares the
region’s unique natural and built
environment with regional, national and
international visitors. The lack of traffic
and daily commuting means you’ll find
hours in the day you forgot existed, which
usually see’s people’s social lives
blossom. The Far West LHD provides a
solid start to any medical professional’s
career. The size and workforce profile
ensures that junior doctors, and
particularly interns have access to
consultant staff that is unattainable in
large metropolitan settings. The breadth
of work ensures that you’ll gain exposure
to a diverse range of clinical
presentations, with the support to allow
you to quickly develop your clinical skills
and confidence. The Far West LHD is
committed to developing a career path
for rural generalists, as well as providing
future specialists comprehensive
grounding to support their future careers.
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This approach is a collaborative effort
involving the LHD, Broken Hill university
Department of Rural Health, the Royal
Flying Doctor Service, Maari Ma Health
Aboriginal Corporation and Far West
Medicare Local.
REASONS TO APPLY
Concord is the first teaching hospital
to receive 5 years back-to-back
Accreditation Awards, as well as
three consecutive 3 year
Accreditation Awards from the NSW
HETI for the exemplary training of
postgraduate doctors.
There is also a strong Consultant
support network; all very
approachable and the atmosphere is
one of support.
The current DPET Dr Probal Roy
(Cardiologist) was a Concord intern.
The current Director of Medical
Education – Dr Robert Russo and
chair of the NCPTC (Network Clinical
Prevocational Training Committee)
was recruited to Concord in his RMO1
year and remains as the HOD in
Nuclear Medicine and
Rheumatologist. Professor Lewis
Chan still retains a role as the Chair
of the General Clinical Training
Council for the network; in 2014, he
was the recipient of the AMA/ASMOF
Supervisor of the Year.
Collegiality is a distinct feature of this
Network to ensure JMOs have a
positive experience and are guided to
career paths of choice.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Carolyn Marsh
Manager, Medical Allocations Unit,
Concord Hospital
Phone: (02) 9767 5311
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SOUTH WEST
SYDNEY &
TWEED HEADS
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24 RPR POSITIONS AT
TWEED HOSPITAL
AND 1 NETWORK
ROTATION POSITION.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Liverpool Hospital, Fairfield Hospital (and
Braeside Hospital), The Tweed Hospital
(and Murwillumbah District
Hospital/Byron Central Hospital)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
BASIC INFORMATION
Liverpool Hospital is a fast paced,
actively growing teaching hospital only 35
minutes from central Sydney on the M5
East. It is an exciting hospital to work in
and study at. Liverpool provides a health
service of international standing, with 23
operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds,
diagnostic and imaging services,
emergency and trauma care, maternity,
paediatric, cancer care, mental health,
ambulatory care, allied health and
medical and surgical services from birth
to aged care. It also provides a range of
statewide services in areas of critical
care, trauma, neonatal intensive care and
brain injury rehabilitation.
The facility serves a rapidly increasing
population from diverse cultures,
religious and language backgrounds,
making our community vibrant and
exciting.
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REASONS TO APPLY
Liverpool Hospital is situated in one
of the fastest-growing regions within
an education and health precinct
which includes the Ingham Institute
of Applied Medical Research, a
Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre
and the Clinical Schools of UNSW
and Western Sydney University.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal
referral and teaching hospital with a
strong commitment to teaching and
support for its Junior and Resident
Medical Staff.
The hospital also has a well-equipped
gym and educational facilities include
a well-stocked library and full access
to electronic learning resources.
Liverpool will be undergoing a major
redevelopment with the development
of a new Liverpool Health , Education,
Research and Innovation Precinct.
Tweed Heads, where JMOs may
spend a rotation or two, is situated
close to world renowned beaches
and is close to the Gold Coast and
Brisbane. Tweed Hospital provides a
friendly, supportive environment to
facilitate learning and skills
development with a positive work/life
balance.
NORTH SHORE &
PORT MACQUARIE
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11 RPR POSITIONS AT THE
PORT MACQUARIE BASE
HOSPITAL AND 7 NETWORK
ROTATIONS POSITIONS.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Royal North Shore Hospital, Port
Macquarie Base Hospital, Kempsey
District Hospital, Wauchope District
Memorial Hospital (PGY2), Ryde District
Hospital and North Shore Private Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Stephanie Penza
JMO Manager - Liverpool Hospital
Phone: (02) 8738 6327
Email:
stephanie.penza@health.nsw.gov.au
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BASIC INFORMATION
The Royal North Shore and Ryde Health
Service comprises the Royal North Shore
and Ryde Hospitals, and its associated
health services, which together meet the
health needs of most of the northern
Sydney region. RNSH has some statewide
responsibility for clinical services in
pain management and research,
cardiology, severe plastics and burns
injury, neonatal intensive care, spinal cord
injury, high-risk obstetrics, interventional
neuroradiology and cerebrovascular
embolisation.
REASONS TO APPLY
This is one of the few places that has
it all: a Tertiary Level 1 busy
Emergency Department with major
trauma, state services and
paediatrics in a friendly place with
great teaching, including an
internationally renowned Simulation
Centre, research and innovations
opportunities and fabulous staff.
RNSH also prides itself on the care of
the Junior Medical Staff, education
and research opportunities and
outstanding successes in both
Primary and Fellowship exams.
RNSH is just north of the Harbour
Bridge (20 minutes to the City and
Neutral Bay, 25 minutes to Balmoral,
and 30 minutes to Manly Beach) and
has good transport links, so a JMO’s
after-hours lifestyle is looking mgood!
Secondment to Port Macquarie is at
the beach - what more could you ask
for as a rural secondment!
The RMOA (Resident Medical Officer
Association) organises many social
and sporting activities throughout
each term and year, and maintains
the RMO lounge and amenities. The
Association also contributes to
advocacy for RMOs on issues of
medical and industrial politics and
works collaboratively with the JMO
Manager and DPET on innovations for
all.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Brianna Gerrie
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 9463 1299
Email: nslhd-jmsu@health.nsw.gov.au or
brianna.gerrie@health.nsw.gov.au
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NORTHERN
BEACHES
40
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service (and
Hornsby and Brooklyn GP Unit), Mona
Vale Hospital, Sydney Adventist Hospital,
Northern Beaches Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
O&G (available at Westmead & RNS as
well as Hornsby), Anaesthetics,
Paediatrics (available at Westmead
Children’s Hospital as well as Hornsby),
Intensive Care, Palliative Care.
We have the ability to rotate some of our
PGY2s to larger facilities for subspecialty
rotation, the main facilities being St
Vincent’s, Westmead, Concord and RNS.
BASIC INFORMATION
The Royal North Shore and Ryde Health
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service
(HKHS), incorporating Hornsby Ku-ringgai
Hospital and six community health
centres, provides care to a community
stretching from the Hawkesbury River to
Lindfield, east to St Ives and west to
Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook and Epping.
The Resident Support Unit has developed
a new and innovative orientation program
and ongoing education to support all
resident doctors to enhance their
individual skills and further their career
development goals.
REASONS TO APPLY
Staff are well supported by the
Resident Support Unit, who have a
strong commitment to continuing
staff education, and other resources
such as a staff library, occupational
health and safety program, flexible
rosters, rehabilitation counsellor and
a staff counselling service.
The hospital is supportive of young
mothers and job-sharing.
The hospital is close to major
transport routes, near several
beautiful National Parks, and close to
wonderful bushwalking tracks,
waterways and boating areas.
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The Network has had excellent
results in the ASMOF Wellbeing
Surveys over the past three years.
The RMOA works closely with
Hospital Administration in quality and
wellbeing improvements for the
JMOs.
2022 CONTACT DETAILS
Judy Muller
JMO Manager Hornsby
Phone: (02) 9485 6752
Email: judy.muller@health.nsw.gov.au
Tayia Yeates
JMO Manager Mona Vale
Phone: (02) 9998 6194
Email: Tayia.yeates@health.nsw.gov.au
Cathy Dixon
JMO Manager Northern Beaches
Hospital
Phone: (02) 9105 5485
Email: cathy.dixon@healthscope.com.au
CENTRAL COAST
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6 of these are guaranteed to
NSW students
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Gosford Hospital, Wyong Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
BASIC INFORMATION
Central Coast Local Health District
(CCLHD) provides public health services
to the Central Coast region, a growing
and ageing population expected to reach
355,000 by the year 2022. The area is
served by two acute hospitals (Gosford
and Wyong), two sub-acute facilities (Woy
Woy and Long Jetty) and ten community
health centres in addition to other
community-based services.
Gosford Hospital is the principal referral
hospital and regional trauma centre for
the Central Coast and Wyong Hospital is
a major metropolitan hospital. Gosford
Hospital is leading NSW in conducting the
Teaching on the Run program to ensure
the senior staff here are well-trained in
their essential role as teachers and
supervisors as well as providing junior
doctors with the skills and knowledge
they need to grow as teachers and
supervisors. JMOs are rotated through
the 560 bed Gosford Hospital and the 320
bed Wyong Hospital, and there is no rural
rotation as these hospitals are classified
as regional.
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REASONS TO APPLY
Education: The hospitals are committed
to ensuring high standards of training
and education, providing senior staff
support and encouraging JMOs to attend
comprehensive formal education
sessions, which are held weekly for
interns and one full day per term for
RMOs. Special interest sessions are
supported and facilitated by the Medical
Workforce and Education Unit, in
conjunction with requests from Junior
Medical Staff, including Careers
sessions, Laparascopic Skills sessions,
exam preparation courses, ‘How to start
a research project’, and other programs.
Support: JMOs will also be supported by
an enthusiastic team in the Medical
Workforce and Education Unit and
Prevocational Education and Training
Team, which is reflected in the results of
the Ministry of Health ‘Your Training and
Wellbeing Matters’ Survey. The District
offers a Near Peer Mentor program for
incoming Interns, to provide a smooth
transition into the workforce for Interns,
in addition to developing faculty as
mentors. The program aims to provide
collegiality between Mentors and their
Mentees.The RMO Association (RMOA)
acts as mediators and/or advocates for
the RMOs when issues arise, and the
RMOA also organises social events
including end-of-term changeover parties,
sporting teams in the lead-up to the
Annual Testimonial Dinner (generally the
1st Friday in Dec) and end-of-year
Changeover Party (last Fri of Term 5).
The RMO Association is involved in the
General Clinical Training Committee and
meets regularly with the Director of
Prevocational Education & Training. This
ensures communication takes place
between the JMOs and Management.
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1. Representation: The RMOA works to
improve the local policies and
practices to better support junior
doctors and meets with the Medical
Workforce and Education Unit
management, where issues of
concern are addressed.
2. Facilities: RMO lounges are available
for use by doctors at both Gosford
and Wyong Hospitals. Both rooms
have recreational and computer
facilities.
3. Events: The CC RMOA hosts various
events including Careers Night, Mid-
Term Dinner, Wine Tour, JMO vs VMO
Sporting Competition and the End of
Term Parties, which are either free or
discounted for members
Collegiality: The District is renowned for
its collegiality amongst senior and junior
medical staff. The year commences with
a selection of senior medical staff
covering the shifts of Junior Medical
Staff for the annual changeover party, an
event that welcomes the new JMOs and
farewells the old. The year concludes
with a sporting tournament between the
two cohorts, culminating in an evening of
reward, recognition and celebration of the
year that was.
Growth: In February 2015, the NSW
Government committed $368 million
towards the redevelopment of Gosford
Hospita which opened in 2018. In March
2015 the NSW Government committed
$200 million for the redevelopment of
Wyong Hospital, which is due to open in
July 2021. The redevelopments
consolidate existing services, expand

clinical capacity for the future, and
enable the introduction of new models of
care. With an expanding population on
the Central Coast, these important
hospital upgrades will help to meet the
increasing needs of our diverse local
community. Note, the newly redeveloped
11-storey Gosford Hospital opened in
mid-2018. The Wyong redevelopment is
scheduled to open in late 2021.
Opportunities: We have a number of
JMOs sitting on hospital and district
committees, providing JMOs with a voice
on these committees as well as an
understanding of the workings of
committees, beneficial to future job
applications. All JMOs are involved in
hospital committees, and can provide
feedback through their representatives
on committees such as the Junior
Medical Officer Quality and Safety
Advisory Committee and the JMO
Wellbeing Committee.
The Central Coast Local Health District
aims to become a global leader in
integrated medical research. We are
building our research leadership and
expanding our research capacity, striving
to see research become core business in
all aspects of healthcare.
We encourage staff to strive for
innovation and apply their knowledge and
skills to investigate new ways of
delivering care. Guiding our efforts is the
CCLHD 2017-2021 Research Plan, which
is aimed at changing the way health care
is delivered across the region.
The Plan sets out a clear map of
achieving the District’s ‘Caring for the
Coast’ strategy, focusing on key priorities
around leadership, infrastructure,
resources, training and collaboration.
Establishing a state-of-the-art Central
Coast Medical School (CCMS) and
Research Institute within a new Health &
Wellbeing Precinct at Gosford Hospital is
another significant step forward in paving
the way for better health outcomes for
our rapidly-growing community.
Developed in partnership with the
University of Newcastle, these centres of
excellence will deliver world-class
medical training and research on the
Central Coast. They will have the capacity
to transform the regional economy and
develop new career pathways for health
professionals in the region.
LINKS
Doctors’ day in May:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ocJZlFpes08
A day in the life:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=xO2oqBjWGdA
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Melissa Onysko
Manager Medical Workforce and
Education Unit
Address:
Gosford Hospital, 23 Beane Street West,
Cape Street North, Gosford NSW 2250
PO Box 361 Gosford NSW 2250
Phone:
02) 4320 3243 (Mon, Wed-Fri)
(02) 4394 7276 (Tue)
Email:
melissa.onysko@health.nsw.gov.au
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ST GEORGE,
SUTHERLAND,
ALBURY & GRIFFITH
81
10 RPR POSITIONS AT ALBURY
WODONGA HEALTH HOSPITAL
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
St George Hospital, The Sutherland
Hospital, Calvary Sydney Hospital, Justice
Health (only from Term 4 to 5), Griffith
Base Hospital, Albury Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
REASONS TO APPLY
Network 8 excels in teaching and
nurturing JMOs
JMOs are given the opportunity to
participate and contribute to teaching
undergraduate medical students, on
an informal basis, as part of routine
clinical practice
Network 8 has a state of the art
Emergency Department
The network has excellent rotations
including varied medical and surgical
terms
There are a number of research
projects available to JMOs and the
network has strong commitments to
both clinical and laboratory based
research within all departments and a
very active Clinical Innovations team.
You can continue your advanced
training in this Network for majority
of the medical specialties.
A very friendly, helpful and supportive
JMO unit
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Cathy Pastor
Manager Medical Workforce Manager
Phone: (02) 9113 2115
Email: cathy.pastor@health.nsw.gov.au
Jackie Theodorou
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 9113 2747
Email:
jackie.theodorou@health.nsw.gov.au
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FROM COAST TO
COAST
54
15 RPR POSITIONS AT THE
LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AND
2 NETWORK ROTATION
POSITIONS.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Lismore Base Hospital, Prince of Wales
Hospital, (and Royal Hospital for Women,
Sydney Children’s Hospital*)
*Not available PGY1
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
BASIC INFORMATION
Prince of Wales Hospital is a major
teaching hospital and tertiary referral
centre, providing excellent healthcare to
South Eastern Sydney and specialist
health and medical services to New
South Wales.
We have 450 inpatient beds and almost
3,000 staff. Each year we care for more
than 58,000 patients in our Emergency
Department and around 50,000 patients
are admitted to our Hospital. We also
have a busy outpatient and rural outreach
service and provide more than 900,000
occasions of non-admitted patient care
each year.
Our hospital is affiliated with various
Universities and premier medical
teaching facilities which enables our
staff to provide excellence in healthcare
in conjunction with our commitment to
quality clinical teaching and leading
medical research.
REASONS TO APPLY
A new Acute Services Building for
Prince of Wales Hospital is being
built on the existing Randwick
Hospitals’ Campus that will include
expanded adult emergency
department, intensive care unit and
psychiatric emergency care centre.
Centrally located and well serviced by
public transport. The new light rail
right in front of the hospital and also
very close to Coogee Beach.
Protected formal education program
for Interns and many other formal
education sessions
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Strong commitment to clinical
research within departments and a
very active Clinical Innovations team.
Specialty terms at Sydney Children’s
hospital and Royal Hospital for
Women to allow for those interested
in paediatric and O&G respectively to
get experience at JMO level.
A very friendly, helpful and supportive
Medical Workforce and Education
Unit.
*No rotations in PGY1
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Daniel Gialouris
Operations Manager – Medical
Workforce Unit
Phone: (02) 9382 8238
Email:
Daniel.Gialouris@health.nsw.gov.au
Corinna Weiss
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 9382 2111
Email: Corinna.Weiss@health.nsw.gov.au
EASTERN TO
GREATER
SOUTHERN
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26 RPR POSITIONS AT WAGGA
WAGGA BASE HOSPITALS
AND 2 NETWORK ROTATION
POSITIONS.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, St Vincent’s
Private Hospital, Mater Hospital Sydney*,
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Calvary
Riverina Healthcare*
BASIC INFORMATION
St. Vincent’s Hospital is a major public
teaching hospital and a principal tertiary
referral hospital, which specialises in
heart/lung transplantation, bone marrow
transplantation, cardiology, oncology, HIV
medicine, respiratory medicine, mental
health and drug and alcohol services.
There is a strong association with the
Garvan Institute for Medical Research, the
Victor Chang Institute for Cardiac
Research and the Kinghorn Cancer
Centre. Centrally located in Darlinghurst,
St. Vincent’s Hospital sits on the edge of
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Sydney’s business district, close to
major transport and superb cafes.
REASONS TO APPLY
Clinical exposure in a number of
unique specialties such as transplant
medicine.
We have an interesting demographic
of patients offering Junior Medical
Officers exposure to homeless health,
Psychiatry, and those suffering from
drugs of addiction.
A structured education program with:
weekly teaching program (following
the unified lecture series), Teaching
on the Run, a JMO Mentoring
Program, Peer Led Teaching, Surgical
Skills labs and Simulation Sessions.
Our hospital does not have
Paediatrics or Obstetrics and
Gynaecology.
Off site secondment terms for
paediatrics are at Sydney Childrens
and Canterbury Hospitals (for PGY2
only).
Obstetrics and Gynaecology is
available at Wagga Wagga during
PGY 2 year.
St Vincent’s has a long and proud
history and is driven by the values of
the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in all
that we do for our patients and staff.
OCEAN ELEVEN
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Wollongong Hospital, Shoalhaven District
Memorial Hospital (and Milton General
Practice), Shellharbour Hospital, Bulli
District Hospital, Port Kembla Hospital
(and Coledale Hospital - PGY2 only)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Carolyn Marsh
Executive Manager Medical Workforce
Phone: (02) 8382 2935
Email: Carolyn.Marsh@svha.org.au
Lisa McCrohon
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 8382 2934
Email: Lisa.McCrohon@svha.org.au
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BASIC INFORMATION
Affiliated with the University of
Wollongong, Graduate School of
Medicine, Wollongong Hospital and
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
provides teaching and research
opportunities with Professors in various
fields of medicine. Wollongong Hospital
has 500 inpatient beds and most of the
main specialties, with specialists and
registrars who are keen to help interns
and residents get onto their preferred
training scheme. The network also has a
regional environment, which provides
learning and development in a friendly,
supportive environment. All rotation
hospitals, except the rural placement, are
within 30 minutes of Wollongong,
reducing commuting times.
REASONS TO APPLY
Friendly and approachable
consultants who are keen to teach
and enjoy helping Junior Medical
Officers progress past their residency
years
Committed to JMOs Wellbeing
Supportive DPETs and JMO Services
Team
Weekly intern and resident teaching
sessions covering the various
medical and surgical fields.
Interns and Residents may have an
opportunity to mentor a medical
student and help with their clinical
development
Research opportunities
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local
Health District is nestled between the
mountains and the sea on the
stunning New South Wales South
Coast. Many of our eight hospitals
and community health facilities are
within one hour and a half’s drive of
Sydney, giving our employees access
to city life in a semi-rural setting.
Commute times are short, childcare,
housing and entertainment options
are plentiful and affordable. When not
at work, you can relax on some of the
country’s best beaches, explore the
stunning natural surroundings and
nature trails or enjoy the local dining
and adventure scene, all contributing
to the perfect work-life balance.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Jennifer Williams
Manager Junior Medical Workforce Unit
Loftus Street Wollongong Hospital
Phone: (02) 4253 4659
Email:
jennifer.williams2@health.nsw.gov.au
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ENGLAND
130
21 RPR POSITIONS AT THE
TAMWORTH RURAL REFERRAL
HOSPITAL, 11 AT THE
MANNING BASE HOSPITAL
AND 10 AT THE MAITLAND
HOSPITAL.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, Belmont
District Hospital, Calvary Mater
Newcastle, Mental Health Services, John
Hunter Hospital, The Maitland Hospital,
Manning Rural Referral Hospital,
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
BASIC INFORMATION
Network 12 is the largest hospital
network in NSW for Junior Medical
Officers, with a wide range of hospitals.
The main John Hunter complex includes
The John Hunter Hospital (550 beds, a
Level 1 Trauma Centre and Major Tertiary
Referral Hospital for northern NSW), and
John Hunter Children’s Hospital (100
beds).
The John Hunter Emergency Department
is the busiest Emergency Department in
NSW. Regional and rural rotations include
Maitland (45 minutes away), Tamworth
(4 hours away), Taree (2 hours away) and
Armidale (5 hours away) hospitals.
Network 12 facilities are affiliated with
the University of Newcastle and
University of New England Medical
Schools.
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REASONS TO APPLY
The pre-vocational JMO Unit is a
helpful, approachable and wellorganised
team
Protected weekly teaching sessions
are via video conference from John
Hunter. Lectures are recorded to
allow interns who are unable to
attend in-person to view the lecture
online and have the module added to
their education transcript
JMOs will gain a broad range of
experience from major centres, and
rural hospitals
Network 12 includes a major
children’s hospital for those
interested in paediatrics
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Jeanette Chadban
Manager, Prevocational JMO Network
Phone: (02) 4985 3420
Email:
jeanette.chadban@hnehealth.nsw.gov.
au
WESTNET
132
15 RPR POSITIONS AT THE
COFFS HARBOUR HEALTH
CAMPUS AND 9 NETWORK
ROTATION POSITIONS. 19 RPR
POSITIONS AT THE ORANGE
HEALTH SERVICE.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Auburn Hospital, Westmead Hospital,
Westmead Children’s (PGY2 only), Coffs
Harbour Health Campus (Based at
Westmead), Blacktown/Mt Druitt (Based
at Blacktown), Orange
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Please note term swaps are available
between Westmead and Blacktown
Hospitals. Additional Rotations Available
as RMO Drug and Alcohol, Infectious
Diseases, Immunology, Intensive Care,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics,
Palliative Care, Neurosurgical High
Dependency, Radiation Oncology,
Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, Oral/
Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma.
We do not routinely have terms available
in Anaesthetics at the Resident Medical
Officer level, although from time to time
individual terms may be negotiated.
Specific terms at Coffs Harbour vary
from year to year from a mixture of
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Orthopaedics, and Emergency. Most
general medical and surgical terms also
have a specific speciality component.
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BASIC INFORMATION
Westmead Hospital is a 975 bed tertiary
referral centre and trauma hospital. The
hospital is a centre for clinical research in
all major fields of medical practice and
leads the way in areas such as urology,
renal transplantation surgery,
neonatology, cancer, immunology, allergy
medicine, and cardiology. The NSW
Government has also granted and
planned a large expansion of Westmead
Hospital to approximately 2000 beds in
the next 5 years.
Auburn Hospital is a 200 bed acute-care
hospital. The hospital is about 20
minutes from Westmead by car, while the
Auburn Railway Station, just over 1km
away, is a comfortable 15 minute walk to
the Hospital.
The Children’s Hospital is the major
paediatric specialist hospital in NSW,
delivering health care in all of the medical
and surgical subspecialties, as well as
providing diagnostic, paramedical and
technical support services for neonates,
children and adolescents.
Lastly, Coffs Harbour Base Hospital is a
200 bed acute regional hospital within the
North Coast Area Health Service. It is six
hours by car from Westmead.
REASONS TO APPLY
Westmead Hospital has access to
virtually every speciality and provides
huge options for all career pathways
There is exceptional admin support,
many of the JMOs cherish this and do
not want to let it go when they move
on to further training
It is a major trauma centre in Western
Sydney that gets exposure to a huge
array of cases
There is exceptional learning that is
well supported and supervised due to
the affiliation with universities and
the strong staff network
Never-ending opportunities in
research (large number of
affiliations), teaching and running
tutorial groups for medical students if
JMOs desire
Even if only for a rotation, Network 13
provides opportunities for rural
placements
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Chandrika Param
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 8890 6282
Ms Katherine Hill
Junior Medical Workforce Planning and
Operations Manager
Phone: (02) 88907013
NEPEAN & BLUE
MOUNTAINS
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Nepean Hospital (NH), Blue Mountains
District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
(BMDAMH), Hawkesbury District Health
Service (HDHS), Lithgow Hospital (LH)
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ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Medicine: General Medicine (BMDAMH &
HDHS), Cardiology, Endocrinology,
Geriatrics,
Gastroenterology,
Haematology, Medical Assessment Unit,
Neurology, Oncology/ Radiation
Oncology, Palliative Care/ Pain Service,
Respiratory, Rehabilitation (NH &
BMDAMH), Renal
Surgery: Acute Surgical Unit, Breast/
Endocrine Surgery, Colorectal Surgery,
ENT, General Surgery (HDHS),
Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Plastics,
Thoracic Surgery, Upper GI Surgery,
Urology, Vascular Surgery
Emergency Medicine: Emergency (NH &
HDHS)
Other (PGY2 only): Critical Care, Drug &
Alcohol, Paediatrics, Psychiatry,
Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Infectious
Diseases, Sexual/ Public Health, Rural
Medicine (LH)
BASIC INFORMATION
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health
District is responsible for providing
community health and hospital care for
people living in the Blue Mountains,
Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith Local
Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary
care to residents of the Greater Western
Region.
The Local Health District consists of both
urban and semi-rural areas, covering
almost 9,179 square kilometres and an
estimated resident population of almost
350,000 people.
Nepean Hospital is located in Kingswood
NSW, and is a 530 bed Tertiary Referral
Hospital, 50 km from the centre of
Sydney and a 45 minute drive.
It is a teaching hospital linked with the
University of Sydney but hosts students
from many different universities and
disciplines. The services provided include
medical disciplines, surgical specialities
and a vast array of outpatient services
(see terms available). The Emergency
Department sees approximately 72000
presentations per annum. A recent $550
million redevelopment project is currently
being undertaken to increase capacity by
a further 200 beds, 10 operating theatres
and an expansion of other services and
departments.
Hawkesbury District Health Service in
Windsor NSW is a teaching hospital of
the University of Notre Dame. It is a 131-
bed healthcare facility operated by St
John of God Health Care, and provides
public patient services under a publicprivate
partnership with the Nepean Blue
Mountains Local Health District. They
provide acute, community and allied
health services for the local community
and surrounding districts.
The Blue Mountains District ANZAC
Memorial Hospital is located in
Katoomba. It is a 125- bed acute hospital
with paediatrics, obstetrics, general
surgery, general medicine, rehabilitation
and Emergency medicine as well as
outpatient services. JMOs are allocated
to either General Medicine or
Rehabilitation terms at this hospital and
are provided with accommodation. In
addition you will be able enjoy the local
tourist attractions, which attract many
overseas visitors.
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Lithgow Hospital is located in the historic
township of Lithgow, one hour drive west
of Penrith. It is a 46 bed public hospital
that provides healthcare services to a
rapidly expanding population in excess of
20 000 people. It is also a rural teaching
hospital for the University of Notre Dame.
It has a 24-hour emergency department
and provides inpatient services for
obstetrics, general surgery, general
medicine and radiology. Accommodation
is provided to individuals who rotate to
this facility, which is a PGY2-only ACRRM
accredited term.
REASONS TO APPLY
Previous JMOs have rated The
Nepean Hospital as the most doctorfriendly
allocation, and the workplace
culture at NBMLHD is highly
regarded.
The hospital is an innovative and
exciting place to work and learn with
opportunities for professional
development and career growth
through term allocations, practical
experience and skills enhancement.
University clinics, Grand Rounds,
weekly clinical meetings and tutorials
provide education, training and
professional
development
opportunities, as well as a Medical
Education Officer dedicated to the
Intern and Resident education
program.
Interdisciplinary Education and Skills
are encouraged and facilitated
through the Education and Training
Service, giving you the opportunity to
learn with colleagues from Nursing,
Midwifery and Allied Health.
You have the opportunity to work with
clinicians who are the leaders in their
field.
The organisation has a strong
commitment to research and
teaching through a well-established
national and international research
program. Our research activities
contribute directly to improved
patient outcomes through advances
in medicine, nursing, midwifery and
other areas.
The Resident Medical Officers
Association (RMOA) are active in
planning social activities and
providing a voice for JMOs on various
hospital and network committees
and the annual JMO Ball is a highlight
of the social calendar each year. You
can become part of the executive for
the RMOA as positions are opened
each year, or you can just become a
member and enjoy the benefits.
JMOs working in Network 14 are also
invited to apply for sponsorship to
attend conferences and seminars
outside the hospital.
When you are not learning the
intricacies of healthcare and need to
relax and unwind, local attractions
and activities unique to the area
include the Farm Gate Trail for
Penrith and the Hawkesbury Regions
as well as the natural wonders of the
heritage listed Blue Mountains
National Park. There are many
sporting opportunities including the
Penrith Whitewater Stadium, rugby
league, soccer, netball, basketball
and many other sports played in the
area at senior and junior levels. The
local Rugby League Team are the
Penrith Panthers and the local Soccer
Team are the Western Sydney
Wanderers.
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For those not inclined to sport there are
many art galleries and cafes throughout
the region as well as the Joan Sutherland
Performing Arts Centre which hosts a
variety of performances and concerts.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Sharon Kuipers
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 4734 4367
Email:
Sharon.Kuipers@health.nsw.gov.au
CENTRAL WEST
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48 AT
BLACKTOWN/MOUNT
DRUITT AND 11 AT
BATHURST
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Blacktown Hospital/Mt Druitt Hospital,
and Bathurst Base Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
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BASIC INFORMATION
Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital, a
member of the Western Sydney Local
Health District (WSLHD), is a culturally
diverse leading tertiary care hospital,
renowned internationally for excellence in
patient care, training of healthcare
professionals, research and innovation.
The hospital is committed to providing
the highest quality of health care to the
people we serve in a compassionate and
respectful manner. Blacktown Mount
Druitt hospital works in a unique
partnership to provide health care to
residents in the Blacktown LGA. Each
year, across the Blacktown and Mount
Druitt Hospital Campuses there is
treatment of more than 85000 people in
Emergency Department, care of
approximately 31,400 patients staying
at least one night in hospital,
performance of 9900 surgical
procedures, provision of 214000
outpatient services and assistance with
the birth of more than 3,700 babies.
Blacktown and Mount Druitt
Hospitals are two hospital campuses
that function as one. Mount Druitt
has a busy emergency department
and relatively subacute adult
inpatient services while Blacktown is
where most patients are transferred
to from Mount Druitt if they need
acute admission.
Blacktown and Mount Druitt
Hospitals are located in the
Blacktown Local Government Area
which is one of the most rapidly
growing areas in New South Wales. It
is home to a multicultural population
with the largest Aboriginal Torres
Strait Islander population in Greater
Western Sydney and migrants from
India, Philippines, China and refugees
from Sudan, Afghanistan and Bhutan

REASONS TO APPLY
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital
is large and diverse enough to
provide Junior Medical Officers with
all the training and exposure they
need for progression into specialty
careers while retaining the one to one
attention for each JMO. We have a
mentoring program between
consultant and interns to guide
through career choices
There is a highly motivated
Prevocational Training and Workforce
team which advocates for JMOs and
encourages the claiming of any
unrostered overtime worked.
There is twice weekly JMO teaching
and for residents a planned resident
specific teaching program shared
with the Westnet hospitals
(Westmead and Auburn) along with
weekly Grand Rounds
We provide practical skills sessions
in airway management and
procedures, and heavily subsidise
ALS1 and ALS2 and Paediatric Life
Support training onsite at the
Australian Institute of Medical
Simulation and Innovation.
BMDH can offer the rotations
required for entry into all specialty
training programs, including
paediatrics needed for GP training,
obstetrics terms required for
admission to O and G training as a
PGY3 and is an accredited training
site for most specialities networked
with Westmead Hospital (physician
and surgical training).
BMDH is a teaching hospital for
Western Sydney University with the
Blacktown Clinical School onsite
providing opportunities for research
and teaching including conjoint
appointments
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Get involved in improving the hospital
with our JMO Wellbeing committee,
the newly formed Women in Medicine
committee, the JMO Safety and
Quality committee (which supports
JMO involvement in audits), the
Roster Working Group, or wider
hospital committees. This isgreat to
get an understanding of the
machinations of the wider hospital
and good for your CV!
Amenities include childcare giving
preference to staff, the WSU library
and an active RMO association
Bathurst Base Hospital is a great
place to work with a close-knit
community but still close enough to
Sydney so you can easily get back for
that family wedding or friend’s party
that you want to attend on the
weekends.
There is significant pathology and
need out here – you will make a
difference!
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Stephen Teo
Co-DPET
Blacktown/Mount Druitt Hospitals
Stephen.teo@health.nsw.gov.au
Katrina Chau
Co-DPET
Blacktown/Mount Druitt Hospitals
katrina.chau@health.nsw.gov.au

Northern
Territory
(NT)
NT AMA
NT New Graduate Perspective
NT Overview
NT Rural Training
Royal Darwin Hospital
Alice Springs Hospital
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NT AMA
Congratulations on your intern placement at hospitals in the Northern Territory! An
interesting, exciting and challenging year lies ahead of you that will lay the foundations
for whichever branch of medicine that you choose to progress. AMA NT has a close
association with NT Doctors in Training and would like to encourage your interest and
membership. AMA NT has regular contact with the NT Health Minister and Health
Department Senior Executives. This allows your concerns to be raised with the
relevant authorities to effect a solution. Membership of AMA NT also allows
membership of ASMOF NT that allows a further avenue of advocacy for junior medical
officers. AMA NT also has a proud history of advocacy for health issues that
particularly affect Indigenous Territorians. Your time in the NT should also allow you
to explore the naturals wonders of the NT such as Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Uluru
in addition to the adjacent natural wonders of Northern Western Australia and the near
South East Asian region now that the world is opening up after Covid. Please feel free
to contact the AMA NT CEO, Fiona Crombie, on 08 89817479 if you have any further
questions.
All the best for 2023!
A/Prof Rob Parker
President AMA NT
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NT NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Congratulations graduates on finishing your medical school journey! While this is the end of
your formal medical education, it’s only the beginning of many years of learning ahead of you,
and I couldn’t recommend the Northern Territory more highly as the place to begin that
pathway.
I’ve started my internship at the Central Australia Health Service, where Alice Springs and
Tennant Creek Hospitals cover a geographical area roughly the size of Victoria. In orientation,
the experience was described to us as ‘third world medicine in a first world health system’, and
this creates medical problems that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. You’ll become
familiar with conditions like HTLV1, frequent missed dialysis, scabies and melioidosis. But the
thing that makes Alice Springs internship so special isn’t just the interesting medicine or the
patients with amazing life stories, it’s the workplace culture with close social and working
relationships between doctors, nursing and allied health staff, and a relatively flat hierarchy,
which allow interns the opportunity to practice clinical decision making in a supported way.
Outside of the hospital the NT has heaps to offer, with hiking and waterholes just a short drive
from town in any direction. There’s always something going on in town, whether it be curry
night Tuesdays, trivia Thursdays, or a weekend house party or night out at Epis.
The Top End Health Service is another option in the NT, as a busier centre with more specialist
services, but the same interesting case mix with the addition of some tropical medicine, and
also a supportive culture.
No matter where you go for internship, there will be challenges and great opportunities. My
one piece of advice for anyone in their final year of study would be to ensure you also take the
time to enjoy it. While intern year can be daunting, it can also be a really fun year filled with
new friends and immersion in a new community, culture, and a beautiful part of the country.
We can’t wait to meet you as our new interns in 2023!
Dr Dayna Duncan
Alice Springs Hospital (PGY1)
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NT OVERVIEW
Are you interested in rural health, tropical
medicine or indigenous health? Are you looking
for challenges and opportunities in your medical
career, in a relaxed and friendly environment? If
you answered ‘yes’ to any of these, the Northern
Territory is the place for you!
The Northern Territory offers a great lifestyle,
spectacular geography and unique medical
opportunities not available elsewhere in
Australia. Working in Northern Territory
Hospitals offers broad clinical experience and
opportunities to improve practical skills in all
specialty areas. Territory Hospitals provide a
range of services often not seen in similar sized
hospitals due to the wide range of medical
conditions, cross-cultural blend of patients, and
combination of rural and remote locations. Our
hospitals also have a strong focus on medical
education and training, and employment
packages can include specific training programs
and rotations.
Alice Springs and Royal Darwin Hospitals are
teaching hospitals, with strong links to the
Flinders University NT Medical Program and
James Cook University Medical School, and
provide a comprehensive training program for
junior medical officers. You will be expected to
attend weekly protected training sessions
tailored to immediate needs as well as covering
broader areas of professional development.
In each of the terms you undertake during the
year, you will receive weekly formal and informal
teaching sessions from consultants and
registrars. Most departments will have formal
grand rounds, journal clubs and specific
sessions such as radiology meetings each week,
and you will be supported to attend these.
There is a general focus for training and
experience in PGY1 and PGY2, enabling you to
consolidate your knowledge, skills and
experience, as well as providing you with
opportunities to explore potential careers.
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The training and experiences in these two
years follow the Australian Curriculum
Framework for Junior Doctors. In PGY2 and
beyond you will be offered the opportunity to
follow pathways that prepare you for
vocational training programs. Opportunities for
rural and remote practice are a key feature of
these pathways. Junior Doctors are
encouraged to attend regular education and
up-skilling sessions covering broad areas of
professional development. In addition, all our
junior doctors receive a profession training
allowance paid fortnightly to support individual
training needs. Territory hospitals provide a
comprehensive training program for junior
medical officers.
HOW TO APPLY
When the application is open, go to this link
and search for “Intern” https://jobs.nt.gov.au/
Home/Search
What you need to have ready prior to
commencing the application:
Have the names and contact details of
three referees (including email address)
who are able to provide a workplace
assessment in a timely manner to support
your application
Have your Medical Intern Placement
Number (MIPN), Student number, passport
number and details, visa status and Expiry
date where applicable
Names of the last secondary school and
university you attended and year of
graduation
If you are a NT Scholarship holder you will
need your most recent course receipt to be
attached to your CV
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander you will need to complete the
Statutory Declaration provided in the link
on the application and attach it to your CV

NT RURAL
TRAINING
There are no dedicated rural internship programs in the Northern Territory, however the
Northern Territory has a strong focus on generalism in their training programs, with the
opportunity for interns to explore careers in rural and remote settings. Internships are
available at the Royal Darwin Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital.
CONTACT DETAILS
Northern Territory Department of Health
Phone: (08) 89 9928362
Email: InternsNT.DoH@nt.gov.au
Website: https://health.nt.gov.au/professionals/medical-officers/medical-officersrecruitment/
interns
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ROYAL DARWIN
HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Royal Darwin Hospital, Palmerston
Regional Hospital, Katherine Hospital,
Gove District Hospital
PGY2+ sites: all above, and Darwin
Private Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency medicine, Renal, Cardiology,
Paediatrics, Maxillofacial surgery,
Vascular surgery, Gove District Hospital
(half ED, half Medicine), and General
Medicine at Palmerston Regional
Hospital
BASIC INFORMATION
The Royal Darwin Hospital has
approximately 363 beds and more than 1
700 staff and provides a broad range of
services in all specialty areas to the
Darwin urban population as well as
serving as a referral centre to the Top End
of the Northern Territory, Western
Australia and South-East Asia. The Top
End population serviced by the hospital is
approximately 150,000.
Royal Darwin Hospital is the largest
teaching hospital in the Northern
Territory and is also recognised as
Australia’s National Critical Care and
Trauma Response Centre. The hospital’s
vision is to be recognised locally,
nationally and internationally as a centre
of excellence for the provision of high
quality healthcare to the community and
to fulfil its role as the National Critical
Care and Trauma Response Centre..
REASONS TO APPLY CHS
Weekly protected specific Intern
training
Strong focus on Indigenous Health,
infectious diseases/tropical medicine
Formal and informal teaching within
rotations from consultants and
registrars
Weekly hospital grand rounds
Top End Medical Society that offers
peer support and organises regular
social events
On-site recreational facilities
including gym, squash courts and
25m outdoor pool
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Junior Medical Officer Workforce
Coordinator
Email: hospitaldoctors@nt.gov.au
RDH JMO Workforce Consultant
Email:
RDHJMOWorkforce.DoH@nt.gov.au
Medical Education Unit THS
Email:
MedicalEducationUnit.THS@nt.gov.au
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ALICE SPRINGS
HOSPITAL
24
20 are CAHS
4 are Greens Slopes
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Canberra Hospital, Calvary Public Alice
Springs Hospital and Tennant Creek
Hospital
PGY2+ sites: all above, and Darwin
Private Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
There are 4 rotations of 3 months
duration. Rotations are core and noncore
rotations covering Emergency
Medicine, General Medicine, General
Surgery, Renal, (all core rotations) plus
Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care
Medicine and Tennant Creek Hospital.
BASIC INFORMATION
Alice Springs Hospital is a 189 bed
teaching hospital affiliated with the
Flinders University in South Australia and
Charles Darwin University in Darwin. It is
the only major hospital covering a
catchment area of over a million square
km.
There is strong focus on Indigenous and
remote health as a result of such a
dispersed population. Over two thirds of
acute admissions are Aboriginal people
both from town and remote communities
and we see a wide range of infectious
disease.
Cultural, language and communication
issues also impact on our work. Our
medicine is complex, including good oldfashioned
“hands-on” care of arguably
one of the sickest populations in
Australia. Local services are
supplemented by visiting specialists.
The hospital has an active education
programme supported by award winning
medical educators operating from a new,
state of the art teaching and training
facility on the Alice Springs Hospital
campus. Alice Springs Hospital is
accredited for diploma and terms in
specialist training by ACEM, ACRRM,
ANZCA, CICM, RACGP, RACP (adults and
paediatrics), RACS, RANZCOG, RACMA
and RANZCP.
Many of our junior doctors stay on for
postgraduate training and there are 53
resident positions available. Some are
streamed places into “Acute stream” (ED/
ICU/Anaesthetics), “Medical stream”
(General Medicine, Addiction Medicine,
Renal Medicine, Continued Care Medicine
and Emergency Medicine)
“Rural Generalist/General Practice” (O&G,
Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Emergency
Medicine). Many senior staff here started
as students, interns, RMOs or as
registrars and chose to come back as
specialists.
REASONS TO APPLY
Unique working, living environment
with emphasis on outdoor activities
and arts
Alice Springs is surrounded by
spectacular gorges and waterholes,
accessible by road, walking trails and
bicycle tracks
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Many galleries, alfresco cafes,
restaurants and bars, sport and
fitness clubs
Resident population 28,000,
regional 45,000; 600,000 visitors per
year.
An active clinical training program
and provides excellent clinical
training opportunities and
experience relevant to rural
generalist practice
Alice Springs Hospital boasts an
active social life
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Annabel Tyne Medical Education Officer
Phone:(08)89517828
Email:
CAHSMedicalEducation.Unit@nt.gov.
au
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Queensland
(QLD)
QLD AMA
QLD New Graduate
Perspectives
QLD Overview
QLD Rural Training
QLD Hospital Health Check
Survey
Bundaberg Hospital
Caboolture Hospital
Cairns Hospital
Gold Coast Health Service
Hervey Bay Hospital
Ipswich Hospital
Logan Hospital
Mackay Hospital
Mater Health Service
Mt Isa Hospital
Sunshine Coast University
Hospital
Prince Charles Hospital
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee
Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital
Rockhamption Hospital
Royal Brisbane and Women’s
Hospital
Toowoomba Hospital
Townsville Hospital
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QLD AMA
Congratulations! The future is yours
Firstly, and most importantly, welcome to the profession. You are entering at an
unprecedented and uncertain time. COVID-19 has disrupted studies and exams, practical
placements and social activities, and created instant experts who think their Google
search outweighs your years of study. And COVID will continue to affect your training
years.
But you are here and about to start the next phase of your lives.
You have chosen a career that is challenging and rewarding in equal parts. I love being a
doctor. You will love being a doctor. It is a profession of unlimited opportunity and
immense satisfaction.
The effort you’ve already put in to get to this stage is significant and, as you continue to
train on the job, there is much work awaiting you. As those years come along, I hope that
you will look to AMA Queensland as a support, an advocate and a resource.
Your studies have given you the skills, experiences, friends and networks to launch your
career that will stay with you throughout life. They will be your foundation. However, you
will continue learning and building newer and bigger networks. That is the nature of
medicine. AMA Queensland is a crucial part of your bigger network.
At AMA Queensland, we understand the numerous challenges ahead of you as you start
your working life as a doctor – career progression, certainty of training, appropriate
industrial arrangements, safe working conditions and the government policies that affect
you – all of which impact how you balance a rewarding day’s work with a satisfying home
and social life.
To practise effectively, you will not only need to know how to diagnose and treat a
patient, you will need to understand industrial relations, human resources, and the laws
surrounding medical practice and ongoing education. AMA Queensland is focused on
providing this support to you, so that you can be confident and unhindered in providing
high quality care to your patients.
During your intern year, we will provide you with workplace support to ease the transition,
and our team will help you navigate any problems with rosters, overtime, overpayment or
underpayment, bullying and harassment.
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QLD AMA
We also negotiate your employment agreement during your Resident Medical Officer
(RMO) years and make sure you get the terms, conditions and salary that you deserve.
We work with doctors, hospitals, and the State Government to make the system better
for doctors in training.
One of the key activities we conduct each year is the Resident Hospital Health Check,
an anonymous survey that asks doctors in training in Queensland about their
experiences in hospitals around the state and compares hospitals. Be sure to have
your say in this year’s survey.
AMA Queensland is the only organisation that does all of this for you. That is why I
joined the AMA 45 years ago.
AMA Queensland is the coordinated and public voice of all doctors in Queensland. We
can only do that with members who bring fresh ideas and energy to help us work for
doctors, patients and the community.
I wish you the best of luck for an exciting, enthralling and extremely satisfying career.
Professor Chris Perry
AMA Queensland President
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QLD NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
So… You’ve just finished medical school. All those late-night study sessions, Maccas runs and empty threats of giving up
the whole profession to start a goth indie punk rock band have cumulated in this moment. You are walking across the
stage in your ridiculous wizard robe, trying with all of your might to not trip over as you collect your hard earned degree…
when a dreadful thought crosses your mind. What now?... What if these past long years were the easy part?. Am I going
to be scolded at every turn by the senior registrar as I am unable to recall the innervation of the stapedius muscle? Will
the nursing staff be breathing down my neck waiting to pounce on every mistake I make? Will I be expected to intubate
this newborn child while simultaneously reciting the kreb cycle holding onto nothing but a full bladder and a dream…? The
answer…? No. Internship is not like that, well at the very least not in my experience. At the time of writing this I am 12
weeks into my Internship at the Cairns Base Hospital, I have just completed a Respiratory medicine term and am now
working in the bowels of the hospital, the emergency department. So in my vast and prolific medical career here are three
things I have learnt and three important tips I wish to impart. What have I learnt?
1. People are actually pretty nice As a general rule the hospital is one giant clump of organised chaos where everyone is
trying their best. For the most part everyone wants you to succeed. If you are nice they will be nice in return this goes
for nurses, consultants and even the ortho reg’s.
2. The hospital will continue to run without you. Not that your contributions as an intern aren’t valuable and appreciated,
but at the end of the day the hospital will go along running just fine without you. So make sure you make the most of
your time off and don’t feel sorry for doing so!
3. You always have more time than you think As a general rule medicine attracts a group of people pleasers we want to
provide the best health care we can as fast as we can. It can be stressful dealing with a sick patient but it is important
to take a deep breath and work through things in a logical manor. Sure, you probably shouldn’t start making a coffee
as your MET pager is going off… but you always have more time than you think.
My big 3 tips
1. YOU are MORE than just a Doctor Now I want you to read that again, I know it’s crazy! you’ve just spent a ridiculous
amount of time obtaining that elusive doctor tag but you were more than that before becoming one and you’re more
that that now. Medicine can be a tough road full of hard work, burn out, and self doubt but you are allowed to put
yourself first and it is exactly what you should do.
2. Ask for help There will be times in your internship that you will feel out of your depth and this is normal, in fact it is
expected. You are an intern not a consultant and you’re not expected to have all the answers. If you are
uncomfortable at any stage no one will blame you for saying “I need help”. This is in no way a show weakness or
incompetence. In fact, it identifies an important skill of knowing your limitations.
3. YOU ARE MORE THAN A DOCTOR Surprise it’s number 1 again. If you’ve made it this far in your medical career you
are under no disillusion the added stresses that face doctor’s and the increased risk of suicide and mental health
problems we face. Please look after yourselves, and look after each other. You are more important than the job it is
not weakness and not a lack of ability so if you need a break or even need to get away from medicine altogether just
do it. As you will notice none of these tips involved individual bits of knowledge or skills to cram before you start. You
have graduated and you are ready! I wish you all the best for your internship and I hope you have a great time.
Dr Jack Bryant
Cairns Hospital
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QLD
OVERVIEW
Perhaps the greatest thing about Queensland is the wide variety of opportunities available to its
residents. For doctors, a relaxed lifestyle and affordable Queenslander-style homes pair well with
high-quality teaching and a strong health focus in our state. The people of Queensland enjoy a
blessed outdoor lifestyle with worldclass beaches and waterways, national parks, rainforests,
tropical reefs, as well as an awesome climate with more winter sunshine and warmth than most
other Australian states.
In QLD, Queensland Health coordinates the recruitment of interns in all Hospital and Health services
across the state, via a central online application portal. For all group A applicants (see priority
listings), graduates are guaranteed an internship offer. Offers for these applicants are allocated via
random ballot based on hospital preferences. Applicants from other groups are not guaranteed
offers, and allocation is determined via individual merit selection processes.
Interns are required to undertake a paid orientation program 5 working days prior to the start of
term. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/work-for-us/clinical/medical/recruitment/intern
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can only be submitted via the online application portal on the Queensland Health
website (no written applications will be accepted). The form enables submission of hospital
preferences (1-18) for all participating hospitals. You need to provide all supporting documentation
at the point of application.
Group A applicants are further allowed to apply for special consideration, late starts, joint ticket
applications, hospital transfers, and hospital allocation swaps. Please see the Queensland Health
website for more information. PRIORITY GROUPS Applicants fall under one of four categories. Group
A graduates are guaranteed an internship position in Queensland, whilst groups B, C, and D are not
(please note that there is no sequential preference between groups B-D).
GROUP
DEFINATION
A
Medical graduates of Queensland universities who are Australia/ New Zealand citizens or
Australian permanent residents
B
Medical graduates of Australian (interstate) or New Zealand universities who are
Australian/ New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents
C
Medical graduates of Australian or New Zealand universities who are NOT Australian /
New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents who need to obtain a visa to
work in Australia
D
Medical graduates of AMC accredited universities located outside of Australia or New
Zealand
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KEY DATES
Queensland Rural Generalist pathway applications:
9AM AEST March 8th 2022 - 4PM March 22 2022
Note that these have already closed
General intern applications (all groups A-D):
Open: 9AM AEST Monday 9 May 2022
Close: 3PM (AEST) Thursday 9 June 2022
Round 1 Offers
Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway: Monday 18 July 2022
Group A: Wednesday 20 July 2022
Accept or decline by Friday 22 July 2022
Roll-back process from Monday 25 July 2022
Re-preferencing opportunity
Monday 25 - Tuesday 26 July 2022
Position status report will show automatic updates of locations/number of positions
available to 'Applicant groups B-D'.
'Applicant groups B-D' have the option to make changes to their hospital preferences
online.
Round 2 offers (Groups B-D):
QLD Health Hospitals: Wednesday 27 July - Tuesday 2 August 2022
Open round (remaining candidates):
From Monday 22 August 2022
For more information please see the official Queensland Health site (‘Campaign dates’ page).
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/work-for-us/clinical/medical/recruitment/intern/keydates#campaign-dates
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QUEENSLAND MEDICAL
STUDENTS COUNCIL (QLDMSC)
ABOUT
The Queensland Medical Student Council (QLDMSC) is the peak representative body for the over
4000 medical students across the four medical schools in Queensland. The Council is made up of
student representatives from the University of Queensland, James Cook University, Griffith University
and Bond University. For more information on please visit our site: http://www.qldmsc.org.au.
2022 EXECUTIVE
Nikhil Dwivedi
Chair
Alexandra Wilson
Vice-Chair
Jeremy Gordon
Secretary
Andrew Taylor
Graduate Year
Representative
Alisha Tang
Finance and
Sponsorship Officer
Hamish Henderson
Events Officer
Najat Mattar
Events Officer
Jennifer Kim
Engagement Officer
Reece Martis
Far North Queensland
(FNQ) Representative
INTERSTATE MEDICAL STUDENTS!
Calling all interstate medical students! Are you interested in undertaking your internship in
Queensland in 2023? QLDMSC welcomes you to join the 2023 Queensland Internship Support Group!
Come join the group with the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996549497641118/
This support group is the perfect place to ask any questions you may have about interning in
Queensland, facilitating swaps, receiving helpful information regarding applications, and receiving
reminders for important upcoming deadlines.
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QLD RURAL
TRAINING
The Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) offers graduating medical students the
opportunity to explore a wide variety of clinical training and develop the advanced skill set
required to support the health needs of rural communities. Applications for the 2022 QRGP
opened 9AM AEST March 8th 2022 and closed 4PM AEST March 22nd 2021.
During Intern and Junior House Officer (JHO) years, trainees will work in one of the
dedicated training hospitals including Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton,
Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Logan, Sunshine Coast
University Hospital, Redland, and Mount Isa.
Selection into the pathway includes a written application and, if shortlisted, an interview
where candidates need to demonstrate they are prepared for and motivated to live and
work as rural generalists in a rural community. The pathway usually takes 5-6 years to
complete and offers all trainees mentoring, support and career navigation for the duration.
Eligibility criteria and other important information can be found at:
http:// ruralgeneralist.qld.gov.au/join-the-pathway/
Rural Generalist Intern Application guide can be found at:
https://ruralgeneralist.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/QRGP_ Application-
Guide_Sept20-1.pdf
CONTACT:
Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
PO Box 405 Toowoomba
Phone: 1800 680 291
Email: rural_generalist@health.qld.gov.au
All of the hospitals for RG students offer general internship places as well, open to all
medical graduates. Preference for places is given as per the Category system for all QLD
internships.
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QUEENSLAND RURAL
GENERALIST INTERN
POSITIONS
FACILITY
NUMBER OF AVALIBLE TRAINING POSITIONS
BUNDABERG HOSPITAL 5
CABOOLTURE HOSPITAL 2
CAIRNS HOSPITAL 5
HERVEY BAY HOSPITAL 2
IPSWICH HOSPITAL 4
MACKAY HOSPITAL 6
MOUNT ISA HOSPITAL 5
REDLAND HOSPITAL 5
REDCLIFFE HOSPITAL 2
ROCKHAMPTON HOSPITAL 5
SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
5
TOOWOMBA UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
10
TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
5
TOTAL 61
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QLD HOSPITAL HEALTH
CHECK SURVEY
In 2021, AMA Queensland and its Council of Doctors in Training, in collaboration with
ASMOFQ (Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation Queensland), surveyed Resident
Medical Officers (RMOs) throughout Queensland, including Interns, Junior House Officers,
Senior House Officers and those on Continued Residency.
The anonymous survey evaluated their experiences of employment in Queensland and
subsequently compared hospitals across the state.
Results were reported for a total of 808 junior doctors across 21 hospital and Hospital and
Health Services (HHSs).
This was the sixth consecutive year for the survey and was designed to be similar to
previous years so that results could be compared to previous years. Areas analyzed
include:
Leave
Professional/career development
Pay and overtime
Wellbeing and workplace culture
Bullying, discrimination and harassment
View the results here: https://qld.ama.com.au/advocacy/resident-hospital-health-check
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BUNDABERG
HOSPITAL
27
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*11 Queensland Health Internship
positions including 5 Rural Generalist
Pathway Internships and 16 Junior Doctor
Training Program – Private Hospital
Stream Internship positions
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Bundaberg Hospital, Mater Hospital
Bundaberg, Friendly Society Private
Hospital Bundaberg and two Rural
General Practices.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine and Surgery (General or
Orthopaedics)
Non-core: Paediatrics, Anaesthetics and
Intensive Care Medicine, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, Mental Health and Rural
General Practice
BASIC INFORMATION
Interns are allocated to accredited
public and private sector terms
Close to beaches and the ocean:
snorkelling, diving, surfing and fishing
experiences await interns and
residents
Close to ideal weather in a relaxed
location
Serves a population of over 100,000
people
Bundaberg hospital a 249-bed facility
REASONS TO APPLY
Weekly intern education sessions
(protected time)
Weekly junior doctor education
sessions
Fortnightly Grand Rounds
Intern and junior doctor focused
department/unit education program,
team meetings, video conference
teaching and educational sessions
with tertiary facilities
Intern SIM based skills and
professional development workshops
including suturing, plastering, Basic
and Advanced Life Support
Enthusiastic Junior Medical
Association Bundaberg for peer
support and social activities
Mentoring program for Interns
The Simulation training facilities are
the most active in non-metropolitan
Queensland
There is a UQ Library onsite, free car
parking, free staff gym and swimming
pool
Two-year contract
Four weeks furnished
accommodation on arrival or up to
$1000 rent subsidy for first four
weeks
Relocation expenses reimbursed up
to $5000 with receipts
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Anne Russell
Medical Education Unit
Phone: (07) 4150 2234
Email: MEOBundaberg@health.qld.gov.au
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CABOOLTURE
HOSPITAL
17
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*3 of the 17 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Caboolture Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Medicine (including cardiology,
respiratory, rheumatology, geriatric
services, endocrinology, palliative care
and hospital in the home), Surgery
(including gastroenterology) and
Emergency Medicine.
Non-core: Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Mental Health
BASIC INFORMATION
Caboolture Hospital is a part of
Australia’s largest and most diverse
Health Service delivering the best care via
the best health care professionals.
Caboolture Hospital is a 265-bed facility
forty five minutes’ drive from Brisbane
and the Sunshine Coast, located in an
area growing both in demographics and
infrastructure. Caboolture Hospital
provides training opportunities for
doctors pursuing generalist or specialist
career pathways. Caboolture’s size as an
accredited training facility places it in
perfect stead to build your clinical
competence and assist your professional
advancement through the diverse range of
clinical exposure and hands on experience
you will gain in our friendly and supportive
environment. Caboolture Hospital is
undergoing a major expansion and
redevelopment, which by 2023 will deliver
a new Clinical Services Building, including
130 additional beds, permitting the
expansion of health services provided to
our growing community.
REASONS TO APPLY
Award conditions are 76 hours per
fortnight
Annual leave allocated in a five-week
block
Two hours per week of protected time
for education
Onsite free secure parking
Easy access to public transport
EDUCATION SUPPORT
Caboolture Hospital has a very supportive
and encouraging Medical Education Unit
(MEU). The team are always available and
willing to provide advocacy and support.
The MEU actively promotes its open-door
policy. We provide support specific to your
needs, be it in relation to a personal or
professional matter. In addition, we meet
with you on a regular basis to ensure your
training program is progressing
satisfactorily. We continually monitor your
training program to ensure you are
provided the best environment to learn and
reach your personalised learning
objectives.
Caboolture’s Education and Skills
Development Centre is an important
training hub for our Intern teaching. The
centre provides a simulation centre, linked
to the Clinical Skills Development Service,
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offering healthcare simulation permitting
interns to practice procedures, refine
communication techniques, gain
experience in recognising and treating
medical conditions and undertake multidisciplinary
teamwork training, all in a
safe and supported learning environment
As orientation, the MEU coordinates a
week’s paid program, welcoming you to
the team and ensuring compliance with
all mandatory training requirements. One
day of this week also consists of a handson
clinical upskilling day, offering
prescribing skills workshops, ALSi skills
stations and MET scenarios using our
state-of-the-art simulation centre. You are
also provided one-on-one time with the
MEU staff to ensure your internship is
tailored to your needs, further supported
by the opportunity to shadow a previous
year’s Intern, allowing them to impart the
knowledge they have gained during their
Intern year whilst establishing your peer
network.
With regards to formal education
programs, the MEU provides an Intern
Only Education program tailored
specifically to meet your learning needs,
delivered in protected time to ensure your
ability to attend. To assist your continuing
development, we also provide a Junior
Doctor Professional Development
Program (protected time) and Grand
Rounds. In addition, you will have access
to each units specific learning programs,
including bedside teaching, department
education, case presentations and unit
specific clinical meetings. This is in
addition to the learning experience you
will gain from your day-to-day clinical
services, such as
handover and ward rounds, facilitated by
the supportive nature of the supervisors at
Caboolture Hospital.
MEU also runs a Research In Practice
program to provide Interns with research
experience and the opportunity to
complete a research program, overseen by
a senior practitioner, during their
internship.
Being a smaller hospital and given the high
numbers of previous years Interns
continuing at Caboolture Hospital, you also
have access to fantastic peer support, with
all Interns allocated a mentor on
commencement. In addition, the wider
team at Caboolture are extremely
welcoming and supportive. We all want to
see you become the best doctor you can
be!
WORKFORCE SUPPORT
The Medical Workforce Unit (MWU) is here
to help you. The MWU team are easily
accessible, friendly and always
approachable. The MWU efficiently and
effectively handles all recruitment,
assignment of allocations and leave,
AHPRA requirements, Department of
Immigration requirements, provider and
prescriber number requirements, and any
other issues you may face beginning your
career as a doctor.
Term allocations are assigned in order to
meet your requests as best able. The team
provides a high-quality recruitment service
and is available to assist you with all your
recruitment needs, including planning for
PGY2.
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2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Karen Bassett
Medical Workforce Unit Co-Ordinator
Phone: (07) 5433 8066
Email:caboolturemedicalrecruitment@he
alth.qld.gov.au
Anne Hitchen
Medical Education Officer
Phone: (07) 5433 8243
Email:MEU-Caboolture@health.qld.gov.au
CAIRNS
HOSPITAL
51
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*5 of the 51 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Cairns Hospital, Atherton Hospital,
Mareeba District Hospital, Royal Flying
Doctor Service (RFDS), Babinda Multi-
Purpose Health Service.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine MAU, Emergency
Medicine, Cardiology, ICU, Endocrinology,
Thoracic, Renal, Mental Health,
Gastroenterology, Acute Geriatrics,
Rehabilitation, General Surgery,
Orthopaedics, O&G, Paediatrics, Sexual
Health, Babinda Multi-Purpose Health
Service, Royal Flying Doctor Service,
Mareeba Hospital, Atherton Hospital
BASIC INFORMATION
Cairns is the second largest city outside of
the south-east corner of the state and an
extremely popular international tourist
destination. Cairns is often referred to as
‘where the rainforest meets the reef’ and is
an extremely popular tourist destination. In
addition to being the gateway for the world
heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and
Daintree Rainforest, Cairns is also only a
stone's throw away from beautiful Port
Douglas, Mission Beach, the Tablelands
and Cape Tribulation.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and
Health Service strives to provide
excellence in health care, wellbeing,
research and education in Far North
Queensland. It provides an extensive range
of health services at more than 30
regional, rural and remote facilities across
a geographical area of 142,900 square
kilometres (roughly twice the size of
Tasmania), ranging from Cairns to Tully in
the south, Cow Bay in the north and
Croydon in the west. To support
Queensland Health’s Rural Generalist
Pathway the CHHHS has been selected as
a Rural Generalist Training Hospital.
Hospital services at this training site
includes all major health specialties.
Services delivered include surgery, trauma
care, paediatrics, general and specialist
medicine, intensive care, cardiology,
mental health, outpatient, maternity and
neonatal care, aged and dementia care,
emergency medicine, environmental
health, and general public health.
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Invariably junior doctors new to the Cairns
and Hinterland Hospital Health Service
(CHHHS) comment on the extensive
education and training opportunities
available and on the approachability and
support provided by more senior doctors.
The hospital is Australia’s first large-scale
regional Digital Hospital, leading the way in
health care information and technology.
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health
Service is a dynamic and diverse working
environment that is committed to
delivering excellent service, to attracting
talented specialists and to providing
dedicated training and support to the
Junior Medical Workforce, all in one of the
most beautiful locations in Australia.
REASONS TO APPLY
Accommodation up to 21 nights,
Flights/Driving expenses and
relocation of possessions may be
negotiated for interns relocating from
outside of Cairns
Great work life balance in a relatively
small regional centre with an
international airport.
Buddy system for ward call.
Proactive RMO Society who provide
support on topics such as education
events and concerns of the RMO
cohort.
Formal Intern teaching - occurs on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch
time. These sessions consist of formal
presentations, practical workshops,
Intern presentations and case-based
discussions.
A dedicated RMO teaching program is
facilitated by the Prevocational
Medical Education Unit. Sessions are
held fortnightly
Opportunities for research with James
Cook University
Skills Centre - The hospital's
Simulation Centre is used for patient
scenarios.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Pennie Murphy
A/Principal Medical Education Officer
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health
Service
Block A, 165 The Esplanade, Cairns, Qld
4870
(07) 4226 6131
Phone: (07) 4226 6131
Email: pennie.murphy@health.qld.gov.au
or
CairnsMedicalEducationUnit@health.qld.g
ov.au
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GOLD COAST
HEALTH SERVICE
92
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Gold Coast University and Robina
Hospitals
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: General Medicine (Various
specialties including Cardiology,
Haematology, Palliative Care, Neurology,
Renal), General Surgery (including
Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, upper GI and
Endocrine, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery,
Vascular Surgery, Urology), Emergency
Non-core: Rehabilitation, External rural
hospital rotations, Psychiatry,
Anaesthetics, Paediatrics General, O&G
BASIC INFORMATION
Gold Coast Health Service is the largest
Health Service District in Queensland.
The Health Service has 2 incredible
campuses; the brand-new Gold Coast
University Hospital and the refurbished
Robina Campus. The hospital is
also committed to education and
research.
REASONS TO APPLY
The Gold Coast offers the opportunity
to combine professional
advancement, job satisfaction and
relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle.
Ideal year round climate, endless
golden surfing beaches and hectares
of relaxing rainforest hinterland.
With first rate facilities, world class
staff and the perfect mix of
encouragement, support and
workload, Gold Coast Health offers
the ideal place for a first year doctor
to learn, grow and progress.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Maggie Armitage
Medical Services Unit
Phone: (07) 5687 3883
Email:Maggie_Armitage@health.qld.gov.
au
HERVEY BAY
HOSPITAL
8
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*2 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Hervey Bay Hospital (which includes
Maryborough Hospital for Emergency
and Mental Health rotations)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: General Medicine, General Surgery,
Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine
Non-core: Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Paediatrics, Mental Health, Anaesthetics
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Rotations are offered on a line system.
Lines have either 3x 10 week rotations, a
15 week rotation and 5 week leave block;
or 4x10 week rotations, a 5 week rotation
and 5 week leave block. Generally interns
are allocated their first or second line
preference, and we can be flexible to
meet specific needs, ie. weddings etc.
BASIC INFORMATION
Hervey Bay Hospital is a 209 bed facility
providing medical staff with broad
clinical exposure, hands on experience
and great access to procedural skills.
Interns have direct contact with senior
clinicians and active involvement in
patient care, as well as innovative
opportunities for clinical audits and
research. Emergency Interns will have
shifts in Hervey Bay and Maryborough
Hospitals. Mental Health Interns will gain
experience in the Inpatient Unit and the
Community Mental Health Unit. All other
rotations are based in Hervey Bay
Hospital. The Fraser Coast is an easy
place to live due to its mild climate and
easy drive to Brisbane. There are no
traffic woes which means an easy 10
minute drive to work with plenty of free
parking in the hospital grounds.
REASONS TO APPLY
EDUCATION:
Weekly Junior Doctor Education
Program
Fortnightly SIM-based Intern Skills
Program (state-of-the-art facilities)
Fortnightly Radiology Tutorials
Monthly Grand Rounds
Procedural Workshops each Term
Caring MEU team
Mentor Program.
Junior Medical Association.
OTHER:
On arrival either 4 weeks furnished
accommodation or rental assistance
(up to $250 per week)
Relocation and travel expenses
reimbursed up to $5000 (receipts
required).
2 year contract with rotations planned
over the two years to meet career
goals
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Bob Clarke
Medical Education Officer Hervey Bay
Hospital
Phone: (07) 4325 6946
Email: MEOHerveyBay@health.qld.gov.au
Fiona Robas
Senior Medical Administration Officer
Hervey Bay Hospital
Phone: (07) 4325 6208
Email: WBHHS-
JuniorMedicalRecruitment@health.qld.go
v.au
IPSWICH
HOSPITAL
35
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*4 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Ipswich Hospital
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ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
The Internship year consists of five terms
of 10–12 weeks, including three core
rotations and two non-core rotations:
Core: General Medicine, Geriatric
Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics,
Emergency Medicine
Non-core: Mental Health, Palliative Care,
Cardiology, ENT, Rehabilitation Medicine,
Urology, Orthopaedics, Geriatric Medicine
Paediatrics (Rural Generalist), O&G, Rural
Generalist), Anaesthetics and Intensive
Care (Rural Generalist)
Rostering:
MOCA 4 compliant rostering that is
managed by the Medical Education
Unit.
Roster requests are taken into
consideration when completing term
rosters.
Annual Leave is allocated in 5 week
blocks, with reference to individual
preferences.
10 days’ sick leave per year.
BASIC INFORMATION
West Moreton Hospital and Health
Service (West Moreton Health) provides
health and wellbeing services to almost
290,000 people across the Somerset,
Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Ipswich
communities, from Esk in the north,
Gatton to the west, Springfield and
Ipswich in the east, and Boonah to the
south. It has the fastest growing
population in Queensland in relative
terms, which is expected to double to
587,000 by 2036.
There is a 15 year master plan in place to
increase the complexity of services
provided throughout the Health Service
which will benefit all hospitals within the
district.
The Ipswich Hospital is a major acute
hospital with 341 beds and offers
services in all major health specialities,
including anaesthetics, emergency
medicine, geriatrics, rehabilitation,
medicine, surgery, intensive and coronary
care, orthopaedics, obstetrics,
paediatrics, palliative care and
rehabilitation along with a full range of
allied health services.
REASONS TO APPLY
Ipswich Hospital is a close, supportive
facility that encourages both professional
and personal development in a clinical
environment that strives for excellence in
patient care delivery.
The Medical Administration and the
Medical Education Unit have open door
policies and encourage broad
collaboration with medical staff to meet
the challenges of a growing patient
population. The hospital offers broad
clinical exposure and hands on
experience in a friendly and supportive
environment, has a strong training
platform for doctors pursuing either a
generalist or specialist career pathway,
and it is a Rural Generalist Pathway
endorsed hospital. Facility benefits
include:
Education:
Extended Orientation Program – includes
Advanced Life Support program, Ward
Call Preparation Activity, Cannulation and
Venepuncture activity, Resilience on the
Run workshop
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Intern Education and Training
Program – 2 x 1 hour sessions per
week which consist of both tutorial
and practical based learning
Department specific presentations
held on a weekly basis which
includes case studies, presentations,
Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and
department meetings to review
teamwork and training strategies
Residents are encouraged to attend
any additional education sessions
provided within the hospital, including
plastering demonstrations, ECG
workshops, and APLS courses held
in- house
Pocket Simulation Centre in
Anaesthetics & Emergency Medicine
Internal Advanced Life Support
Program
Support:
Medical Education Unit open door
policy for all work and personal
issues
Access to the Employee Assistance
Program
Peer Mentoring group
Onsite site Staff Welfare Officer
Social:
Active JMO society that organises
monthly social activities
Close to shopping centres, rail links
within walking distance, easy access
to transportation, local bus services
Located 40km west of Brisbane, an
hour from the Gold Coast and an hour
from Toowoomba, Ipswich offers a
blend of heritage charm, metropolitan
sophistication and expansive green
spaces.
Ipswich has direct rail links to
Brisbane, as well as domestic and
international airports, and an
extensive road transport network to
Brisbane, the Brisbane Valley and the
Lockyer Valley.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Sandra Head
Principal Medical Education Officer
Email: sandra.head@health.qld.gov.au
RMO Campaign Coordinator
Email: WM-MOCampaign@health.qld.gov.au
Junior Doctor Representation:
Junior Medical Officer Advisory
Committee
Medical Education and Training
Committee
Research Opportunities:
Research, Ethics and Governance
Department
Clinical Governance Unit
Departmental research projects and
audits
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LOGAN
HOSPITAL
39
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Logan Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, Medicine
(including sub-specialties), General
Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Non-core: Mental Health, Ear Nose
Throat, Paediatrics, Medical Imaging,
Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology. A second term in the core
terms (above) may also be offered as a
non-core term.
REASONS TO APPLY
A modern, fast paced, complex,
clinical environment
Specialist training in most specialties
Multidisciplinary Simulation Centre,
comprehensive junior doctor
education program and clinical skills
workshops
Located 25 minutes from Brisbane
city and 35 minutes from the Gold
Coast
A new multi-storey carpark onsite
A bus stop and railway station are
adjacent to the hospital.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Logan Hospital Medical Education Unit
Phone: (07) 3299 8930
Email:
logan_medical_education_unit@health.ql
d.gov.au
BASIC INFORMATION
Logan Hospital is a ‘digital hospital’ with
a fully integrated electronic medical
record, supporting improvements to the
quality and efficiency of healthcare
services for patients and the community.
We also operate the second busiest
emergency department in the state. A
major expansion of Logan Hospital is
underway to provide new beds and
treatment spaces to meet the demand
for clinical services into the future. The
work includes construction of new floors
for clinical services, a major
refurbishment of the hospital’s maternity
and neonatal services, and a multi-storey
car park for staff, patients and visitors.
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MACKAY
HOSPITAL
Relocation expenses and provision of
accommodation or a reimbursement for
rental is available for four (4) weeks.
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
Mackay Hospital and Health Service
provides services to eight (8) hospitals
and Four (4) community health facilities.
*6 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Mackay Base Hospital, Mater Hospital
Mackay, Proserpine Hospital and Bowen
Hospital
AVAILABLE ROTATIONS
General Medicine, Cardiology, General
Surgery, Orthopaedics, Emergency
Medicine, Psychiatry, Obs and Gyn,
Anaesthetics, Child and Adolescent
Health and Private Practice.General
Medicine and General Surgery available
at Mater Hospital (Private) Mackay;
Emergency Medicine and Proserpine
Rural (PIERCE) available at Proserpine.
Bowen provide a rotation for interns also
at their facility. The private practice
rotation is available at a local Private
Practice in Mackay.
REASONS TO APPLY
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has
weekly training sessions for Interns with
secluded time away from their units. The
opportunity to expand training to
incorporate rural facilities and general
practice is a huge benefit for those
considering those training pathways.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Cathy Roberts
Manager Medical Workforce
Mackay Base Hospital
475 Bridge Road, Mackay
Phone: 07 4885 7517
Email: cathy.roberts2@health.qld.gov.au
BASIC INFORMATION
Interns with Mackay Hospital and Health
Service undertake 5 terms a year with
three core terms (Emergency Medicine,
General Medicine and General Surgery)
and 2 elective terms. Remuneration is in
line with Queensland Health rates and
access to salary packaging is available
due to Mackay Hospital and Health
Service being a Public Benevolent
Institution.
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MATER
HEALTH SERVICE
16
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Mater in Brisbane and Queensland
Children’s Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency, General Medicine,
Respiratory Medicine, Colorectal Surgery,
Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Urology Surgery
Non-core: Intensive care, Neonatology,
O&G, Oncology and Palliative care,
Paediatrics* (*15 of 16 Interns will have
the opportunity to do their full non-core
rotation in paediatrics)
BASIC INFORMATION
Located on the edge of the south of the
Brisbane CBD, Mater enjoys a unique
position in the QLD health care system.
Mater is a healthcare leader committed to
the integration of health, education and
research, providing exceptional
healthcare to more than 500,000 patients
in the South East Queensland area
annually. As a private, benevolent not-forprofit
organisation, what gains we make
go back into our business which is why
we offer state of the art facilities,
resources and training to advance your
career and provide exceptional care to
our patients and the community.
Enjoy a dedicated RMO common
room where you can meet, network
and socialise with like-minded
professionals and a separate secure
medical study space
Extensive education and professional
development opportunities, including:
Three times a week, dedicated
RMO education sessions – pager
free
World class simulation training to
enhance and develop clinical
skills
Extensive clinical supervision,
bedside teaching and mentoring
from senior medical staff
Grand rounds
Career skills workshop
Active Junior Doctor Society
Access to many other workshops
and educational opportunities via
Mater Education
Intern rotations and leave allocated
considering individual preferences,
intern training requirements and
organisational needs
Generous salary packaging options
which can increase your take-home
pay
Research opportunities with Mater
Research
Onsite swimming pool, childcare
centre & cafes
Walking distance to high frequency
public transport (bus, train and ferry)
Discounted on-site car parking
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Education Unit
Email: mededu@mater.org.au
Phone: 07 3163 8272
REASONS TO APPLY
You’ll be part of a supportive, tight
knit and social RMO community.
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MT ISA
HOSPITAL
5
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*All 5 positions will be offered through the
Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Mount Isa Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine (Interns may attend Outreach
Clinic at Mornington Island, Normanton
or Doomadgee with Clinical Director),
General Surgery
Non-core: Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Paediatrics
BASIC INFORMATION
Mount Isa is a Clinical Services Capability
Framework Level 4 Specialist Service
Base Hospital with a total of 80 beds. It is
the referral hospital for the North West
region, with remote country/community
hospitals at Doomadgee, Normanton,
Mornington Island, Cloncurry, Julia Creek
and health centres at Dajarra,
Camooweal, Karumba and Burketown.
Mount Isa also has a Royal Flying Doctor
Service base providing rural retrievals,
transfers and numerous primary health
care activities including clinics at the
health centres mentioned above. Mount
Isa Hospital has undergone recent
redevelopment which includes a new
Emergency Department, new Outpatients
Department, Mental Health (Outpatient)
Unit, a Cancer Care Centre and a
Paediatrics Unit.
REASONS TO APPLY
An established link to James Cook
University – Mount Isa Centre Rural &
Remote Health Regular in-services
Simulation training in the ED Pocket
Centre or at Mount Isa Centre for
Rural & Remote Health
Grand rounds sessions conducted by
visiting and local staff specialists
weekly
Telehealth – voice and video
conference facilities
Bi-weekly education sessions
Inaccessibility Allowance - Rural and
remote allowance
Free furnished accommodation is
provided for the full contract period!
Relocation for QH/Interstate
Employees
Free on-site parking
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Sarah Hetherton
RMO Coordinator
Email:
NWHHSMedicalWorkforceUnit@health.ql
d.gov.au
Phone: 07 4764 1243
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PRINCE CHARLES
HOSPITAL
30
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
The Prince Charles Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Respiratory
Medicine, Cardiology, General Surgery,
Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Rehabilitation/Acute Stroke Unit Noncore:
Palliative Care, Hip Fracture,
Psychiatry.
BASIC INFORMATION
TPCH is a 663 bed major tertiary referral
hospital located within the Metro North
Health Service, approximately 10km
north of Brisbane CBD. The hospital
offers the premier cardiac and thoracic
services in Queensland and significant
secondary services in Medicine and
Geriatrics. TPCH is home to the second
largest Emergency Department in QLD
and the largest non-tertiary Paediatric
Emergency Department in Australia, a
large 60 bed mental health facility and a
16 bed paediatric ward.
Many research opportunities are
provided for the novice researcher
The Intern Education Program is run
once per week in protected time and
includes practical skills workshops
General education programs are also
available including Advanced Life
Support [Australian Resuscitation
Council certified] and weekly Grand
Rounds
There is a wide range of unit specific
training sessions on a weekly basis
There will be a full week intern
orientation prior to commencement
It is a large hospital with a friendly
culture and smaller numbers of
juniors compared with senior medical
officers providing a great learning
experience.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Wendy Raven Principal Medical
Education Officer
Phone: (07) 3139 4870
Email:
TPCH-medicaleducation@health.qld.
gov.au Website:
https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.
au/tpch/careers/medical-careers/guide/
internship
REASONS TO APPLY
Access to all the major specialties
particularly ideal for those interested
Basic Physician Training, critical care,
Surgery including general,
orthopaedic and cardiothoracic
Surgery
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PRINCESS
ALEXANDRA
HOSPITAL
88
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Princess Alexandra Hospital (PA), Queen
Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital (QEII),
Redland Hospital (RL), Queensland
Children’s Hospital (QCH)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core
Emergency Medicine at PA, QEII or RL
Internal Medicine - including general
medicine (PA/RL), geriatrics, spinal
injuries and stroke
General Surgery - including breast &
endocrine, colorectal, upper GI, HBP,
acute surgical unit, orthopaedics,
vascular, urology and general surgery
at RL
Non-core
Anaesthetics, Brain Injury, Cardiology,
Clinical Pharmacology, Dermatology,
Endocrinology, Gastroenterology,
MAPU, Mental Health, Neurosurgery,
O&G (RL), Ophthalmology,
Orthopaedics, Paediatrics (QCH),
Palliative Care, Pathology, Plastic
Surgery, Renal, Respiratory, Spinal
Injury, Transplant, Urology
providing comprehensive services to the
southwestern area of Queensland. The
PA is an 800-bed hospital located 4km
from the CBD in Woolloongabba
It provides the full range of adult
specialty services (excluding O&G) and
serves a culturally and linguistically
diverse patient population. Innovation is
part of our DNA and in November 2015,
the PA became Australia’s first largescale
digital hospital. In a world first, 2
robotic x-ray machines have been
installed in the Emergency Department
resus rooms – this provides live, highquality
images with efficiency and
minimal patient movement. As a major
trauma centre, we have a retrieval service
with a helipad located on the roof of the
hospital building, which incorporates a
high-speed lift that travels directly into a
resus room.
The PA has the only secure health unit
specifically for Queensland prisoners
requiring general hospitalisation and
treatment. We are the major centre for
liver and kidney transplantation and
home to some state-wide services e.g.
melanoma and sarcoma service. The PA
is nationally recognised for its expertise
in digital health and telehealth. There are
strong links with the co-located research
facility, the Translational Research
Institute (TRI), as well as collaborations
with The University of Queensland and
Queensland University of Technology.
The PA is a popular choice and is usually
oversubscribed in the Queensland intern
and RMO recruitment campaigns.
BASIC INFORMATION
The Princess Alexandra Hospital is a
tertiary referral teaching hospital,
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REASONS TO APPLY
The PA is a busy hospital that attracts
those who are keen to learn and keen
for a challenge, we provide:
Excellent supervision, teaching
across a broad range of disciplines
and training for the digital hospital
system. While there are plenty of
research opportunities available,in
your first year working as a doctor,we
encourage all our interns to focus on
getting the medicine right.
There are some off-site rotations to
the QEII, Redland and Queensland
Children’s hospitals. The QEII
Hospital is in Coopers Plains, a family
friendly suburb only 12km from the
CBD. It is just a short drive to the
culinary delights of Brisbane’s
Chinatown in Sunnybank. Redland
Hospital is located on Brisbane’s
Bayside, a 30-minute drive from the
CBD. There are lovely Bayside
restaurants, coastal bike and walking
trails, plus access to beautiful North
Stradbroke Island.
At the PA, we provide twice-a-week
lunchtime resident training sessions
with topics based on interns’
educational needs, as well as a
weekly Medical Grand Round program
and weekly Surgical Grand Round
program.
In your core ED, surgical and medical
terms, there is a dedicated teaching
program designed to focus on that
aspect of your medical training. Your
wellbeing is very important to your
success as a new doctor.
This is supported by the Medical
Education Unit through the provision
of career guidance, a buddy to guide
you on your first ward call shift and
facilitates a peer mentorship
program.
The Medical Education office has an
open-door policy and is available to
provide support and assistance with
professional and personal matters
The Woolloongabba region is
undergoing major redevelopment
with the Cross River Rail and
Brisbane Metro projects which will
modernise and improve public
transport, housing and The Gabba
(cricket and AFL) stadium. It is an
urbanised area and there is access to
a large shopping complex across the
road, three car parks, public transport
(it’s well-connected to the bus and
train networks) and connected to the
bikeways. There are also shower
facilities and a childcare centre.
Hospital facilities include a doctors’
common room, doctors’ locker room,
library, gym, chapel, prayer room,
canteen, cafes and newsagency.
Great coffee options are available
within the hospital as well as a short
stroll away at the TRI building.
The Junior Doctors’ Society has a
strong presence and arranges regular
social events and development
activities.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
RMO Campaign Coordinator (Junior and
Senior House Officers)
Phone: (07) 3176 7375
Email:PAH.Interncampaign@health.qld.g
ov.au
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II
JUBILEE
HOSPITAL
15
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital (QEII)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, General Surgery
Non-core: Orthopaedics, Urology,
Gynaecology
BASIC INFORMATION
QEII is a medium-sized hospital with
around 175 beds and more than 600
staff. The hospital has a supportive and
friendly working environment with 24-
hour Registrar (REG) or Principal House
Officer (PHO) cover in most specialties.
The QEII Hospital has a state-of-the-art
Emergency Department and Endoscopy
Unit. QEII is located in Coopers Plains
which is a family-friendly suburb, only 13
km from Brisbane’s central business
district. With excellent retail and
shopping facilities and numerous public
transport options, many employees of
QEII choose to live in the area.
THE INTERNSHIP WILL INCLUDE:
Supervision by highly qualified and
experienced Specialists.
Regular assessment and feedback.
Access to career counselling.
Intern representation in the
governance of the Intern Training
Programme (ITP).
A diverse education and training
programme including:
Weekly catered resident
education programme (protected
teaching for interns)
Grand Rounds, bedside training
Clinical simulation
Journal club, skills workshops
Unit specific training sessions on
a weekly basis
Comprehensive facility orientation
and unit orientations for each
rotation.
Resident orientation manuals for all
departments within the QEII facility.
Opportunities for interns to evaluate
each rotation
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Courtney Sullivan
Medical Recruitment Officer
Phone: (07) 3182 6824
Email:
QEII_medicalrecruitment@health.qld.
gov.au
REASONS TO APPLY
QEII is known as a friendly and
supportive place to work. The facility is
committed to providing a high-quality
mixed model of supervised practice and
integrated training for all Interns.
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REDCLIFFE
HOSPITAL
28
*2 QLDRGP Positions
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Redcliffe Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: EM, General Med, General Surg
Urology, Orthopaedics
Non-core: Palliative Care, Rehabilitation,
Geriatrics, O&G, ICU, Oncology, Medical
Imaging,
Gastroenterology,
Cardiorespiratory medicine
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 a reference collection
of textbooks provided by UQ for student
access
REASONS TO APPLY
250 bed Hospital that is just 30
minutes north of Brisbane city centre
and only a ten minute walk to the
seafront
76 hour fortnight, five weeks annual
leave
Beautiful area of Brisbane, with 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)
SUPPORT FOR INTERNS:
Regular meetings with Medical
Education Officers and Director
Clinical Training
Accredited in all training programs
Open door policy access to Medical
Workforce, Director of Medical
Education and Research and Director
Medical Services.
EDUCATION:
Weekly medical education programs
for interns, junior doctors, registrars
and consultants linked to your
continued professional development
Skills Development Centre on site
A strong educational and training
ethos
Weekly intern only education
including practical skills sessions
(protected time for interns)
Perioperative Introductory Program
provided to all interns during surgical
rotations
Weekly Junior Doctor Professional
Development Program (protected
time for interns)
Weekly grand rounds (accredited with
RACGP and ACEM for CPD points).
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Kirsten Mitchell
Medical Workforce Coordinator
Phone: (07) 3883 7287
Email: kirsten.mitchell@health.qld.gov.au
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ROCKHAMPTON
HOSPITAL
36
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*5 of the 36 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist Pathway.
Education and training occurs with a close
proximity to the specialty consultant and
features a broad case mix for developing
a broad knowledge and skills base.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Central Queensland Hospital Health
Service (CQHHS)
AVAILABLE ROTATIONS:
Compulsory terms: ED, Gen Surgery or
Orthopaedics, General Medicine.
Gladstone Hospital available for
compulsory ED, Gen Surgery and Gen
Medicine
Noncompulsory terms: Mental Health,
O&G, Paediatrics, Medical specialties in
cardiology, Renal, Palliative Care and
GARS.
Off-site terms:
Capricorn Coast Community Hospital
(40 kms from Rockhampton)
Rural GP (through RJDTIF) at
Emerald Medical Grp and Theodore
Medical
policy, formal junior doctor education in
each specialty, formal intern teaching
each week with curriculum mapped to
ACFJD and intern outcome statements,
governance structures enable an active
role for junior doctors in their education
and training programs.
Face to face careers expo held
annually in May.
Active RMO society for collegial
support and to build friendships
Near to peer mentoring program
Off site terms are provided
accommodation for the full term.
Open days for prospective interns
2023:
25 March
12 April
20 April
Register:
MEU_rockhampton@health.qld.g
ov.au
REASONS TO APPLY
Opportunities to develop into leadership
positions and research capabilities which
contribute to CV building.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Sandra Purnell
Principal Medical Education Officer
Canning Street Rockhampton
Phone: (07) 4920 6332
Email:
MEU_Rockhampton@health.qld.gov. au
BASIC INFORMATION
Well supported career development and
support, high support for pastoral care
and advocacy with an MEU open door
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ROYAL BRISBANE
AND WOMEN'S
HOSPITAL
94
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
(RBWH), Surgical Treatment and
Rehabilitation Service (STARS)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, Internal
Medicine (including Cardiology, Thoracic
Medicine, Gastroenterology), Surgery
(including Urology and Orthopaedics)
Non-core: Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Neonatology, Renal Medicine, Geriatric
Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious
Diseases, Palliative Care, Neurosurgery,
Medical Imaging, Paediatrics (undertaken
at Queensland Children’s Hospital),
Psychiatry
Non-core half-terms (5-6 weeks):
Anatomical Pathology, Orthopaedics,
Psychiatry
BASIC INFORMATION
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
(RBWH) is a quaternary and tertiary
referral teaching hospital located at the
Metro North Hospital and Health Service
(MNHHS) Herston site, close to the
Brisbane CBD. RBWH is Queensland’s
largest hospital with almost 1000 beds
and provides highly- specialised care to
more than half a million patients every
year.
RBWH’s extensive services are delivered
by a team of 6000 doctors, nurses, allied
health, operational and administration
staff. The hospital participates in worldleading
research and education in pursuit
of excellence in specialised care to
deliver the best possible patient
outcomes. Also located at the Herston
site is The University ofQueensland,
Queensland Institute of Medical
Research and the Herston Imaging
Research Facility.
STARS
The Surgical Treatment and
Rehabilitation Service (STARS) is a 182-
bed specialist public health facility for
Metro North Hospital and Health Service
(MNHHS). STARS is also Queensland’s
first purpose-built facility to open as a
digital hospital It is a specialist
rehabilitation and surgical service which
focuses on providing individualised care
and exceptional health outcomes now
and into the future. STARS received its
first patients on 16th November 2020
and officially opened in February 2021.
STARS provides a range of new and
expanded healthcare services to meet
demand and increase access to
specialist rehabilitation and geriatric
services, surgical and endoscopic
procedural services, and outpatient
services.
REASONS TO APPLY
One week informative and practical
intern orientation
Transfer and relocation
reimbursement
Active RMO society responsible for
organising social and educational
events.
Peer mentoring program
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Accessible and supportive Centre for
Medical Officer Recruitment and
Education
Protected teaching time and
mandatory training through flexible
online modules
Clinical research opportunities via UQ
and Queensland Institute of Medical
Research
Easy access to transport with the
RBWH bus station, Bowen Hills train
station and the RBWH cycle centre
Facilities include an education centre,
common room, library, multiple food
and retail outlets as well as childcare.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Louise Penfold Medical Recruitment
Officer Centre for Medical Officer
Recruitment and Education
Phone: (07) 3646 5321
Email: rbwh-rmo-recruitment@health.qld.
gov.au
SUNSHINE COAST
UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
72
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*5 of the 74 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist Pathway. The
Sunshine Coast District sometimes funds
additional intern positions, but the exact
number for 2023 has not been confirmed.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Sunshine Coast University Hospital,
Nambour General Hospital, Maleny
Hospital, Gympie Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, General Surgery
Non-core: Anaesthetics, Department of
Emergency Medicine (DEM), O&G,
Paediatrics, Acute Geriatrics, Cardiology,
Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Mental
Health, Oncology, Rehabilitation
Medicine, Neurology, Orthogeriatrics,
Peri-Operative Medicine, Renal Medicine,
Respiratory Medicine, Stroke Medicine,
Ear Nose and Throat, Orthopaedics,
Urology, Vascular Surgery, and Rural term
(Maleny). These are also available as
core rotations.
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BASIC INFORMATION
The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health
Services offer a combination of a major
tertiary teaching hospital experience,
medium and smaller hospital rotation
options which facilitate an excellent and
broad intern and junior doctor training
program; while retaining a friendly and
collegiate learning environment. Interns
have 2 hours of protected intern teaching
each week, as well as many departmental
education opportunities in each rotation.
The Sunshine Coast University Hospital
(SCUH) opened in March 2017 with 450
beds, is expanding to 600 beds during
2020, and is predicted to expand further
to 800+ beds by 2022. (758 beds were
built at SCUH – and wards are being
progressively opened as required). The
university hospital further enhances the
reputation of the SCHHS as an excellent
learning environment for junior doctors.
The health service provides ‘state of the
art’ clinical facilities, senior staff
specialists, education and research
facilities.
The expanding Sunshine Coast Hospitals
& Health service is able to offer a wide
range of clinical experiences and
numerous extra job opportunities and
vocational career paths for doctors of all
levels. The area covered by our health
service has fantastic surfing beaches,
tropical rainforests and rural hinterland
areas. It is located 95 km north of
Brisbane and is home to the national
icons of Noosa Heads and Fraser Island,
servicing a population of about 410,000
people. This number expands greatly in
holiday seasons. Sunshine Coast
University Hospital is the primary hospital
that interns will be allocated to, though
though there are opportunities to do
rotations at Nambour, Maleny and
Gympie Hospitals.
REASONS TO APPLY
The great learning opportunities and
lifestyle in this area result in a consistent
retention rate of over 90% of interns
choosing to stay on for their house
officer years and beyond. Our hospitals
provide:
Great learning opportunities,
including dedicated junior doctor
teaching programs and engaged
senior clinicians. With the SIM skills
centre at SCUH, and pocket SIM labs
at Nambour and Gympie Hospitals
and Medical Education Unit staff at
these sites, everything is focused on
individualising each intern and house
officers’ clinical learning
opportunities.
An active research department and
program at SCUH provides plenty of
research opportunities and support
for junior doctors.
A rich social lifestyle – the Sunshine
Coast Junior Doctor Society
organises boat trips, balls, social
drinks and other activities. It also
organises an annual RMO Careers
Expo and is a strong advocate on
intern and junior doctor issues.
The Sunshine Coast offers a unique
blend of metropolitan sophistication,
friendly regional hospital atmosphere
and the relaxed Sunshine Coast
lifestyle.
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It is close to surfing beaches,
rainforest areas, as well as the
surrounding coral reefs. There are a
great range of restaurants and cafes,
fantastic beaches for surfing, diving,
kite-surfing, snorkelling, sailing and
fishing, great treks for bushwalking,
climbing and rainforest walks. In
addition to a vibrant social life, the
area also has plenty of shopping
centres and local boutiques.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Kara Somerville Senior Medical
Education Officer
Phone: (07) 5202 2996
Jennifer Crawford Principal MEO
Phone: (07) 5202 3003
Email:
sc-internrecruitment@health.qld.gov.
au
TOOWOOMBA
HOSPITAL
50
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*10 of the 50 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist Pathway
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Toowoomba Hospital, Stanthorpe
Hospital, Warwick Hospital, Goondiwindi
Medical Centre, Clifton Medical Practice,
Ochre Medical Centre Wyalla, Ochre
Medical Centre Oakey
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, Medicine
(General Medicine, Acute Stroke
Medicine), Surgery (General Surgery,
Orthopaedics).
Non-core: Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Ear Nose Throat,
Urology, Medical Oncology, Anaesthetics,
Intensive Care Unit, Rural Hospital term,
Rural General Practice term
BASIC INFORMATION
Toowoomba Hospital, part of the Darling
Downs Hospital and Health Service, is a
320 bed hospital providing surgical,
orthopaedic, ENT surgery,
ophthalmology, urology, obstetric,
paediatric and neonatal care in Special
Care Nursery, anaesthesia, intensive care
and high dependency care medicine
including gastroenterology, geriatrics,
endocrinology, oncology, respiratory and
renal, and emergency medicine. The
Hospital has a large 59 bed acute Mental
Health Unit.
REASONS TO APPLY
Toowoomba Hospital offers most
major specialties, except
neurosurgery and cardiothoracic
surgery, with a wide range of
postgraduate educational activities.
The staff ratio of medical education
for junior doctors is twice the state
average.
Toowoomba hospital places a large
emphasis on supporting their junior
doctors which is reflected in the
retention rate.
Toowoomba is known as the “Garden
City” with beautiful parklands and
reserves, and a pleasant, mild
climate. It is also gaining a reputation
for its arty laneways, superb coffee
and vibrant cultural scene.
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2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Andrew McLean
Intern Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (07) 4616 6350
Email: DDHHS-Medical-
Rosters@health.qld. gov.au
TOWNSVILLE
HOSPITAL
75
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS*
*5 positions will be offered through the
QLDRGP. New Indigenous Intern Pathway
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/ass
ets/pdf_file/0028/1037944/indigenousflyer.pdf
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/as
sets/pdf_file/0019/444214/townsvillefaq.pdf
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Intern core terms
Emergency Medicine
Medicine, taken as:
General Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gerontology
Renal
Surgery, taken as:
General Surgery
Colorectal surgery
Orthopaedics
Gynaecological surgery
Neurosurgery
Urology
Vascular
Mater rotations
General Medicine
Orthopaedics / Neurosurgery
Urology/General/Plastic surgery
Intern non-core:
Acute Mental Health / ATODS
Anaesthetics
Cardiology
AIUDS & Community Paediatrics
Country Practice (Ingham, Palm
Island, Charters Towers)
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Gerontology – Acute Care of the
Elderly (ACE)
Gerontology – Evaluation and
Management (GEM)
Haematology
Infectious Diseases
Medical Oncology
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Palliative care
Radiology
Rehabilitation medicine - acute
Rehabilitation medicine – sub-acute
Renal medicine
Rural GP – Ingham
Sexual Health
Mater rotations:
Cardiology
Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and
neonates
BASIC INFORMATION
Townsville University Hospital is a
tertiary hospital with more than 779 beds
and is still expanding. Townsville also
offers a vibrant social life with
restaurants, national sporting events and
fantastic tourist hot spots.
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REASONS TO APPLY
A modern, fast paced, complex,
clinical Tertiary hospital that offers all
the facilities
of a major hospital with all the
medical and surgical subspecialties.
High ratio of senior to junior staff
with opportunities for increasing
independence
in a supportive environment
Broad case-mix case mix including
many tropical and infectious
diseases
Opportunities to work at rural health
services in your intern year at Ingham,
Charters Towers, or Palm Island
Facilities and resources for research
innovation, with close connections to
James Cook University
Excellent training opportunities with
contacts in specialist colleges as well
as a high success rate for entry into
specialist training and exam success
Doctors for doctors mentoring
program
Clinical skills and simulation center
Telehealth to rural and remote
facilities
Consistently high ranking in AMAQ
Resident Health Check
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Kristen Burns
Medical Recruitment Coordinator - JMO
Townsville University Hospital
Phone: (07) 4433 4733
Email: tsv-jmo@health.qld.gov.au
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South
Australia
(SA)
SA AMA
SA New Graduate Perspectives
SA Overview
SA Rural Training
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Country Health SA
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SA AMA
On behalf of the AMA and AMA(SA), congratulations on embarking on the next exciting stage of your
medical career!
Your dedication to your work has been rewarded with you reaching this point. While there are some
years of equally challenging work to come, rest assured that you are not travelling alone. Your
colleagues and the AMA are behind you all the way, and you should feel that there is always someone
to speak up for you when you need them to.
There’s been quite a bit of publicity of late about the challenges in the health system and the pressures
on health professionals, which may have added to your understandable anxiety about the training as a
doctor that lies ahead. But connecting with your colleagues and the AMA is the best way of building a
protective shield around yourself and preparing you to work with and for others. It might seem
sometimes that you are the bottom of the food chain, but what you are doing makes real difference to
people – patients, their families, and your colleagues. And while there are clearly some testing times,
there are also many great ones and it’s those moments of connection with people at pivotal points of
their lives that you will remember throughout yours. it’s really important to remember that the feeling of
making a difference gets you through when it needs to – along with a good laugh with your fellow
interns – many of whom are sure to be among your most enduring friends.
Remember, we are here for you. But I ask that you also consider how you can make a difference in your
training experience and that of your peers. There are many instances where interns working with
AMA(SA) have been instrumental in changing the system to improve outcomes for patients and
doctors. One of the most enjoyable aspects of being President of AMA(SA) is encountering so many
junior doctors who are passionate about changing things for the better, and they have worked with us
to address issues ranging from scheduling specialist exams during COVID to safe working hours and
workplace culture.
As you begin your training, remember there are many doctors ready and willing to help. They can
advise you about how to remain positive and to perform at your best – and to always look after
yourself. We look forward to supporting you this year and in the years ahead.
Best wishes,
Dr Michelle Atchison
BM, BS, FRANZCP, GDipArtHist, AMA(M) President
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SA NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Hey everyone – hope you’re getting excited for internship! Trying to decide what to do and where to go with your intern year
is a big decision, so take your time and think it through before locking anything in. My name is Nathan Dignam, and I’ll be
talking a little bit about my perspective of interning in SA with the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). I
graduated from University of Adelaide in 2021 and chose CALHN as I had done a few rotations through it as a student, it
was geographically convenient, and I had friends and family who are all there as well. I’ve definitely been enjoying it so far
but have heard very good things about all the networks in SA so you’re in luck wherever you end up! To start the year I was
on General Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and I’m now currently in Port Lincoln on a GP rotation. After this I’ll be
moving back to Adelaide for ED at the RAH, followed by stroke at the RAH and finishing the year with breast and endocrine
surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. While I’m still finding my way around the hospital and my place as an intern, here’s
a few thoughts on the year so far:
1. The transition from student to doctor is confronting at first but you are ready for it. While that first day on the wards,
you may not have any idea what you’re doing, and you feel bad asking your reg what the dose for amoxicillin is for the
3rd time that day – every new role is an adjustment. Quickly enough the little jobs and specifics will become second
nature to you and you can focus more on…
2. Being a doctor is different from being a student. Sure - you don’t actually have more knowledge or experience than the
end of your final year, but your role is fundamentally different. Once you’ve gotten over the transition, you can really
start to trust your gut with all the clinical training you’ve done so far – prioritising sick patients, managing complex
situations and knowing when and how to escalate. These things can all become easier on a new rotation if first you…
3. Take a step back and just learn how the ward/department/rotation actually works. You’re the intern now – you have to
know the functionality of it completely, as you can’t just duck off ‘for a tute’ if a job is a little too complicated. Learn the
process for getting patients admitted/consulted on/discharged, find out who your allied health and pharmacist are,
discover the best coffee at the closest location to your break room – all vital aspects of making sure your day runs
smoothly. And you always want your day running smoothly as…
4. Sometimes it’s hard to give yourself a rest - but know that you always can. We all got into medicine because we want to
help people. And if you’re looking after a patient – especially one that is unwell, in pain, or you’re generally worried
about them – sometimes we forget to look after ourselves. While pretty much every clinical situation can handle a 15-
minute delay for you to get some food/grab a drink/go to the bathroom with no consequences, it’s easier said than
done. The most important thing is that you never feel externally pressured to work too hard, take breaks when you can
and that you don’t feel selfish on those quieter days when you actually have some time to yourself where you might be
able to…
5. Make friends and have fun. While my time so far has had it’s share of stressful moments, when I think of the year so far
none of that comes to mind. What I think of are the moments in the office joking about patient encounters with other
teams, going out for drinks after a long evening shift with other interns, dinner with my team as we give all our patients
nicknames. These are the moments that make internship - the friends, the connections and the memories made along
the way. If you’re enjoying working with the people around you, even the most stressful day can seem bearable.
Best of luck everyone with your decisions - I’m so excited for you all! If you’re interested in coming to SA, CALHN, or just
want to chat feel free to email me at Nathan.dignam@sa.gov.au – more than happy to talk it all through.
Dr. Nathan Dignam
RAH Intern
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SA OVERVIEW
Take the opportunity to realise your potential as a doctor
whilst enjoying the offerings of South Australia: the home
of wine, festivals, and Farmer’s Union Iced Coffee (to get
you through those lengthy shifts). Adelaide’s dynamic
marriage of cosmopolitan mecca and small city vibes is
both vibrant and convivial, ensuring an unparalleled
experience in the “20 minute city”.
Boasting the modern Royal Adelaide Hospital, a new
internship program in Whyalla, and a healthcare system
focussed on emerging healthcare practices, it would be
“heaps good” to spend your first year out of med school
here in the Festival State.
To ensure you secure that work-life balance (emphasis on
life), the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills wine regions
are less than 1.5 hours drive from the city. Or you could
spend your weekends exploring the Flinders ranges and
beautiful coastline - with a “pie floater” always within
reach for your indulgence.
HOW TO APPLY & KEY DATES
Applications are via the SA Health careers website. You
will be required to upload documents to support your
application. The online application form will guide you
through the process and indicate which documents are
required. For queries related to special considerations,
refer to the FAQ page on the website.
Registration to complete Sunrise EMR & PAS training
open:
1 May 2022 – 31 May 2022
Application open date:
Monday 9 May 2022
Application close date:
Thursday 9 June 2022
Referee report completion date:
Friday 17 June 2022
Offer dates: Round one commences
Rural Intern Pathway interviews:
Monday 27 June 2022 – Friday 1 July 2022
(TBC)
Rural Intern Pathway provisional offers:
Commence Monday 18 July 2022
Metropolitan Intern provisional offers:
Round one commences Wednesday 20 July
2022
Late Vacancy Management Process commences:
Monday 5 December 2022
Intern positions are aligned with priority category groups,
allocating applicants to their highest possible preference
until positions are filled. Allocations occur in 3 rounds;
round 1 commencing with Category 1.1. applicants,
randomly selecting applicants to be allocated
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their first preferences. In round 2, all vacant positions are
filled. Applicants may receive an offer for their second or
subsequent preferences. Again, matches are random in
accordance with category groups and based upon
applicants’ highest possible preferences. Round 3 fills
positions made vacant through declined offers from
previous rounds.
Rural Intern Pathway: introduced in South Australia to
select applicants who are suitable for, and have a
preference towards, working in a rural location. All
applicants who meet the intern application eligibility
criteria and preference a Rural SA site as their first
preference will be included in the selection process.
Therefore, applications for this pathway are included in
the standard SA internship application. More information
is located on the SA Health Careers Website.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Medical intern placement number (AHPRA number)
Passport, citizenship certificate or Australian full
birth certificate (if born after 1986 must supply proof
that at least one parent was either an Australian
Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident at time of
birth)
A current resume/curriculum vitae
Referees: for credentialing purposes, all applicants
are required to provide contact details for three
referees who have supervised you in a clinical
capacity. An online referee form will be sent to your
referees via email so please ensure the email
address provided is correct.
University transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable
from Australian Medical Council (AMC) accredited
schools).
Evidence confirming that you meet the English
language requirements set out by AHPRA
Local Health Network (LHN) Preferences: Nominate
your preferences in order
Immune Status
IF APPLICABLE:
Name change evidence (e.g. marriage certificate,
divorce certificate, change of name by deed poll etc.)
A copy of your Visa – that includes your name, visa
status and expiration date
If you are from interstate or overseas you will need
to provide a certificate confirming that you have
completed the online electronic medical record
(Sunrise EMR & PAS) training. Please refer to Sunrise
EMR & PAS for further information and to register for
the online training

SA OVERVIEW
PRIORITY GROUPS
CATEGORY 1
Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens
1.1 Medical graduates from a SA university who identify as a an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
1.2 CSP or SABMSS Medical graduates from a SA University
1.3 Full fee paying Medical graduates from a SA University
CATEGORY 2
Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens
2.1 Interstate or NZ medical graduates who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
2.2 Interstate or NZ medical graduates who completed Year 12 in South Australia
2.3 Interstate or NZ medical graduates
2.4 Medical graduates from an overseas university who completed year 12 in South Australia
2.5 Medical graduate of an overseas university
CATEGORY 3
Australian Temporary Residents and New Zealand Permanent Residents
3.1 Medical graduates from a South Australian University
CATEGORY 4
Australian Temporary Residents and New Zealand Permanent Residents
4.1 Medical graduates from an interstate or New Zealand University
CATEGORY 5
Australian Temporary Residents and New Zealand Permanent Residents
5.1 Medical graduates who have spent two or more semesters in an overseas campus of an Australian or New Zealand
University (eg Monash Sunway campus, UQ New Orleans campus)
5.2 Medical graduates of an overseas university
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SA RURAL
TRAINING
The Rural Intern Pathway was introduced in South Australia in 2018 to select applicants who are
suitable for and have a preference towards working in a rural or remote location. All applicants who
meet the intern application eligibility criteria and preference a regional local health network (rLHN)
as their first preference will be included in the selection process. Therefore, applications for this
pathway are included in the standard SA internship application. Applications open on Monday 9 May
2022, and close on Thursday 9 June 2022. Referee reports are due Friday 17 June 2022. Interviews
for the 2023 rural internship will be held from Monday 27 June 2022 to Friday 1 July 2022 (TBC), and
Rural Intern Pathway provisional offers will be released from Monday 18 July 2022. South Australia
has three internship programs – specially designed, fit for purpose programs to set up interns for a
rural generalist career into the future. The total positions offered in each local health network:
5 in Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (rotations at Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, and
Whyalla)
8 in Limestone Coast Local Health Network (rotations at Kingston/Robe, Naracoorte, and Mt
Gambier)
10 in Riverland Murray Coorong Local Health Network (rotations at Barmera, Berri, and Renmark)
Applications for the Rural Intern Pathway are included in the standard South Australian application
for internship. The only difference is that they are allocated first.
To be eligible, applicants must:
Preference rural local health network (rLHN) as FIRST preference
Answer additional questions within the standard process (e.g. CV, referees and SAQs)
The rural stream will then host interviews after applicants are reviewed by a selection panel.
Further information can be found in the SA Internship Application Guideline here:
https://www.samet.org.au/internship/
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
SA Health
South Australia Medical Education and Training Unit
Telephone: (08) 8226 7231
HealthSAMET@sa.gov.au
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CENTRAL ADELAIDE
LOCAL HEALTH
NETWORK
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INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
The Central Adelaide Local Health
Network is an accredited prevocational
(PGY1 & PGY2+) medical training
provider. SAMETs Accreditation
Standards provide the framework against
which the quality of education, training,
support, supervision and welfare are
measured and met. CALHN provides a
broad base of clinical experience and has
a demonstrated culture of expert
teaching and training which is very well
supported by senior clinicians and
trainees in vocational training programs.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
The hospitals within CALHN to which
Interns are allocated as home-based
hospitals are The Queen Elizabeth
Hospital and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Other sites and services include
Hampstead Rehabilitation Hospital,
Glenside Hospital, and a range of subacute
and primary health care services
and a number of state-wide services.
Currently there are rotations to Women’s
and Children’s Hospital Network (WCHN),
Port Augusta Hospital and GP rotations
to Jamestown, Port Lincoln and Waikerie.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a 311 bed,
acute care teaching hospital that provides
inpatient, outpatient, and emergency and
mental health services to a population of
more than 250,000 people living primarily in
Adelaide’s western suburbs. TQEH is
currently undergoing redevelopment. The
hospital is located in the Western suburbs
of Adelaide, is 15 mins via Port Road to the
Royal Adelaide Hospital and is easily
accessible by public transport with buses
and trains in close proximity. Car parking is
available on site, in addition to ample street
parking.
Royal Adelaide Hospital is an 800-bed
hospital providing a comprehensive range
of the most complex clinical care to an
estimated 85,000 inpatients and 400,000
outpatients each year. Structurally, the
hospital spans the equivalent of three city
blocks and is located on a site containing
almost four hectares of landscaped parks
and internal green space, including over 70
courtyards, terraces and sky gardens. The
hospital is located in the North West corner
of the Adelaide CBD and is accessible by
various bus, tram and train routes. There is
a staff car park on site and a parking permit
can be applied for with all consideration
given to the fulltime shift-working
workforce.
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AVALIBLE ROTATIONS:
General Medicine:
Geriatric Medicine/Aged Care, Acute
Medical Unit, Thoracic/Respiratory
Medicine, Acute Stroke, Neurology -
including subacute stroke, Cardiology,
Gastroenterology, Trauma Surgery &
Surgical Oncology, Upper GI Surgery,
Hepatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal
Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastic
Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Emergency Medicine:
Nights, Relieving, Oncology - Medical and
Radiation, ENT Surgery, Urology, PAH
General Surgery, Breast Endocrine &
Surgical Oncology, Acute Mental
Health/Psychiatry, Palliative Care,
Rehabilitation Medicine - General and
Geriatric, General Practice - Jamestown,
Port Lincoln & Walkerie, WCHN -
Paediatric Medicine and Paediatric
Emergency, Drug & Alcohol Services SA
(DASSA)
CALHN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Weekly Intern Training Program
(protected time)
Intern Simulation Training Program
(protected time)
Surgical Units Intern Teaching
Program
Emergency Department Teaching
Program
General Medicine Teaching Program
Ward Rounds, Departmental
Meetings and 103 Individual Unit
Teaching Meetings
Medical Grand Rounds
Committed Postgraduate Medical
Education personnel including:
Medical Education Registrars, Chief
Medical Residents, Clinical Term
Supervisors
A varied education program is offered
and includes: ALS, PLS, APLS, Cultural
Awareness, Mindfulness Courses,
Clinical Teacher Development, Full
Career Development Program and
Mentorship Program
CALHN SUPERVISION/SUPPORT:
Supervision can be provided by many
and varied personnel
RMO/Registrar, Consultant
DCT: Director of Clinical Training
MEO: Medical Education Officer
Term Supervisors, Chief Medical
Residents, Senior medical
colleagues
AMA/SASMOA
SAMET JMO Forum
Intern Reps – Advocates, Medical
Education/ Training Committees
Regular Intern Talkfests
Interviews 2-3 times per year with
DCT and MEO
Education Unit’s open door policy
Own health practitioners ie GPs etc.
Health Advisory Agencies ie Staff
Counselling Support Services;
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service;
Doctors’ Health SA etc.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Lynne Burn
Medical Education Officer (Interns) The
Queen
Elizabeth Hospital, CALHN
Phone: (08) 8222 6650
Email: Lynne.burn@.sa.gov.au
Peta Beckham
Medical Education Officer (Interns),
Royal Adelaide Hospital, CALHN
Phone: (08) 7074 2210
Email: Peta.Beckham@sa.gov.au
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NORTHERN ADELAIDE
LOCAL HEALTH
NETWORK
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury
Hospital and various rural sites
BASIC INFORMATION
NALHN has 32% of the Adelaide metro
population, but only 20% of the beds, and
24% of the budget. NALHN has learned to
work very efficiently. The NALHN
Strategic Plan 2020-25 identifies six
strategic imperatives to help us meet our
purpose to deliver exceptional health and
wellbeing services that enhance the
quality of life for our community. These
include: inclusive culture, service design,
digitally smart, sustainability, exceptional
people and partnering.
REASONS TO APPLY
Supportive learning environment with
lunchtime protected intern teaching
time
Your psychological safety is our
priority
Mentoring program available
Weekly Medical Grand Rounds
Departmental Meetings
Divisional Education
You may preference up to two
Emergency Rotations
Three interviews per year with MEO
Simulation training suite at LMH
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Renee Murphy
NALHN Medical Education Officer
Phone: (08) 8282 0844
Email: renee.murphy@sa.gov.au
SOUTHERN ADELAIDE
LOCAL HEALTH
NETWORK
NAHLN ROTATIONS INCLUDE:
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INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga
Hospital and Jamie Larcombe Centre,
Rural GP Sites: Murray Bridge, Mannum,
Angaston, Mount Barker, Victor Harbor
SALHN ROTATIONS INCLUDE:
Emergency; Rural ED/GP; Acute Medical
Unit; Cardiology; Gastroenterology;
General Internal Medicine; Geriatric
Evaluation and Management (GEM);
Haematology; Older Persons Assessment
and ED Liaison (OPAL); Respiratory;
Stroke; Cardio-Thoracic
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Surgery; Colorectal Surgery; ENT; General
and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Hepato-
Pancreato-Biliary Surgery; Oesophago-
Gastric Surgery; Orthopaedics; Urology;
Vascular Surgery; Neurosurgery; Plastic
Surgery; Infectious Diseases and
Dermatology; Obstetrics and
Gynaecology; Paediatrics; Psychiatry;
Medical Nights; Surgical Nights; and
Relieving.
BASIC INFORMATION
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
(SALHN) is an acute tertiary health care
centre providing medical services for
more than 100,000 inpatients and
500,000 outpatients living in the southern
metropolitan area of Adelaide, as well as
providing a number of state-wide services
to people from regional areas.
More than 7,500 skilled staff provide high
quality patient care, education, research
and health services across 20 sites,
including:
Flinders Medical Centre
Noarlunga Hospital
GP Plus Super Clinic at Noarlunga
GP Plus Centres at Aldinga and
Marion
Jamie Larcombe Centre
The Repat Health Precinct
Aboriginal Family Clinics at
Noarlunga and Clovelly Park
Drug and Alcohol Services South
Australia
via a junior medical advisory committee.
The medical education team provides
comprehensive and dynamic training in
their weekly intern tutorial and simulation
programs, clinical skills workshops and
five-day orientation program. Training is
also provided on the wards and within
departments.
Additionally, SALHN provides education,
information, and support for interns and
general trainees who are interested in a
General Practice career pathway.
QUOTES FROM CURRENT INTERN
“SALHN promotes a junior-doctor focused
learning environment with opportunities
for hands-on simulation training and upto-date
consultant led teaching. The
support is over various levels from the
education office, fellow colleagues and
even admin services such as Human
Resources - someone is always there for
you. SALHN has provided me with an
excellent internship experience that is not
one size fits all”
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Sheryl Keegan
Medical Education Officer
Phone: (08) 8204 7688 (Tue-Fri)
Email: Sheryl.Keegan@sa.gov.
REASONS TO APPLY
SALHN offers opportunities to practice
medicine across a broad range of
specialties in a supportive environment.
The network has strong leadership with a
focus on wellbeing underpinned by
mentoring and debriefing sessions, and
there are mechanisms in place to provide
regular feedback to divisions including
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SA RURAL
TRAINING
RURAL INTERN PATHWAY
On 1 July 2019, the Country Health SA Local Health Network was replaced by six
regional local health networks (LHNs), each led by a governing board. These six new
regional LHNs are:
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network
Limestone Coast Local Health Network
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
For further info about these new LHNs including contact details, visit this website:
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+interne
t/about+us/our+local+health+networks/regional+health+services/about+regional+hea
lth
The South Australian Rural Intern Pathway was introduced in 2018 as a means to
select applicants who are suitable and have a preference to work in a rural or remote
location. In order to be eligible for the Rural Intern Pathway, you must preference a
regional local health network (rLHN) as your first preference.
Applicants can preference to work at any of the following networks:
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network which services, the Port Augusta
Hospital and Regional Health Service, Port Lincoln Health and Hospital Service and
the Whyalla Hospital and Health Service. Rotations include:
Emergency
General Practice
Medicine
Royal Flying Doctors Service
Surgery
Limestone Coast Local Health Network which services, Naracoorte Health Service,
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service and the Kingston Soldiers’ Memorial
Hospital. Rotations include:
Anaesthetics
Emergency
General Practice
Medicine
Surgery
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Riverland Murray Coorong Local Health Network as part of the Riverland Academy
of Clinical Excellence (RACE) which services, Barmera Health Service, Renmark
Paringa District Hospital, and the Riverland General Hospital (Berri). Rotations
include:
Aged Care
Emergency
General Practice
Medicine
Relieving
Surgery.
All programs are designed to set up interns for a rural generalist career, with the
potential to continue PGY2+ years, and Advanced Skills Training in a rural setting.
Interviews for the 2023 rural internship will be held from Monday 27 June 2022 to
Friday 1 July 2022 (TBC), and Rural Intern Pathway provisional offers will be released
from Monday 18 July 2022.
Further information can be found in the SA Internship Application Guideline here:
https://www.samet.org.au/internship/
2023 CONTACT DETAILS:
SA Health
South Australia Medical Education and Training Unit
Phone: (08) 8226 7231
Email: HealthSAMET@sa.gov.au
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INTERN ROTATIONS IN RURAL HEALTH
The Road to Rural (R2R) intern Program gives 50 interns the opportunity to complete a
10 week rural placement in a SA community. These fully immersive opportunities
expose interns to the breadth of rural general practice and hospital work in the regions
of: Angaston, Clare, Crystal Brook, Gumeracha, Jamestown, Kapunda, Mannum, Murray
Bridge, Port Lincoln, and Waikerie.
To be part of the R2R Intern Program, Interns of Adelaide’s Metropolitan Local Health
Networks (CALHN, NALHN and SALHN) can preference a rural rotation in their
application.
Each R2R Intern Program participant commences their rotation with a 1.5 day
orientation to rural general practice featuring practical skills stations and emergency
upskilling.
For more information, click here: https://www.ruraldoc.com.au/
2023 CONTACT DETAILS:
Phone: (08) 8234 8277
Email: futureworkforce@ruraldoc.com.au
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Tasmania
(TAS)
TAS AMA
TAS New Graduate Perspective
TAS Overview
TAS Rural Training
North
South
North West
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TAS AMA
Welcome to your internship.
Firstly, I want to congratulate you for continuing with your studies and medical career journey in
what can only have been described as near impossible circumstances during 2021, but the fact
that you are here today speaks volumes to the type of doctors you are going to become – calm,
passionate, resilient, determined, and professional all the traits needed to treat and care and
advocate for your patients and your colleagues and yourself.
Welcome to the medical profession. Good advice, given to most of us on starting our intern
year, is not to be overwhelmed, give everything a go, be curious, interested, ask questions, be
proactive, look and learn and importantly ask for help if needed.
Your senior colleagues were all once interns, and they remember only too well the steep learning
curve you are on and the incredible reward we all get from providing patient care. These senior
doctors look forward to teaching and mentoring you; you are the future of our profession.
We often hear from interns that working in the hospital is not always what they expected. You
graduated with a lot of knowledge, now is the time to put that knowledge into practice and enjoy
this new experience.
Tasmania provides a beautiful lifestyle and many opportunities for advancing your medical
training at any one of our three public hospitals, Hobart, Launceston or at the North West
Regional. We try to keep what we have in Tasmania a secret so as not to spoil it! But I am happy
to share some of those secrets with you.
Tasmania offers great weather, cities that are easy to get around, access to excellent sporting
facilities and activities; both on and off the water, healthy produce, a world-renowned arts and
festival culture, pristine scenery, untouched beaches and a diverse and vibrant coffee and dining
scene.
In the time it takes most of the Australian population to travel to work Doctors in Tasmania can
be in the wilderness, at an unspoilt beach or just getting up because there is no need to rush!
Our state has immense beauty at your doorstep.We also have quality hospitals offering a
comprehensive range of experience. Tasmania provides both basic and advanced training
pathways to almost all specialities with some programs linked with Victoria.
Intern placements while remaining tight around the country are available in Tasmania with many
of the students from the University of Tasmania Medical School moving around the country.
AMA Tasmania is actively involved in ensuring the right balance of work, teaching and life exist
for Interns in Tasmania.So, give us serious consideration.However, beware, you will need to plan
to stay on as I can assure you that you will get hooked!
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I strongly encourage you to join AMA Tasmania, the organisation representing Tasmanian
doctors. AMA Tasmania continues to help countless members with workplace relations
advice, advocate on vital life impacting issues such as climate change, career coaching and
wellbeing support. You will also have networking opportunities with senior colleagues.
Moreover, in an increasingly crowded employment market, these opportunities are crucial.
AMA Tasmania’s strong advocacy has provided junior doctors with a voice, improved working
conditions, and safer hours.
AMA Tasmania can also help you to understand your rights as a Doctor-in-Training, as well as
how to add your voice to advocate for policy improvements. AMA Tasmania continues to work
hard to improve workplace culture to discourage bullying and harassment in public hospitals.
Of course, we encourage all members to pursue respectful behaviour toward others, and to be
well informed on health policy issues while allowing you to share your perspective with the
wider medical community away from your health service.
Top 10 tips for enjoying your internship.
1. Maintain networks.
2. Eat, exercise, and have your own GP.
3. Develop your communications skills.
4. Make sure you are contactable when you should be!
5. Prioritise tasks and learn time management skills.
6. The best cannula is the one in the patient's vein.
7. Introduce yourself ….to everyone.
8. Follow your passion.
9. Focus on your important role.
10. Finally…. Enjoy your internship – everything will be ok but please ask for help if you need it.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
Dr Helen McArdle
President
AMA Tasmania
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TAS NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
I’m currently completing my internship at the Royal Hobart Hospital and have just
finished my first rotation – General Medicine.
Internship applications are an exciting time, but it only happens once. Don’t be afraid
to apply broadly to keep your options open, and even if you don’t get the position
you’re after you’ll gain valuable experience from the process.
Despite being born in Brisbane, I’ve now spent most of my life in Tasmania and
consider myself a proud Tasmanian. I’m going to tell you why you should become a
Tasmanian too (for your internship at least).
Internship in Tasmania has one key perk – you’re doing an internship in Tasmania.
On your days off you’ll have the Tasmanian wilderness as your backyard. If you want
to stay closer to society you can take your pick of beer, cider, wine, whisky, gin,
cheese, chocolate, salmon, scones (and more). As the home of Dark MOFO, you can
warm up through the winter solstice with a midwinter festival of food, drink, sex, and
death. After scraping along below the poverty line through uni, you will find plenty of
opportunities to spend your paycheck here.
Liveable and walkable cities will let you make the most out of your work week. Most
interns have rentals within a 15 minute walk of the hospital in Launceston and Hobart,
or a 5 minute drive with ample parking in Burnie. Even if you are commuting by car,
then “peak hour” would be more accurately named “peak 15 minutes on a bad day”.
While Tasmania itself should sell an internship in Tasmania, I should touch on the
hospitals themselves.
Tasmania has three major public hospitals – the Royal Hobart Hospital, the
Launceston General Hospital, and the North West Regional Hospital (and its
associated Mersey Community Hospital). All offer a well-supported internship, with a
different range of specialties available. All three sites also offer rotations in rural
general practice.
I’ve accurately recorded every single early start or late finish, exactly as I’ve worked
them, and all overtime has been paid without issue. Internship is well supported from
day one, with a formal shadowing program in the orientation week and weekly intern
teaching. Intern teaching is also protected time, and THS staff actively advocate to
facilitate intern attendance.
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TAS NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
The RMO societies are active and returning with a strong calendar of events post
COVID. They also bring well stocked doctors’ quarters with all the Tim Tams and
toasties you could ever dream of.
I’m loving my internship in Tasmania and would absolutely recommend it! I’m always
happy to be contacted with any questions!
Dr Liam Virtue
Royal Hobart Hospital
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TAS OVERVIEW
Discover Tasmania - Australia’s slightly
forgotten island which nevertheless
attracts over 1 million visitors each year. It
would be a shame if you forgot to consider
coming here, too! Although on the smaller
end of the scale, our cities are vibrant and
thriving with creative production. Take
time to explore and you’ll find the state is
also bursting with gorgeous scenery (and
even world-class surfing!). Use a weekend
or two to visit the many national parks,
hiking trails and gardens, enjoying the
nature of our beautiful island.
Internships in Tasmania offer flexibility of
lifestyle, with each Intern streamed into
either Medicine, Surgery or General
training (including emergency medicine).
Invaluable career support is offered,
coupled with targeted training and
development programs. The relatively
small intake is advantageous, providing a
more relaxed and personalised work
environment.
Wind down with a Cascade or two, or (if
Aussie beer’s not your thing), indulge in
Tasmania’s renowned cheese and
chocolate to finish off the long days.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are via the Tasmanian Health
Service. Applicants must be graduates of,
or graduating from an Australian Medical
Council accredited University. All
applicants are required to apply online via
the Tasmanian jobs website
www.jobs.tas.gov. au. Only one
application is required; you will be asked
to indicate your preferred place of
employment (Hobart, Launceston, North
West Region) via the application form.
Applicants must list each site in order of
preference.
Our online application form ensures all
the information required to assess your
application is provided. The form
includes information on your eligibility to
work in Australia. The online application
form requires you to include your
University Student Number and your
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
Agency (AHPRA) Intern Placement
Number. The Intern Placement Number
is a unique number generated by AHPRA
that is provided to medical schools for
distribution to all 2021 final year medical
students.
Applicants will also be required to
indicate place of birth and where the
applicant completed education Year 12
(State or Territory if born in Australia).
This information will be used to inform
the data sets required by the National
Medical Intern Data Manager.
Candidates should attach a CV/Resume
and any other relevant information to
their application.
For information on application dates
please refer to the Department of Health
and Human Services website
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/
career/home/medical/junior_docs/curre
nt_ campaign/howtoapply_intern.
CONTACT DETAILS
Recruitment email address:
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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TAS RURAL
TRAINING
The Rural Junior Doctor Training Innovation Fund Tasmanian Community-based Intern
Program was set up to encourage more doctors to undertake rural community general
practice. This 13- week rotation will expose interns to the philosophy and skills involved in
rural general practice. General Practice has a different service approach than other medical
specialities and this is summarised nicely by the quote below:
General Practice is “an approach to health and medicine that is not reductionist. We are not
doctors for particular diseases, particular organs, nor particular stages in the life cycle, we
are doctors for people.”
Ochre Health is the fund holder for the Commonwealth’s Rural Junior Doctor Training
Innovation Fund (RJDTIF) in Tasmania.
There are five intern positions in the following locations: 2 in the NW region, 2 in the North
region and 1 in the South region
The Postgraduate Medical Education Council of Tasmania has accredited these terms as
noncore terms to form part of the 47 weeks of supervised practice as an intern before
being eligible for general registration. Tasmanian Health Service (THS) Interns who
undertake a general practice rotation (13-week training program) will still be required to
complete the three core terms in emergency, medicine and surgery at their tertiary hospital.
Interns will continue to participate in their tertiary hospital education program and be
provided a primary care education program during their community term – comprising
weekly tutorials on primary care topics, regular case conferencing, and a structured
experiential learning opportunity incorporating small rural hospital, general practice,
community and age care work. All of their work will be directly supervised by one of the
senior GPs of the participating Practices. This opportunity is available to Tasmania interns
who indicate their interest in a GP rotation
RURAL JUNIOR DOCTOR TRAINING INNOVATION FUND
Since 2017, the Department of Health has provided funding to develop rural primary care
rotations for interns in Tasmania through the Rural Junior Doctor Training Innovation Fund.
In addition to rotations in medicine, surgery and emergency medical care, interns will also
have the opportunity to undertake a general practice term in either the North or NorthWest
or South of the state (dependent on their location of their internship). This opportunity is
available to Tasmanian interns who indicate their interest in doing a GP term.
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NORTH
39
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Launceston General Hospital
COMMENCEMENT
Orientation week: April 2nd, 2023
Rotation start: January 9th 2023
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core Medical Terms (10 Weeks
Minimum): Acute Medical Unit, General
Medicine A-E, General Medicine
Outreach, Rehabilitation medicine, Renal
Medicine, Stroke/Neurology
Core Surgical Terms (10 Weeks
Minimum): General Surgery Unit 1
(Breast and endocrine), 2 (Colorectal), 3
(Upper GI), Orthopaedics, Plastic
Surgery/ENT/Ophthalmology, Urology.
Core Emergency Term (8 weeks
minimum)
Medical Education and JMO Support
The Medical Education Advisor (MEA)
supports both medical school and intern
and resident learning programs
enhancing the transition from
undergraduate to graduate. With PMCT
support the MEA promotes educational
activities for doctors of all levels
encouraging them to be more effective
teachers, supervisors and mentors.
Regular assessment and feedback are
also provided.
The MEA and Director of Clinical
Training, (DCT) together with a Clinical
Medical Educator arrange a variety of
weekly tutorial experiences pertinent to
the ongoing training of junior doctors
using the Australian Curriculum
Framework.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Ellen Tiller Resident Staff Coordinator
Launceston General Hospital
Phone: (03) 6777 4345
Email: ellen.tiller@ths.tas.gov.au
Non-Core Terms: After Hours/Relief,
General Practice- Ochre Scottsdale
Medical Centre , General Practice- Ochre
Medical Centre, St Helens, Hospital at
Night
BASIC INFORMATION
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH)
is a 360 bed regional hospital providing
most specialties. As an accredited
teaching hospital in partnership with the
Launceston Clinical School of Medicine,
and University of Tasmania a supportive
environment and active teaching and
learning culture is valued and promoted.
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SOUTH
NORTH-WEST
43
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
14
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Royal Hobart Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery,
Plastics/Maxillofacial Surgery, Vascular
Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Neurosurgery, General Medicine, Assessment
Planning Unit, Haematology, Oncology,
Rehabilitation Medicine, Older Persons Unit,
Respiratory, Emergency Medical Care,
Urology
Non-core: Rural General Practice – Southern
based
BASIC INFORMATION
The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary
referral centre for all of Tasmania. It services
a population of approximately 240 000
people. THS-RHH offers a comprehensive
range of specialties.
REASONS TO APPLY
Active weekly Intern Education Program
facilitated by the Directors of Clinical
Training and Medical Education Advisor
Our comprehensive, paid one-week
orientation program includes shadowing
of previous interns
Support for intern personal welfare to
ensure quality working experiences,
supervision and feedback
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Shelley Hampson
Acting Team Leader Medical Staffing
Hobart Hospital
Phone: (03) 6166 7538
Email: shelley.hampson@ths.tas.gov.au
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
North West Regional Hospital, Burnie, and
Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: General Medicine, General Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine
Non-core: General Practice Rural –
Queenstown, King island & Smithton
BASIC INFORMATION
Interns at THS-North West Region gain
handson experience in well-supported
departments. This provides a very unique
opportunity to work across our diverse
sites, and ensuring maximum exposure to
advance skills. Interns are fully supported
by Registrars and Consultants, and we
have structured regular JMO training and
education sessions.
REASONS TO APPLY
Contemporary, well equipped and
supportive work environments
Availability of shared, self-contained
accommodation for junior doctors
close to the hospital
Active weekly Intern Education
Program facilitated by the Directors of
Clinical Training and Medical Education
Advisor
Our comprehensive, paid one-week
orientation program includes
shadowing of previous interns
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Support for intern personal welfare to
ensure quality working experiences,
supervision and feedback
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Shauna Cole Senior Recruitment Officer
Email: shauna.cole@ths.gov.au
State-wide MWU email for enquiries:
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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Victoria
(VIC)
VIC AMA
VIC New Graduate Perspective
VIC Overview
VIC Rural Training
VIC Hospital Health Check Survey
Albury-Wodonga Health
Alfred Health
Austin Health
Ballarat Health
Barwon Health
Bendigo Hospital
East Gippsland Community-based Intern
Program
Eastern Health
Echuca Health
Gippsland Health
Goulburn Valley Health
Grampians
Melbourne Health
Mildura Health
Monash Health
Murray to the Mountains
Northeast Health
Northern Health
Peninsula Health
Southwest Health
St Vincent’s Health
Western Health
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VIC AMA
It’s hard to avoid immediately succumbing to cliché in a communication such as this, but a most
hearty congratulations to new graduates; your perseverance and commitment in uniquely
challenging circumstances is to be commended.
It is an understatement to say that the past couple of years have been a difficult time for Victoria,
and particularly the Victorian medical profession. It is unnecessary to now dwell on this.
It is AMA Victoria’s conviction that 2022 presents the chance for a healthcare-led recovery for our
great state; not only medical recovery for Victorians whose health has suffered during the COVID-19
pandemic (whether it be through mental illness, the impacts of delayed and or deferred physical
care, or through the virus itself), but also economic recovery through investment in essential health
infrastructure and services.
As Victorian interns, you will be at the vanguard of such recovery.
And, as you help Victoria recover, AMA Victoria is here to help you.
We are the principal voice advancing the Victorian medical profession and influencing policy
makers in this state. We proudly connect and support our members, providing a unified voice to
advocate for Victorian doctors and the health of all Victorians.
As interns, AMA Victoria is here to not only give you a powerful voice in advocacy on issues that
you may care about (be it climate change, racial equality or gender discrimination), but also provide
collective industrial might for you and other doctors in training (DiT).
We have recently negotiated an Enterprise Agreement (the document containing the terms and
conditions of your employment) that has significantly improved the lot of Victorian DiTs. Highlights
include:
1. Increase of 4 weeks to 14 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and an additional week
for non-primary carer.
2. From 1 March 2023 an additional 25% loading for work between 6pm and Midnight Friday.
3. “Remote Recall” for DiT’s which will see doctors paid for each hour they receive a call instead of
a flat rate for the whole shift.
We were only able to do this through our power in numbers- and each additional member counts.
Membership of AMA Victoria also acts as an insurance policy if something unfortunately does go
wrong at work. We provide representation when required and support members with performance
management, workplace bullying, discrimination, and harassment issues.
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Additionally, and on a more positive note, we offer tailored professional development and
career support, delivering a variety of coaching services and career solutions designed to
support doctors across their entire career lifecycle- from med student to retirement.
Doctor health and wellbeing is also a core focus of ours- so important in 2022. Our wellbeing
programs offer support to doctors, helping you maintain your health and wellbeing through
pressure-filled careers.
If you would like more information, please don’t reach out to us at amavic@amavic.com.au or
on (03) 9280 8722.
We would love to have you on board as we continue our work to advance the medical
profession and advanced the health of Victorians.
Dr Roderick McRae
President AMA Victoria
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VIC NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Congratulations on reaching the final year of Med school! After several semesters of exams,
assignments, research projects and sleepless nights, the time has finally arrived to be applying
for and beginning your career as a practising doctor.
What awaits you now is one final hurdle- the Victorian match system. Whilst the match is
competitive and challenging, do remember that multiple students have successfully made their
way through this process over the past so many years, and there’s no doubt that you will be
able to as well. During the next few months however, please remember that you will not be
defined by this match- all it represents is a necessary step that every final-year student has
to go through. And if during the occasional moment when drafting your cover letters, or
preparing for your PMCV interview it all seems like it’s becoming too much, don’t forget to turn
to the people and loved ones in your life who have supported you this far. A simple debrief with
them can mean a world of difference.
Most importantly, don’t forget that this is a time of celebration as well! Applying for a job after
five, six, seven or even more years of study can often make us lose appreciation of the efforts
we’ve put in to reach this stage, but remember that we are privileged to be commencing our
medical practise during a time when the world has never been more grateful to its healthcare
workers, and the knowledge and skills we’ve garnered over the last so many years.
The transition from being a student to practising as a doctor is challenging. You will go back
home after your first week’s shift and spend hours ruminating on the patients you looked after,
wondering if you should have done anything differently. The work will be challenging and
different, and at times, you might even feel like you might not deserve to be an intern just yet.
But remember that by virtue of the many exams and OSCEs you’ve successfully cleared (during
a worldwide pandemic, no doubt!), you are more than prepared to face what is to come.
Whilst deciding where to apply for internship, ask yourself what you want out of your first
postgraduate year. Is it familiarity, working within a hospital network that you’ve previously
been well exposed to? Is it flexibility and convenience? Or is it career prospects, working within
a network that will prepare you well for your future chosen vocation? Deciding where to apply
that meets your requirements can often seem overwhelming at times, but remember to stick to
your gut. Talk to your friends, colleagues and seniors, but remember throughout the process
that however you make this decision, always make sure that it’s being made for yourself and
driven by the people and values important to you.
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The Victorian match is a difficult process. However, you won’t be defined by this match, and
your career prospects will never be defined by the network lucky enough to have you as their
intern. Far more important is your unique experience within internship, and what you are able
to get out of a truly memorable year. This is a time to learn, grow and become more confident
applying what you’ve already studied. And remember to give yourself a pat on the back as you
take the first steps to working within such an incredible profession.
Congratulations soon-to-be doctors and good luck!
Dr Abhishekh Srinivas
Alfred Health
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VIC OVERVIEW
Graduates of Australian or New Zealand
medical schools who have completed an
internship in Australia or New Zealand are
eligible to apply for General Registration
through the Medical Board of Australia.
The Board grants Provisional Registration to
Australian or New Zealand medical school
graduates to undertake the intern year in
Victoria.
The Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria
(PMCV) coordinates the centralised
recruitment process through which intern
positions in Victoria are filled. The PMCV also
accredits internship positions in Victoria.
APPLYING FOR INTERNSHIP
The intern application process for Victoria is
through the PMCV Allocation and Placement
Service (APS) website. Candidates register to
participate in the Victorian Intern Match, via
the APS, and nominate the health services
and intern training programs where they
would like to be considered for internship
positions, in order of their preference.
Application components include completing a
standardised online CV form, nominating two
clinical referees (who complete online referee
report forms which once submitted are saved
against the candidate’s APS profile) and
completing an online, recorded video
interview. Candidates may also be required to
submit direct applications to individual health
services and intern training programs; these
requirements will vary depending on the
individual health services concerned. Health
services may also coordinate their own
interview process with shortlisted candidates
during the health service assessment period.
Centralised intern recruitment in Victoria is
both merit- and preference-based.
Following implementation in 2021, the
PMCV will continue to administer the
Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation
(VRPA) round, which aims to fill Victorian
Rural Generalist Program (VRGP)
internship positions and the majority of
available rural internship positions with
candidates who are genuinely interested
in a medical career in rural Victoria.
Eligible candidates wishing to participate
in the VRPA can apply via the Victorian
Intern Match.
KEY DATES
10AM May 9th , 2022:
Match Applications Open
5PM June 9th, 2021:
Match Applications Close
10AM June 10th, 2022 - 5PM June
12 2022
Video Interviews
June 13th 2022 - July 1st 2022
Health Service Selection and
Assessment Period
10AM July 18th, 2022
VRPA Results Published
10AM July 20th, 2022
Results Published Priority Group 1
TBA
Offers made to Priority Groups 2
and 3
18 November, 2022
National close date for intern
recruitment
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PRIORITY GROUPS
Based on the Victorian Department of Health approved eligibility criteria, allocation of
candidates to intern positions will take place in the following order:
1. Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation (VRPA) round
2. Priority Group 1 allocation round
3. Unmatched Priority Group 1 allocation process
4. Priority Group 2 allocation round
5. Priority Group 3 offers
6. National Late Vacancy Management process
The Victorian Intern Match eligibility categories and priority groups are listed below.
VICTORIAN RURAL PREFERENTIAL ALLOCATION (VRPA)*
*The VRPA is an opt-in allocation round for eligible applicants with a genuine interest in
practicing medicine in rural Victoria.
Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation:
VRPA Priority Group 1:
Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens graduating
from Victorian medical schools including CSP and domestic full fee-paying students
(graduates of University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University and
University of Notre Dame: Melbourne & Ballarat Clinical Schools).
VRPA Priority Group 2:
Australian temporary residents graduating from Victorian medical schools
(graduates of University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University and
University of Notre Dame: Melbourne & Ballarat Clinical Schools).
Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (interstate clinical school) who
meet the following criteria
Completed their Year 12 schooling in Victoria; OR
Previously lived in rural Victoria (Modified Monash Model (MMM)– MM2
classification or higher) and worked in a rural healthcare setting; OR
Graduates of the University of New South Wales who have undertaken their last
two years of clinical placement at Albury Wodonga Health clinical school
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Victorian Intern Match
Priority Group 1:
Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens graduating
from Victorian medical schools including CSP and domestic full fee-paying
students (graduates of University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin
University and University of Notre Dame: Melbourne & Ballarat Clinical Schools).
Priority Group 2:
Australian temporary residents graduating from Victorian medical schools
(graduates of University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University and
University of Notre Dame: Melbourne & Ballarat Clinical Schools).
Interstate Special consideration (criteria will be released via the PMCV APS
website)
Priority Group 3:
Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (Interstate clinical school)
Temporary resident Australian trained graduates (Interstate clinical school)
New Zealand Medical School Graduates (Permanent resident or New Zealand
citizen)
Graduates of university campuses accredited by the Australian Medical Council
outside of Australia and New Zealand (Monash University, Malaysia and
University of Queensland, Ochsner graduates)
CONTACT DETAILS
Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV)
Suite 801, Level 8, 533 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9670 1066
Email: allocations@pmcv.com.au
APPLICATION SUPPORT
The Medical Student Council of Victoria (MSCV) represents, connects and supports all
applicants in the Victorian match. For more information sign-up to the MSCV Intern Match
Support mailing list or contact us at internmatch@mscv.org.au
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VIC RURAL
TRAINING
The Victorian Rural Generalist Program (VRGP) intern year provides medical graduates with a unique
experience in both rural and regional hospitals and general practice settings. The VRGP Intern year will
undertake core training rotations at rural and regional health services with non-core rotation/s in rural general
practices and community settings, facilitating a career as a Rural Generalist. VRGP trainees are supported by
Regional Coordinators and Clinical Leads.
THE VICTORIAN RURAL GENERALIST PROGRAM REGIONS OFFERED IN 2023:
Barwon South West Region - South West Healthcare Warrnambool Rural Community Internship program (5
positions)
Grampians Region - Grampians Rural Community Internship program (5 positions)
Loddon-Mallee - Echuca Rural Community Intern Training program (5 positions)
Hume Region - Murray to the Mountains (M2M) intern training program (15 positions)
Gippsland Region - Rural Generalist Internship Gippsland (5 positions)
There are also a number of other health services in rural and regional Victoria that employ interns.
Medical graduates are eligible to apply through the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation process and selection
is based on merit. Students successful in obtaining a Victorian Rural Generalist intern position are generally
allocated to the training region for 12 months. Students interested in the program can apply through the PMCV
Allocation and Placement Service website (register for the Victorian Intern Match and indicate that you wish to
be part of the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation round).
VRPA PRIORITY GROUP 1:
Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens graduating from Victorian medical
schools including CSP and domestic full fee-paying students (graduates of University of Melbourne,
Monash University, Deakin University and University of Notre Dame: Melbourne & Ballarat Clinical Schools).
VRPA PRIORITY GROUP 2:
Australian temporary residents graduating from Victorian medical schools (graduates of University of
Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University and University of Notre Dame: Melbourne & Ballarat
Clinical Schools).
Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (interstate clinical school) who meet the following criteria
Completed their Year 12 schooling in Victoria; OR
Previously lived in rural Victoria (Modified Monash Model (MMM)– MM2 classification or higher) and
worked in a rural healthcare setting; OR
Graduates of the University of New South Wales who have undertaken their last two years of clinical
placement at Albury Wodonga Health clinical school
Additionally, some final year medical students may be eligible to apply for the Victorian Rural Medical
Scholarship (VRMS) scheme that offers substantial financial support to graduating medical students wishing to
work in rural and regional Victoria. Successful applicants must commit two years to working in rural/regional
Victoria. More information can be found at:
https://www.pmcv.com.au/intern-match-2022/
More information about individual regions, site locations and specific contact details can be found at
www.vicruralgeneralist.com.au
CONTACT DETAILS
Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria
Level 8, 533 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9670 1066
Email: allocations@pmcv.com.au
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VIC HOSPITAL HEALTH
CHECK SURVEY
In 2021 AMA Victoria ran the Hospital Health Check survey to quantify issues experienced by
Victorian trainees working in the public hospital system. The survey helps AMA Victoria identify
workplace and cultural issues within public hospitals across the state. It also provides a way for
AMA Victoria to monitor progress and improvements made by health services. AMA Victoria sends
report cards to each health service and requests written responses as to actions they are taking to
make improvements. These responses are shared with members. Last year the following domains
were analyzed:
Workplace Morale
Burnout
Overtime Pay
Work-Life Balance
Mental Health
Clinical Errors and Fatigue
Serious Concerns
Presenteeism
Intern and Registrar Training
For more info visit: https://amavic.com.au/files/AMA028%20HHC_Report%202021_General3.pdf
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ALBURY-WODONGA
25
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*Interns recruited through both Victoria
(PMCV) and NSW (HETI) statewide matches
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
All rotations are at Albury Wodonga
Health at either Albury or Wodonga
Campus
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Emergency Medicine, General Medicine,
General Surgery, Psychiatry, Acute Care
of the Elderly, Orthopaedics,
Rehabilitation
For PGY2 and above additional speciality
rotations including ICU, ENT, Urology,
Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Gynaecology,
Community psychiatry, Geriatrics &
Cardiology.
BASIC INFORMATION
Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is a
unique cross-border health service that
operates under the jurisdiction of the
Victorian Department of Health & Human
Services (DHHS). Providing the Best of
Health to more than 250,000 people,
across an area spanning North East
Victoria to Southern New South Wales,
AWH has grown to be the second-largest
regional health service in Victoria and
provides healthcare services comparable
to metropolitan centres.
AWH is a 337 bed health services that
treated over 61,000 emergency
presentation, more than 40,000
inpatients, and delivered 1650 babies in
the last 12 months. Services are provided
from 17 sites across North East Victoria
and Southern New South Wales. There
are 30 sub-acute beds, 95 mental health
beds, five intensive care beds, sever
operating theatres, and 117 general beds.
Currently plans are underway for the
expansion of the Albury Emergency
Department and Specialist Clinics plus a
new mental health rehabilitation
residential service at the Wodonga
campus. AWH also manages a range of
community based residential facilities
and community health centres.
Albury and Wodonga are large regional
centres located on either side of the
picturesque Murray River, and a quick
flight to Sydney and Melbourne. We are
surrounded by a rural landscape which
brings with it a range of tourist activities
including the Rutherglen wine region,
Milawa Fine Food trails and historic
Beechworth.
There is easy day access to the Falls
Creek ski fields, Mount Hotham and
Dinner Plain Resorts, not to mention the
mountain biking trails of Mt Beauty,
Yackandandah, Beechworth and Bright.
For hiking enthusiasts we also sit close
to Victoria’s High Country, the
Kosciuszko Alpine Region and Buffalo
National Park. This stunning region
offers a very family friendly lifestyle,
affordable housing, great schools and
Universities.
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REASONS TO APPLY
At Albury Wodonga Health, our
Medical Specialists and Consultants
provide an extensive range of
inpatient services, elective
procedures and emergency care.
Our Junior Medical Officers are
supported by their consultants and
Registrars, who are readily accessible,
and provide excellent learning
opportunities and hands-on
experiences.
Strong day-to-day support, along with
protected intern teaching and faculty
specific education offering, make
Albury Wodonga Health the perfect
place to kick start your career in
Medicine.
Albury Wodonga Health offers plenty
of opportunity for ongoing training
beyond internship, including our
Regional / Metro Physician Pathway.
This training pathway establishes a 3-
year path for trainees to complete
Basic Physician Training (BPT).
ALFRED HOSPITAL
60
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and
Sandringham Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Hannah Mahoney
Director Medical Workforce
Phone: 02 6058 4829
Email: medicalworkforceunit@awh.org.au
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BASIC INFORMATION
The Alfred is part of Alfred Health,
incorporating Caulfield Hospital and
Sandringham Hospital. It is also affiliated
with Monash University Faculty of
Medicine and has strong links to the
Baker Medical Research Institute.
The Alfred has over 398 adult inpatient
beds including 45 intensive care beds
with over 300,000 inpatient visits and
over 94,983 emergency department
attendances annually. The Alfred is a
tertiary referral centre, receiving patients
through the Emergency Department as
well as referrals from GPs and other
hospitals.
REASONS TO APPLY
Alfred Health provides Junior Medical
Staff with:
Diverse career options
Rotations in a range of facilities
offering excellent experience and
accredited training for Specialty
exams
An excellent mentoring program by
Senior Medical Staff
A dedicated Medical Education
Officer
A committed Medical Workforce Unit
A vibrant Resident Medical Officer
Society
The Alfred will provide Junior Medical
Staff with the clinical experience,
mentoring, education, training and
support necessary to enhance their
chosen medical career. The hospital also
has a reputation for Service, Training and
Research.
The Alfred has renowned statewide
services - a Trauma Centre with helipad,
Hyperbaric Medicine Service, Adult Cystic
Fibrosis Unit, Heart Lung Transplant
Service, Adult Burns Service, and a HIV/
AIDS Service. Senior medical staff here
are approachable and eager to assist. A
formal mentoring program is also offered
to JMOs and RMOs.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Workforce Unit
Email: medicalrecruitment@alfred.org.au
AUSTIN
HEALTH
65
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*10 were allocated through PMCV *5 were
allocated through the HETI Rural
Preferential Pathway (NSW) *3 of these
positions were offered through the Murray
to Mountains Network
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation
Hospital, and Royal Talbot Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Internship: 5 terms, 3 of which will be
core Medical, Surgical and Emergency
Medicine.
Emergency Medicine and General
Medicine (both available at Austin,
Echuca and Mildura),
Endocrinology/Rheumatology,
Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant Unit,
Psychiatry, Spinal, and Stroke/Neurology.
For surgery, there are rotations in the
following units: Breast, Colorectal, ENT,
Hepatobiliary and Upper GI.
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BASIC INFORMATION
Austin Health is the major provider of
tertiary health services, health
professional education and research in
the North East of Melbourne. Austin
Health is world renowned for its research
and specialist work in many fields of
medicine and provides statewide services
in liver transplantation, spinal cord
injuries, respiratory support services,
toxicology and paediatric mental health.
We are also the centre for Veteran mental
health services.
2022 CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Sarah McConchie
Manager, Doctors in Training (Medical
Workforce Unit)
Phone: (03) 9496 6813
Email: mwuenquiries@austin.org.au
Website: www.austin.org.au
BALLARAT
HEALTH
Austin Health incorporates the Austin
Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation
Hospital (HRH) and the Royal Talbot
Rehabilitation Centre (RTRC) and is
affiliated with eight universities,
specifically the University of Melbourne
Medical School for undergraduate and
postgraduate medical education.
REASONS TO APPLY
Austin Health is recognised for its
excellence in clinical education and
teaching. It provides dedicated
training time each week to interns
through the Clinical Education Unit.
The new Austin Tower possesses
new HMO quarters, an extensive
education precinct, and modern
wards and facilities.
A clinical skills lab is also situated on
Austin Hospital site, which provides
hands-on training and simulated
activities for all members of the
health care team.
The introduction of a new clinical
information system at Austin with
automated electronic inpatient and
specialist clinic prescribing, drug
administration, radiology, and
pathology test ordering also eases
patient management.
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
*excluding Urology rotational
position.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Ballarat Base Hospital & Queen Elizabeth
Centre (Sub Acute)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency, Orthopaedics, ENT,
Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Geriatrics
and Rehabilitation (10-12-week rotations)
One additional intern position is a
rotational post from the Royal Melbourne
Hospital (Urology).
BASIC INFORMATION
Ballarat Health Services is the major
provider of hospital and healthcare
services in Western Victoria. Ballarat
Health Services was formed in 1997
through the merger of the Base Hospital

(acute medical, surgical, obstetric,
paediatric, critical care and emergency
services), Queen Elizabeth Centre (aged
care, rehabilitation and palliative care)
and Grampians Psychiatric Services
(acute, aged and community psychiatric
services).
Ballarat Health Services provides services
to a regional population of 200,000
people. Located in the historic provincial
city of Ballarat, just an 80 minute drive
from Melbourne; Ballarat Health Services
provides excellent hospital training and
experience, superb lifestyle and exciting
career options.
REASONS TO APPLY
Ballarat Health Services is comprised
of approx. 370 acute beds (including
8 ICU/ CCU beds, 23 ED beds, 3
resuscitation bays, and 67 acute
mental health beds), and 525
residential care and rehabilitation
beds.
Can be a bit colder than average in
Ballarat, but the city offers great
lifestyle opportunities, and living is
cheaper than in the metropolitan
areas.
Completing your Intern year at
Ballarat Health Services will ensure
that you will experience hands on
learning in a supportive and well
supervised environment.
Excellent consultant contact time and
high expectations with respect to
your medical education and skills
development.
Our senior medical staff are
committed to providing training
opportunities and support career
development of junior doctors.
We are large enough to deal with
complex and high acuity patients.
Interns receive an intensive
orientation program.
Weekly intern training (paid and
protected time) takes place on a
Thursday evening and is guided by
the Australian Curriculum Framework
for Junior Doctors.
All interns receive BLS training early
in the intern year.
HMO Training is a combination of
formal lectures (including regular
Grand Round presentations), bedside
teaching, unit- specific teaching
(M&M meetings, pathology and
radiology meetings, multidisciplinary
meetings) and online resources and
guides.
A Mentor Program is also available to
interested Interns. For more
information please see the Ballarat
Health Service Website Medical
Interns - Ballarat Health Service
(bhs.org.au)
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Mr David Channon
Manager Junior Medical Workforce
Ballarat Health Services
Email: medwork@bhs.org.au
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BARWON HEALTH
45
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
University Hospital Geelong, South West
Healthcare (Warrnambool Campus),
Hamilton Base Hospital, McKellar Centre
(Geelong)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
University Hospital Geelong, South West
Healthcare (Warrnambool Campus),
Hamilton Base Hospital, McKellar Centre
(Geelong)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
BASIC INFORMATION
Barwon Health is the largest Regional
Health Service provider in Victoria. It
offers an extensive range of general and
specialist hospital, rehabilitation,
residential and community services to the
Geelong community and an increasing
number of residents across the Barwon
South-Western region. Barwon Health has
over 1,000 beds, a budget in excess of
$800 million and a workforce of just over
7,000 staff.
Barwon Health University Hospital
Geelong is a 488 acute bed teaching
hospital affiliated with The Deakin
University Medical School. This is
inclusive of 32 Acute Mental Health beds,
obstetrics, and paediatrics. There are
Professorial Departments of Medicine,
Surgery and Psychiatry. The Hospital
positions are accredited for basic and
many advanced training programs.
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REASONS TO APPLY
Barwon Health is one of Victoria's
busiest public health teaching services
and the second-largest provider of
teaching to medical students in the
state, based on placement activity. The
keys to Barwon Health’s ability to
provide a rewarding career include the
quality of our teaching, our workforce
development and our reputation as an
employer of choice for new graduates.
At Barwon Health we aim to provide a
best-practice environment for education
and training which values learners and
educators. We are actively engaged in
research and academic activity and have
strong affiliations with Deakin University,
whose medical school is co-located on
site with University Hospital Geelong.
Barwon Health provides clinical
education and training to the future and
current workforce in our region. Quality
learning experiences for students and
staff occurs across the breadth of our
acute, rehabilitation, community, aged
care, drug and alcohol services, and
mental health sites and programs.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Karen Hamon
Director Medical Workforce
Barwon Health
281 Ryrie Street, Geelong
Phone: 03 4215 0580
Email:
MedicalRecruitment@barwonhealth.org.au
BENDIGO HEALTH
40
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Austin Health, Eastern Health, Royal
Children’s Hospital, Alfred Hospital, St
Vincent’s Hospital & Barwon Health.
With a strong culture of education,
Bendigo Health enjoys partnerships with
La Trobe University and Monash
University, both of whom have rural
schools onsite.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency Medicine
Non-core: General Medicine,
Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics,
Medical Oncology, Urology, Psychiatry,
Echuca (Emergency; General Medicine),
Cardiology, Renal, Ortho Geriatrics
BASIC INFORMATION
Bendigo Health is the largest employer in
the region with more than 4000 staff and
300 volunteers. Bendigo Health Care
Group (commonly known as Bendigo
Health), is an expanding regional health
service offering the advantages of city life
combined with the beauty and freedom
that comes from living in a regional area.
Bendigo Health recently moved into a
brand new world class hospital, the
largest regional hospital in Victoria. It
features 372 inpatient beds, 72 same-day
acute beds, an 80 bed integrated
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psychiatric inpatient unit (including a
parent-infant unit), 11 operating theatres,
a regional integrated Cancer Centre, a
110 place childcare centre, a 128 room
accommodation facility, as well as retail
shops and cafes. There is also a multistorey
car park, a conference facility and
a helipad.
The organisation provides services in
emergency, maternity, women’s health,
medical imaging, pathology,
rehabilitation, community services,
residential aged care, psychiatric care,
community dental, hospice/ palliative
care, cardiology, cancer services and
renal dialysis to the people of the Loddon
Mallee region.
Great opportunities for Rural
Generalist career pathway and
training.
2022 CONTACT DETAILS
Hannah Cole
Director Medical Workforce Unit
Bendigo Health
Address PO Box 126, Bendigo
Phone: 03 5454 7584
Email: hmosupport@bendigohealth.org.au
REASONS TO APPLY
Good specialist medical rotations
available at the intern level
Very good exposure to clinical
procedures
Plenty of hands on experience and 1-
1 time with Consultants
Lots of paediatric experience during
your Emergency and Surgery terms
Weekly education opportunities
New hospital providing world-class
health
Opportunity to be involved in the
professionalism program for junior
doctors
Great culture amongst the junior
doctors; and strong HMO Society that
run regular social events
Accommodation provided; located
only a 5 minute walk from Hospital
Job opportunities for HMO2 and
beyond at Bendigo Health, including
Surgical, BPT and GP pathways
Great opportunities for Rural
Generalist career pathway and
training
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GIPPSLAND
VICTORIAN RURAL
GENERALIST PROGRAM
7
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*5 Rural Generalist (RG1) positions: 2
placed in Sale and 3 in Bairnsdale (with one
rotating to Lakes Entrance for their GP rotation)
*2 mainstream positions in Bairnsdale with lateral
entry to Victorian Rural Generalist Program.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Central Gippsland Health Service,
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service,
Macleod St Medical Centre, Clocktower
Medical Centre, Cunninghame Arm
Medical Centre.
The program offers interns an ideal
opportunity to experience life as a rural
generalist whilst working in extended
general practice and a supportive subregional
hospital environment. As part of
a smaller team interns are not just a
number – they are known, respected and
advocated for by supervisors and support
staff alike. The local VRGP team work
closely with interns to case manage and
plan their journey to meet the health
needs of rural communities through
priority access to advanced skills training
and education. Interns also benefit f rom
significant exposure to clinical
procedures both in their community
placements and during their core hospital
terms.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Surgery, Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, GP Rotation (20 weeks for
RG1s, 10 weeks for mainstream interns
plus 10 week rehab rotation)
BASIC INFORMATION
The Victorian Rural Generalist Gippsland
Program is a joined up, innovative and
collaborative approach to rural medical
training. Designed and delivered
cooperatively by our regional health
partners and rural generalists, the
program offers a tailored and flexible
training experience in one of the most
beautiful regions of Victoria.
The Victorian Rural Generalist Gippsland
Program is a joined up, innovative and
collaborative approach to rural medical
training. Designed and delivered
cooperatively by our regional health
partners and rural generalists, the
program offers a tailored and flexible
training experience in one of the most
beautiful regions of Victoria.
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REASONS TO APPLY
Twelve months in the same rural
hospital, general practice and
community
Frequent and direct access to rural
generalists, supervisors, specialists
and consultants
A diverse and extensive education
program with dedicated weekly
teaching time (one-on-one formal
teaching, group education, simulation
and self-directed);
Lots of hands-on work with good
exposure to a broad range of clinical
experiences;
Excellent career pathways and
opportunities with access to career
guidance and counselling;
Parallel consulting during community
practice
Rural generalist pathways that meet
GP training requirements and align to
Advanced Skills disciplines such as
emergency medicine, O&G,
anaesthetics, paediatrics, palliative
care and adult internal medicine;

Employee salary packaging with
eligibility for remote area benefits
(including rent and living expenses)
plus interns in the program are
eligible to apply for the Victorian Rural
Medical Scholarship (VRMS) scheme,
which offers $20,000 scholarships to
final year medical students in
Victoria.
Dedicated RG1 program manager to
support interns throughout their year
A great work / life balance with
stunning beaches, rivers, national
parks, ski fields and the high country
all within easy reach. And no long
commute to work!
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Sam Scott
RG1 Gippsland Program Manager
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Phone: (03) 5150 3448
Email: Samantha.scott@brhs.com.au
EASTERN
HEALTH
70
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
*candidates selected from all
priority groups
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital,
Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre,
Wantirna Health, Bairnsdale Regional
Health Service.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
All acute sites provide rotations in
General Medicine, General Surgery and
Emergency Medicine. Non-core rotations
are available in Aged care, Rehabilitation,
Renal medicine, Orthopaedics and
Psychiatry (which includes Adult inpatient
unit, Adolescent inpatient unit, Aged care
psychiatry or Consultation liaison service
rotations.) Our rural partner is Bairnsdale
Regional Health Service where interns
who preference a rural rotation will
undertake either a Medical, Surgical or
Emergency rotation
BASIC INFORMATION
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s
largest metropolitan health services. We
provide a range of Emergency, Medical,
Surgical, Mental Health and Women’s and
Children’s services to Melbourne’s
diverse eastern community. We provide
services for more than 850,000 people
across an area of approximately 2,800
square kilometres.
REASONS TO APPLY
Eastern Health is well known as a
friendly and supportive place to work.
A friendly and approachable Medical
Workforce Unit
Eastern Health prides itself on its
comprehensive intern orientation
program conducted over 5 days and
includes a 2 day immersion
experience.
The Health Service has a high quality
postgraduate medical education
program and is committed to
providing a great learning experience
for its Junior Medical Staff; with
support from senior clinicians
throughout the service, the
Postgraduate Medical Education Unit
- Medical Education Officers (MEO’s)
and Supervisors of Junior Doctor
Training (SJDT).
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At Eastern Health, there is a range of
learning opportunities for Junior
Medical Staff such as Grand Rounds,
case meetings, weekly Intern tutorial
program and its own medical podcast
called “Thrive”
Throughout the network there is
access to Clinician’s Health Channel,
online library services and various
other internet-based resources.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Margaret Bird
Director Medical Workforce and Wellbeing
Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 9895 3469
ECHUCA REGIONAL
HEALTH
5
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Echuca Regional Health, Echuca Moama
Family Medical Practice
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General
Surgery, General Medicine at ERH
(mandatory)
Non-Core: Rehabilitation, Aged Care,
Palliative Care Medicine (RAP), General
Practice Placement based at Echuca
Moama Family Medical Practice
BASIC INFORMATION
Echuca Regional Health (ERH) is a
modern 113 bed outer regional health
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service which provides Emergency,
Medical, High Dependency, Surgical,
Obstetric, Paediatric, Rehabilitation,
Geriatric Evaluation & Management and
Palliative Care services to
Echuca/Moama and surrounding
communities. ERH also provides
extensive outpatient services, including
chemotherapy, dialysis and dental
services. ERH was awarded the Premier’s
Medium Health Service of the Year in
2018 and is the designated hub for the
Victorian Rural Generalist Program
Training in the Loddon Mallee region.
ERH lies in the town of Echuca and
across the Murray River from its NSW
counterpart, Moama. Echuca/Moama is a
thriving and historic riverside community,
popular for its paddle steamers, water
sports, wineries, culinary offerings, family
and bush activities. It hosts multiple
festivals every year, including the world
famous Southern 80 ski race.
Echuca/Moama is also popular with
young families and retirees because of
its diversity, infrastructure and social
supports. Echuca/Moama is
approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne
and is accessible by both rail and bus.
Visit: http://www.echucamoama.com/.
REASONS TO APPLY
Interns work in a supportive subregional
hospital environment.
Clinical supervisors and educators
support a small team of junior
medical officers, so they get to know
you personally.
Comprehensive orientation provided
for each term, including access to e-
learning programs.

The broad based experience available
through the Echuca Intern Network
provides an ideal generalist
grounding, whatever a doctor’s future
career aspirations may be.
No night shifts for Interns, and on-site
accommodation is available.
Echuca-Moama is a vibrant and
attractive tourist destination on the
Murray River. Relax and enjoy the
abundant indoor and outdoor
activities, many within easy walking
distance.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Siddhartha Jyothi
Medical Workforce Unit Manager
Email: medicalworkforceunit@erh.org.au
Phone: 03 5485 5041
Website: www.erh.org.au
GIPPSLAND
RURAL INTERN
TRAINING (GRIT)
BASIC INFORMATION
The GRIT Program is coordinated by
Latrobe Regional Hospital which has a
257 bed regional referral centre for
Gippsland.
REASONS TO APPLY
Subsidised accommodation is
available for the entire internship.
There is an active education program.
Education consists of bedside tuition,
weekly lunchtime lectures, discussion
groups and grand rounds conducted
by both visiting and salaried medical
staff and routine clinical meetings
open to all practitioners in the
district.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Workforce Unit
Latetrobe Regional Hospital
Phone: (03) 5173 8554
Email: medicalworkforceunit@lrh.com.au
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ESTIMATED FROM
2022 INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Central Gippsland Health, Latrobe
Regional Hospital, West Gippsland
Healthcare Group, East Victorian GP
Training
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Anaesthetics, Emergency, General
Medicine, Geriatrics, Mental Health,
Oncology, Orthopaedics, Surgery and
General Practice
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GOULBURN VALLEY
HEALTH
32
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Shepparton Regional Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics,
Anaesthetics, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics,
HITH, Psychiatry and Emergency,
Oncology, Reliever
BASIC INFORMATION
The Hospital is situated in the City of
Shepparton and serves as the Base
Hospital to a region including the
Goulburn Valley and extending over the
border into New South Wales (population
approximately 160,000). Goulburn Valley
Health is a 280 bed acute and extended
care facility. It has two smaller sites at
Rushworth and Tatura with acute and
aged care beds.
The University of Melbourne is affiliated
with Goulburn Valley Health, and has
established a School of Rural Health for
medical and nursing undergraduates in
purpose built facilities, located across the
road from the main hospital.
REASONS TO APPLY
The health service offers weekly
education programs to JMOs and
RMOs.
The Greater Shepparton area caters
for all major sporting activities and
has two major indoor gymnasium
complexes and an indoor aquatic
centre.
Shepparton is close to major tourist
wineries like Mitchelton and
Rutherglen. Murray River tourist
towns like Echuca and Cobram/
Barooga are within easy driving
distance.
2022 CONTACT DETAILS
Carla Jewell
Manager
Medical Workforce and Education Unit
Phone: (03) 5832 2932
Email: medical@gvhealth.org.au
GRAMPIANS
VICTORIAN RURAL GENERALIST
PROGRAM
8*
PREDICTED 2023 INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
*5 Grampians Rural Generalist Intern
Year – Victorian Rural Generalist Program.
*3 Junior Doctor Training Program Private
Hospital Stream
*Numbers estimated from 2022
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
East Grampians Health Service, St John
of God Ballarat Hospital, Maryborough
District Health Service, Clarendon
Medical Centre (Maryborough),
Nightingale Clinic (Maryborough) and
Ararat Medical Centre
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Emergency, General Medicine, Surgery,
General Practice
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BASIC INFORMATION
The Grampians Rural Generalist Intern
Year is a partnership between
East Grampians Health Service (Ararat),
St John of God Ballarat Hospital
and Maryborough District Health Service.
It is a community-based intern program
where the Intern can gain relevant and
thoroughly hands-on experience in the
roles and procedures of the rural doctor.
The program provides the opportunity for
career progression from undergraduate
to a General Practitioner or a specialist
registrar.
The program is designed to create a
strong basis for a rural medical career
whilst also developing skills transferable
to metropolitan practice.
This is an innovative model which
provides participants exposure to both
public and private health services and
regional and rural locations. The core
medical and emergency terms will be at
St John of God Ballarat Hospital. Core
surgical terms will occur at East
Grampians Health Service and
Maryborough District Health Service.
Surgical terms will include daily sessions
in theatre and significant exposure to
anaesthetics. General Practice terms will
occur at Clarendon Medical Centre
(Maryborough) and Nightingale Clinic
(Maryborough) and the Ararat Medical
Centre. Interns in their fifth term have the
option of completing an additional
surgical, emergency, general medicine or
general practice term.
REASONS TO APPLY
The internship will include:
Supervision by highly qualified and
experienced Specialists and General
Practitioners
Access to mentoring and career
counselling
A diverse education and training
program including a formal lecture
and seminar program, Grand Rounds,
bedside training, clinical simulation,
journal club, skills workshop,
participation in clinical and
governance meetings, participation in
quality improvement activities and
access to library facilities and
information technology to ensure the
completion of all the components of
the AMC Intern Training: Intern
Outcome Statements and Australian
Curriculum Framework for Junior
Doctors
A comprehensive orientation
program including unit handbooks
and resources
Regular feedback, assessment and
rotation evaluation
Accommodation is provided at all
locations
2022 CONTACT DETAILS
Sarah Woodburn
Manager, Development and Improvement
East Grampians Health Service
Phone: (03) 5352 9437
Email: sarah.woodburn@eghs.net.au
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MELBOURNE
HEALTH
76
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*Up to 2 of these positions are
reserved for Indigenous Interns.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal
Women’s Hospital, Ballarat Base
Hospital, Wangaratta District Base,
Wimmera Base Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Breast & Endocrine, Colorectal Surgery,
Endocrinology, Stroke, Gastroenterology,
Hepatobiliary, Infectious Diseases (VIDS),
Orthopaedic Surgery, Palliative Care,
Psychiatry, Rehabilitation,
Renal, Respiratory
Medicine, Rheumatology, Urology
BASIC INFORMATION
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)
began in 1848 as Victoria’s first public
hospital. And while we only had 10 beds
to our name, we had the community of
Melbourne behind us, and we were ready
to provide the best possible care for
those in need. Since those early years,
we’ve moved forward with purpose.
Always at the forefront, leading the way
on improving the quality of life for all.
Today the RMH is one of the largest
health providers in the state, providing a
comprehensive range of specialist
medical, surgical, and mental health
services; as well as rehabilitation, aged
care, outpatient and community
programs. Our reputation for caring for
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Our reputation for caring for all
Melburnians is as essential to who we
are as any scientific breakthrough we
make. We’re here when it matters most,
and we’ll continue to be the first to speak
out for our diverse community’s
wellbeing. As a leader in clinical teaching
and training, we also look to shape the
healthcare and research leaders of the
future in collaboration with our teaching
and training partners. We have strong
relationships with leading academic
institutions across clinical specialties for
undergraduate students, staff, postgraduate
students and external health
professionals. Our enduring partnership
with The University of Melbourne has
been in place for over 150
years.
REASONS TO APPLY
At The RMH we’re inspired by our vision
of Advancing health for everyone, every
day. While we’re each going about our
different roles, we’re united by a shared
understanding of the way we do things
around here. We call it The Melbourne
Way. We put people first — leading with
kindness and working together, we excel
as one Royal Melbourne Hospital.
A Safety Culture Program- a program
aimed at responding to a call for
action, designed to build our safety
culture and professional
accountability, and help the
organisation to deliver safe, reliable
and quality care. We are pioneering
the way in Asia Pacific, implementing
the program in partnership with the
Cognitive Institute, an international
provider of healthcare education for
doctors, nurses and allied health
professionals.

Support from the Supervisor of Intern
Training, term supervisors, Medical
Workforce and Education team, and
the RMO society.
A mentoring program to help you
transition into your role and hit the
ground running.
The aim is for Mentor and mentee to
draw on their similar knowledge, rank,
experiences and emotional and social
reciprocity, thereby, enabling the
founding of a mutually supportive and
empowering
collaborative
relationship. The program has a
universal goal of embracing a
learning community which breaks
down isolation and leads Mentor and
Mentee on a pathway of selfdiscovery.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Rachael Fletcher, Medical Workforce Unit
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Phone: +61 3 93427001
Email: rmh-mwu@mh.org.au
MILDURA
HEALTH
5
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*Number estimated from 2022
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Mildura Base Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
10 week rotations of: General Medicine,
General Surgery, Emergency, Psychiatry,
Orthopaedics; are available.
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BASIC INFORMATION
The Mildura Base Hospital is an
accredited regional referral centre,
servicing approximately 76,000 people in
the North West area of Victoria and South
West NSW. It is a newly built fully
integrated facility with 146 beds including
medicine, surgery, obstetrics and
gynaecology, ICU, dialysis, emergency,
psychiatry and rehabilitation as well as
four fully equipped operating theatres.
Enjoy what the locals enjoy every day –
warm sunshine, clear skies and fresh air.
Mildura offers a friendly, relaxed lifestyle,
access to Australia’s mighty Murray and
Darling rivers and a wide variety of
sporting and leisure activities. Multiple
daily air services to Adelaide, Melbourne
and Sydney provide excellent
opportunities to commute regularly.
Mildura is in the heart of Australia’s
largest dried fruit, grape and wine
producing area and has a number of
major wineries.
The beautiful weather and the
magnificent Murray and Darling rivers
supply the irrigation that makes this area
the great horticultural centre
of Victoria.
REASONS TO APPLY
All consultants, resident specialists
and visiting medical staff take a great
interest in graduate education.
Mildura Base Hospital offers its
HMOs, Interns and Registrars with
medical education sessions five days
per week. There is one hour of
protected time each day to allow
medical staff to attend these
tutorials. There is an active education
program which includes weekly
Rounds presentations, departmental
education sessions, X-ray meetings
and case presentations.

Whether virtual or personal contact is
needed, the Library can help you to
source information technology, or
study and research requirements. The
library provides 24-hour access and
includes updated books and journals
affiliated with interlibrary loans, along
with easy internet access.
Mildura is renowned for its fantastic
food, wine and cultural mix and has
excellent facilities for golf (five
courses), tennis, athletics, aerobics,
gym, swimming, water sports,
squash, rowing, football etc. Mix this
with the enviable climate (Mildura
enjoys more days of sunshine a year
than Queensland on average),
excellent shopping, and a variety of
Festivals during the year - you will
definitely enjoy the experience.
2022 CONTACT DETAILS
Teresa Boylan-Kelly
Phone: (03) 5022 3333(Hospital number)
Email:boylankellyt@ramseyhealth.com.au
MONASH
HEALTH
107
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*Number estimated from
2022
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin
Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey
Hospital, Kingston Centre, Mildura Base
Hospital (Ramsay Health), West
Gippsland Healthcare Group (Warragul),
Bass Coast Regional Hospital
(Wonthaggi)
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ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency, Gastroenterology, Palliative
Care, Rehabilitation, Country rotation,
Orthopaedics, General Practice,
Radiology, Dermatology, Rheumatology,
Infectious Disease, and Psychiatry
BASIC INFORMATION
Monash Health provides comprehensive
primary, secondary and tertiary health
care services to people living in the
southeastern suburbs of metropolitan
Melbourne from its five hospital sites:
Monash Medical Centre Clayton,
Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong
Hospital, Casey Hospital (Berwick), and
Kingston Centre; Cranbourne Integrated
Care Centre and five community health
sites. All services provided at these sites
are linked to provide a “system of care”
from community through acute care to
rehabilitation and continuing care.
Monash Health provides health services
for a primary catchment of more than 1
million residents and had over 3.2 million
episodes of care across its various sites
last year. There were over 10,097 births
at Monash Health and 48,023 surgical
operations performed. In addition there
were over 216,871 presentations at our
three emergency departments, with
64,546 ambulance arrivals handled by
our emergency departments. There were
36,184 children under age 19 admitted to
our Monash Children’s Hospital wards
and neonatal units, as well as 366,540
mental health client contacts. We
provided 386,793 community health
appointments. There were 71,934
appointments held via Telehealth or
telephone, increasing access to
important support and care. We have

over 18,000 dedicated staff caring for our
patients.
One outcome of the breadth and depth of
our services is that it is possible to train
in every single specialty at Monash
Health. You will be able to interact with a
range of specialties not offered at any
other health service in the state.
REASONS TO APPLY
There is a close working relationship
between the allied rural hospitals and
Monash Health sites.
There is a Director of Clinical Training
at each Hospital site.
College accredited posts for relevant
colleges and training programs.
We encourage participation in the
wider hospital structure including
participating on committees,
undertaking research, mentoring and
teaching students etc.
Assistance/ support provided to
attend courses for basic training.
Flexible rostering to take into account
career and personal needs.
We have gyms, car parking,
educational and research precincts,
HMO lounges, access to library
facilities and education based at each
Hospital site.
2022 CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Jason Goh, Director Medical Services
Monash Doctors Workforce
Phone: (03) 9594 6666
Monash Website:
https://monashdoctors.org/
monashdoctors_recruitment@
monashhealth.org
MURRAY TO THE
MOUNTAINS
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Albury Wodonga Health (AWH),
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW),
Benalla Health, NCN Health, Alpine
Health, Mansfield District Hospital,
Kyabram District Health Service,
Yarrawonga Health, Cobram Medical
Clinic, Kyabram Regional Clinic, Mt
Beauty Medical Clinic, Yarrawonga Denis
Medical Group, Yarrawonga Medical
Clinic, Benalla Church Street Surgery,
Benalla Carrier Street Clinic, Mansfield
Medical Clinic and Central General
Practice Mansfield.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core intern rotations
Completed at Albury Wodonga Health
and Northeast Health in General
Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedic
Surgery and Emergency Medicine:
10 interns complete their Core
Rotations at Northeast Health
Wangaratta
5 interns complete their Core
Rotations at Albury Wodonga Health
20-week extended community-based
non-core intern rotations:
Completed at one of nine participating
GP clinics based in some of Victoria’s
most beautiful locations:
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5 interns will be placed in Yarrawonga
4 interns will be placed in Benalla
2 interns will be placed in Cobram
2 interns will be placed in Kyabram
1 intern will be placed in Mt
Beauty/Falls Creek
1 intern will be placed in Mansfield
BASIC INFORMATION
The Victorian Rural Generalist Program
(VRGP) intern year provides medical
graduates with a unique experience in
both rural and regional hospitals and
general practice settings. The VRGP
Intern year will undertake core training
rotations at rural and regional health
services with noncore rotation/s in rural
general practices and community
settings, facilitating a career as a Rural
Generalist. VRGP trainees are supported
by Regional Coordinators and Clinical
Leads.
The M2M Rural Generalist Intern Training
Program (M2M) was developed in
partnership between Alpine Health,
Cobram District Health, Numurkah
District Health Service and Yarrawonga
Health back in 2012 and now has over
100 Alumni.
The M2M intern training experience is
unique. Our placement structure will give
you the total experience in both rural and
regional hospitals and is based in some
of Victoria’s most beautiful locations
across the Hume Region providing you
with an opportunity to live and work
where many people choose to holiday.
The Program includes eight skills
workshops and 12 medical education
meetings, which are mandatory
components and feature renowned
presenters on a variety of relevant topics.
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Interns will also present at one Clinical
Grand Round and one Clinical Review
Meeting in the General Practice/Rural
Health Service rotation.
The M2M Program provides the
opportunity for career progression from
undergraduate to GP Rural Generalist or
specialist registrar and a strong
foundation for a rural medical career.
REASONS TO APPLY
Medical graduates are eligible to apply
through the Victorian Rural Preferential
Allocation process and selection is based
on merit. Students interested in the
program can apply through the PMCV
Allocation and Placement Service
website (register for the Victorian Intern
Match and indicate that you wish to be
part of the Victorian Rural Preferential
Allocation round). Interns will:
Maximise their exposure to generalist
medicine
Experience high levels of hands-on
clinical experience & training
Experience medicine in a variety of
settings – ambulatory, hospital and
residential care
Have core rotations of 10 weeks in
surgery, medicine and emergency
medicine in thE Hume region; be the
patient’s first contact and follow the
patient journey
Have the opportunity to work in
rurally based procedural general
practice and small rural teaching
services for 20 weeks
Participate in parallel consulting
Access a high-quality education
program that includes grand rounds,
clinical review meetings, medical
meetings geriatric & paediatric
education sessions and skills
workshops

Be provided with opportunities for
procedural based career pathways at
PGY 2, 3 level
Be supported in their career
aspirations.
Have unprecedented access to
working with local GPs and a wide
variety of visiting medical specialists
including: General Surgery,
Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology,
Paediatrics,
Orthopaedic Surgery, Geriatrics,
Urology and Ophthalmology
Will actively participate in procedural
medicine.
Our program:
A comprehensive, challenging
approach
Unrivalled access to teaching
facilities and educational resources
Designed to develop your medical
independence
Assure the clinical skills required for
your medical career
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Merryn Lodding
Manager, Hume Region Rural Generalist
Intern Training Program (M2M)
Website: https://www.m2m.asn.au/
Phone: 0418 260 398
Email: hume@vicruralgeneralist.com.au
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NORTHEAST
HEALTH
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*NHW directly recruit 9 internship posts
with the remaining 9 rotating to Northeast
Health from the Murray to the Mountains
(M2M) Program (6) and The Royal
Melbourne Hospital (3).
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Melbourne Health, Mercy Hospital,
Monash Health, Northern Hospital, and
Murray to the Mountains (M2M) program
supply Interns to Northeast Health
Wangaratta on rotation. Northeast
Health Wangaratta (NHW) has strong
links with the Murray City Country Coast
(MCCC) GP Training Network and the
Victorian Rural Generalist Pathway.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Emergency, General Medicine, General
Surgery & Urology, Orthopaedics,
Rehabilitation & Geriatric Medicine.
BASIC INFORMATION
NNHW is a leading rural healthcare
service committed to providing high
quality care for our community. Our
facility is a modern222 bed
hospitalproviding emergency and
elective clinical services toa primary
catchment of 28,000 peopleand a
secondarycatchment of approximately
100,000. NHW is a major referral facility
for the Central Hume Region with a
budget in excess of $100 million and
employs over 1,200 dedicated
employees. The hospital is located at the
foot of the Australian Alps on the Hume
Highway, and is a designated Regional
Trauma Service. The Emergency
Department at NHW is the only 24-hour
emergency medical facility between
Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga and last
year provided care to over 22,000 patient
presentations. NHW is currently in the
midst of a redevelopment with expansion
of our medical, surgical, paediatric and
emergency department facilities, and the
construction of a brand new intensive
care unit.
REASONS TO APPLY
NHW offers supervision by trained
specialists, a supportive environment
with dedicated multi-disciplinary
teams, and an excellent teaching
program. Interns at NHW can expect
to develop strong mentor
relationships with their senior
colleagues, and gain excellent handson
experience, including procedural
experience. NHW has strong
relationships with metropolitan
specialist training networks in
Physicians training, Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, General Surgery &
Orthopaedics, Anaesthetics, Intensive
Care & Paediatrics.
Weekly JMO education programs are
provided to interns and residents by
the NHW Education & Research Unit
in liaison with the University of
Melbourne and workshops are
available through the Murray to
Mountains Program and the Goulburn
Valley Regional Training Hub.
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Outside of work, the Northeast Region
of Victoria is hard to beat, with
Wangaratta just a stones-throw from
award winning food & wine regions,
national parks, and the Victorian Ski
Fields.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Rowen Gould
Medical Workforce Manager
Phone: (03) 5722 5066
Email: medicalworkforce@nhw.org.au
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NORTHERN
HEALTH
50
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Northern Hospital, Bundoora Extended
Care Centre, Broadmeadows Health
Service
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Aged Care, Anaesthetics/Pre-Admission
Clinic, Orthopaedics, Urology, Vascular,
Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, General
Surgery, General Medicine, Emergency
Medicine and Medical Obstetrics.
BASIC INFORMATION
Interns at Northern Health are provided a
supportive and safe environment for
internship, including weekly mandatory
teaching sessions, an engaged and
organised Medical Education Unit with a
dedicated Supervisor of Intern Training,
and a well resourced Medical Workforce
Unit
Here, interns and residents are known
to their teams and are not just a face
in the crowd. The hospital also
employs a dedicated Intern Training
Supervisor who is instrumental in
organising innovative and practical
training programs, and supports the
welfare of junior doctors.
Northern Health offers entry into
extensive training programs post
internship and multi year contracts
are also available.
The Teaching on the Run programs
are conducted for interns, in addition
to surgical workshops in
collaboration with 45 NORTHERN
HEALTH 137 Austin Health at the
College of Surgeons Skills Laboratory.
Leadership and management courses
are offered to interns and residents
throughout the year
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Debra Hutchinson
Manager Medical Workforce Unit
Phone: (03) 8405 8276 / (03) 8405 8000
Email:
northerndoctorsworkforce@nh.org.au
REASONS TO APPLY
Northern Health’s campuses provide a
unique mix of services including medical,
surgical, emergency, intensive and
coronary care, paediatrics, women’s and
maternal health, mental health, aged
care, palliative care, and rehabilitation
programs. The health service has
passionate and dedicated clinicians who
offer learning and training to interns.
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PENINSULA
HEALTH
39
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Jasmine Caddy
HMO Director
Phone: (03) 9784 7725
Email: jcaddy@phcn.vic.gov.au
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Frankston Hospital, Rosebud Hospital,
The Mornington Centre for aged care,
Golf Links Road Rehabilitation and
Palliative Care Facility, West Gippsland
Healthcare Group (Warragul
Hospital), Bass Coast Regional Health
(Wonthaggi)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Emergency Medicine, General Surgery,
General Medicine, Psychiatry, Aged Care,
Rehabilitation
BASIC INFORMATION
Peninsula’s public hospital and health
care service – Frankston Hospital is a 45
minute drive from the Melbourne CBD
and is the gateway to the Mornington
Peninsula. Last financial year there were
over 80,000 ED attendances (Frankston &
Rosebud Hospitals combined). There are
330+ in-patient beds at Frankston
Hospital and a further 70+ at Rosebud
Hospital. Last financial year there were
over 60,000 admitted patients in Acute
Health. Ninety- seven percent of patients
requiring admission are treated on the
Peninsula. All services are supported by a
theatre suite, Intensive Care Unit,
Coronary Care Unit, Coronary
Angiography and Pain Service. A new
Frankston hospital Emergency
Department opened in 2015 with 3 new
inpatient wards co-located.
SOUTHWEST
HEALTHCARE
17
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*2 x Indigenous Health (ACCHO/SWH),
5 x VRGP, 10 x General
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
South West Healthcare
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency, Mental Health, Sub Acute
(Geriatrics/Rehab), General Practice
BASIC INFORMATION
South West Healthcare is an accredited
regional referral centre, servicing
approximately 110,000 people in the
South West area of Victoria. It is a fully
integrated facility with 282 beds. Wards
include medicine, surgery, obstetrics and
gynaecology, six bed critical care unit,
dialysis, emergency, inpatient psychiatry,
GEM and rehabilitation. There are three
fully equipped operating theatres and a
separate endoscopy suite. South West
Healthcare has approximately 15,000
admissions and 25,000 emergency
department attendances per year.
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REASONS TO APPLY
All interns complete a Mental Health
rotation (excluding ACCHO interns)
All consultants, resident specialists
and visiting medical staff take a great
interest in graduate education.
Clinical teaching is supported by a
well- resourced library and an active
quality assurance and education
program.
Educational meetings are held
several times per week (ED tutorials;
radiology rounds; lectures/evidence
based medicine presentations).
In cooperation with the regional
training provider, well established
pathways exist enabling complete
training to specialist rural General
Practitioner and Rural Generalist
status.
Regional training programs in
specialist General Medicine and
General Surgery are being developed
and expanded.
Whether virtual or personal contact is
needed, the library can help you with
IT, study and research resources. The
library provides some after hours
access and includes updated books
and journals affiliated with interlibrary
loans, along with easy internet
access.
Warrnambool is a pleasant seaside
holiday resort 264 kms west of
Melbourne with a population of
33,000. There are three times daily
rail services and excellent shopping
centres, good schools of all grades
from kindergarten to University, and
churches of all denominations. There
is a wide range of indoor and outdoor
sporting facilities available. An
excellent art gallery and Performing
Arts Centre are located within the
central business district.
The city is known for its tourism and
therefore has plenty to do (Great Ocean
Road, Shipwreck Coast, Whale Watching,
Tower Hill).
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Paula Conlan
Medical Workforce Coordinator
Phone: (03) 5563 1346
Email: pconlan@swh.net.au
ST VINCENT’S
HEALTH
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PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne is
committed to providing part-time
Internship positions.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Royal Children’s
Hospital, Werribee Mercy Hospital,
Hamilton Hospital, Warrnambool
Hospital, Swan Hill Hospital
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BASIC INFORMATION
St. Vincent’s Hospital, under the auspice
of the Sisters of Charity, employs over
550 medical staff in junior training
positions in a wide range of specialty
areas, and boasts an outstanding
position in Australia with regard to
success rates in both the physician,
surgical and subspecialty examinations.
Our Inpatient capacity of 800 beds and
Outpatient facilities support an
outstanding patient care model, and staff
in the Medical Education Team, in
Education & Learning support an
optimum learning environment
for all Junior Medical Staff. Affiliated with
the University of Melbourne,
St. Vincent’s Hospital has Professorial
Chairs in Medicine and Surgery,
Dermatology, Pathology, Neurosciences
and Drug & Alcohol Studies. There is an
associated Institute of Medical Research
and Microsurgery Research
Unit. St. Vincent’s also provides a
community based adult psychiatric
service in the Inner Urban and Eastern
Section of Melbourne.
REASONS TO APPLY
Three day orientation program for the
new Intern cohort each year. This
orientation program is designed to
make individuals feel welcomed and
safe at our Health Service through
lectures, skills workshops and a
shadow shift with an outgoing Intern.
St Vincent’s Hospital provides a
robust Education Calendar
incorporating practical, theoretical
and simulation-based learning
throughout the year in accordance
with the Australian Curriculum
Framework for Junior Doctors.
Renowned and excellent surgical &
physician training programs. We are
particularly proud of our physician’s
exam pass rates which on average is
90- 100%, well above the 55-60%
Australian average
State-of- the-art Education centre and
a clinical skills laboratory and also
employs a dedicated Medical
Education Officer whose sole
responsibility is facilitating ongoing
education of Junior Doctors.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Workforce Recruitment
Email: MWFU.Enquiries@svhm.org.au
WESTERN HEALTH
85
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital
(including Joan Kirner Women’s &
Children’s Hospital), Williamstown
Hospital, Mercy Health Werribee, Mildura
Base Hospital.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, Emergency Medicine,
General Medicine Nights/ Subacute
Rehabilitation, Acute Aged Care,
Respiratory Medicine, Infectious
Diseases, Cardiology, Neurology, General
Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI
Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology,
Plastic Surgery, Perioperative & Pain
Management, Radiology, Psychiatry.
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BASIC INFORMATION
Western Health is the major healthcare
provider to one of the fastest growing
and most diverse regions of Australia,
with communities that are culturally rich,
with members speaking more than 150
different languages and dialects. The
catchment population is nearing 900,000
and the birth rate and movement into this
region means that strong growth will
continue in the years ahead. Western
Health provides a combination of
hospital, community-based and in-reach
services to aged, adult and paediatric
patients and newborn babies. Western
Health also offers drug health and
addiction medicine support through
inpatient services and community Drug
Health Service.
Western Health has more than 9000
employees who are driven by the values
of Compassion, Accountability, Respect,
Excellence and Safety (CARES). The
health service also has a strong
philosophy of working with its local
community to deliver excellence in
patient care. A positive patient
experience is at the centre of everything
Western Health aims to do, and the
service relies on the efforts of its
dedicated employees and volunteers to
deliver the overall goal of the
organisation. The service employs 650+
Senior and approximately 700+ Junior
medical staff in a complete range of
specialties covering children, adults and
the aged care.
The health service also strives to become
an employer of choice by offering
excellent career opportunities and
employee conditions in order for its staff
to find the right work/life balance for their
career pathway.
REASONS TO APPLY
Western Health is an organisation
that is expanding to meet the needs
of a growing, diverse community.
Here, every intern participates in a
week-long orientation program at the
beginning of each year. This is a
highly interactive program based on
sound educational principles.
Western Health also places great
value on postgraduate medical
education. Daily education sessions
are offered, including professional
meetings, Grand Rounds, seminars
and tutorials.
A mentoring program has also been
introduced to see that the right
partnership is encouraged and
undertaken. If junior doctors know
which specialty they wish to pursue,
the health service tries to match them
with a mentor from that discipline. If
Junior Doctors remains unsure, the
health service will match them with a
mentor who can offer them insight
into the choices faced early in a
medical career.
Western Health is dedicated to
providing training and career
opportunities to their Interns. At
Western Health, interns can pursue
many different specialty areas as a
PGY2+, including Critical Care
(Anaesthetics/ ICU), Emergency
Medicine, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery
and Medicine.
Further information is available at:
https://westerndoctors.wh.org.au/car
eers/interns/.
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2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Denise Alister
HMO Manager
Phone: (03) 8345 6951
Email: denise.alister@wh.org.au
Rebecca Camilleri
Intern Portfolio Co-Ordinator
Phone: (03) 8345 7003
Email: Crebecca.camilleri2@wh.org.au
Dr Sean Fabri
Director of Intern Training
Email: sean.fabri@wh.org.au
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Western
Australia
(WA)
AMA(WA)
WA New Graduate Perspective
WA Overview
WA Rural Training
North
North West
South
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WA AMA
Hello and welcome to your profession of Medicine.
You are here to replace me which is the natural order of things. I am sure that you are pleased to be finished with
the study, and excited to be getting on with the next phase of your life. All those who care about you will be rightly
proud of your achievement, which has come at no small cost. Our occupation, or calling, enjoys a special place in
society because it is at the intersection of the best available science with caring for people. It is thirty years since I
was an intern. From here I can see way down the slope to slowing down and passing on the baton, and look back
down the hill I climbed which was steep in places but well worth it. The AMA is the family home of our profession
– it is collectively yours to inhabit and to renovate and to inherit and finally to pass on to those who will come, all
too soon, after you. The AMA is here to look after our tribe and represent our grand tradition and all that is good
about it, but to do it in a responsive and flexible and modern way that can adapt to the times. You now enjoy a
legislated monopoly and will carry registration papers that give you both privilege and responsibility. Your license
to practise medicine is your greatest asset and you must protect it. I have seen many careers end too early or in
circumstances that the doctor would not have wanted, indeed that no-one wanted. A few tips if I can be so bold on
how to avoid common problems and fulfil the promise of that internship into the future
Don’t feel entitled – every day we can practise is a privilege not a right so stay humble – no-one misses even
the greatest doctor for more than a few weeks after we retire
Treat every patient and co-worker, everyone, with respect and compassion – easy when you like them, much
harder when you don’t so keep a sense of humour
Stay connected to colleagues through the AMA and other organisations, be a participator in your medical
community because if you are in trouble it is much better when you are in an army than on your own
Avoid drug and alcohol problems and get help early if that starts to emerge
Avoid conflict in all aspects of life
Find another way around if you can. If in the middle of trouble, slow down on work and seek support
Stay current and involved in continuing education, and study as much extra stuff as you can in any discipline
you are interested in
Focus on the job satisfaction and if it makes you some money, great. If it doesn’t make as much as others get
then remember how as a student you never needed as much as you will have now
Do something humanitarian any time you get an opportunity – much more fun than paid work usually
Contribute to the AMA – lots of fun to be had there
Have fun and don’t worry – there is a lot of negativity because social media has given every loud mouth a
megaphone. Times have never been better though, and if you are not too busy when you get to my ripe old
age, you will see again no doubt that things have improved.
Science combined with compassion always improves things over time.
Dr Andrew Miller
AMA(WA) President
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WA NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Massive congratulations to the Class of 2022 on making it to this stage of your medical careers. You have
undoubtedly made many sacrifices to get to this point. Countless hours of lectures, placement, OSCE study,
balancing part time work and extracurriculars are finally culminating to a moment of great excitement (and
nervousness) – deciding where to apply for internship!
This year I am an intern at Fiona Stanley Hospital/the South Metropolitan Health Service, and it has been
transformative. The transition from medical student to intern comes with a steep learning curve, and is immensely
rewarding. Every day comes with new challenges and opportunities to learn – after every term, you will look back
and be proud of how much you have grown as a doctor and person.
A few pieces of advice that were passed onto me when I was in your shoes last year:
·Apply for internship close to where you live. You will be grateful for a short commute during your early morning
surgery starts and after late evening/night shifts, especially in your first year of work. Other things to consider
include opportunities for rural terms (and the locations associated with each health service) and specialty
interests.
·Continue to cultivate your interests outside of medicine, and prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing. This
point deserves a separate essay of its own but all I will say here is that it is easier said than done. It can be difficult
to achieve that elusive “work-life balance”, especially for those who are starting fulltime work for the first time.
Nobody gets this 100% right but it’s important to plan ahead as much as you can – book those appointments and
take your leave!
·Hold on to your non-medical friends. And please try to talk about things other than medicine… That being said,
debriefing with your medical colleagues (in a professional, ethical manner) can be an important way of reflecting
on challenging situations and preventing burnout.
·Don’t be afraid to ask questions, no matter how silly you think they are. Your seniors were once in your shoes, and
are often relieved when their interns ask lots of questions. This is how we all learn - a safe doctor is one who asks
for help when they need it!
·Linking with the point above, gather your bank of trusted, quick-access resources. This includes apps/websites
such as Therapeutic Guidelines and the Australian Medicines Handbook and any department-specific
guidelines/documents that you will likely use day-to-day. Everyone has a unique way of working, but being able to
quickly navigate these resources can save you time/stress and make you a more efficient intern.
Western Australia is beautiful, and working here gives you the opportunity to serve patients from all walks of life in
the metropolitan area and explore the vast excitement of rural medicine if you wish. WA interns are spoilt for
choice – rest assured that you will have a great experience regardless of which health service you end up working
at. I can’t wait to have you as colleagues next year and wish you all the best in your applications.
Dr Davina Daudu
Fiona Stanley Hospital (PGY1)
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WA OVERVIEW
In Western Australia, the Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia (PMCWA)
manages internships through a centralised recruitment process. Through this process, all
interns are employed by one of the four Primary Employing Health Services (PEHS): Fiona
Stanley Hospital (FSH), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and
the WA Country Health Service (WACHS).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for WA intern positions will be advertised through JobsWA, with applications
being accepted through MedJobsWA.
Intern positions in WA are managed through a centralised recruitment process, facilitated by
the Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia and are based on merit.
Intern applicants who are interested in undertaking one or more rural terms can preference
this through the online application, for consideration by the employing hospital. Access to
rural rotations are managed through WACHS and is competitive and not guaranteed.
Applications are assessed by the hospitals.
KEY DATES
Intern applications open: 12PM AWST Monday May 9th, 2022
Intern applications close:12PM AWST Thursday June 9th, 2022
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WA RURAL
TRAINING
In 2022 there will be intern positions available through WA Country Health Service (WACHS) at
Albany Health Campus, Bunbury Hospital and Broome Hospital.
The application process for these positions requires selecting WA Country Health Service (WACHS)
as the Primary Employing Health Service (PEHS) when submitting an application through the
PMCWA centralised recruitment process. See WACHS section for further information.
Rural options for metropolitan-based interns also remain available with interns being able to rotate
to a rural hospital from Fiona Stanley Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital or Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
CONTACT DETAILS
WACHS Medical Education Unit
Email: MEU@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 6553 0856
Website:
http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/meu
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WA HOSPITAL HEALTH
CHECK SURVEY
In 2021 more than 950 doctors in training from across WA hospitals answered the AMA's annual
survey into education, wellbeing, morale, and industry issues. Domain analyzed this year include:
Morale and culture
Teaching and training
Rosters, overtime and payslips
Wellbeing
Leave
Part time and family
Hospitals were graded using the following scale: : Grading: A>80, B70-79, C60-69, D50-59, F

FIONA STANLEY
FREMANTLE HOSPITAL
GROUPS
125
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Albany Hospital, Albany General Practice,
Broome Health Campus, Rockingham
General Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Cardiology & Coronary Care,
Cardiothoracic Surgery, ENT, Emergency
Medicine (including Paediatrics),
Endocrinology, Gastroenterology,
General & Acute Medicine, General
Surgery (including Acute Surgical Unit,
Colorectal, Endocrine, and Upper GI
Surgery), General Practice, Geriatrics &
Ortho-Geriatrics, Nephrology, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Vascular Surgery,
Neurology/NIISWA,
Psychiatry,
Respiratory, Urology, Rehabilitation
Medicine
BASIC INFORMATION
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is the
largest tertiary public hospital in Western
Australia. Located in Murdoch, 15
kilometres south of the Perth CBD and 9
kilometres east of Fremantle, there is
easy access to public transport, with bike
lockers and change room facilities onsite.
Our 783-bed, $2 billion public hospital
ranks among the best in Australia and
includes the 140-bed State Rehabilitation
service, a 30-bed purpose-
built mental health unit and the State
Burns and Hyperbaric Units. We deliver
comprehensive clinical services in over
40 different specialties, including
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and
Paediatrics, whilst being leaders in both
research and education. We have the
most advanced medical equipment and
the first digital medical record in WA
tertiary hospitals as part of our state-ofthe-art
information and communication
technology systems.
Fremantle Hospital (FH), located in the
heart of Fremantle, is a major provider of
quality health care for people in Perth’s
south-western suburbs. Fremantle
Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital
providing high-quality aged care, mental
health, secondary rehabilitation,
planned surgery and specialist medical
services.
REASONS TO APPLY
FSFHG is paving the way for the
future in WA with the first digital
medical record system – you can be
at the forefront! The electronic
medical record is available at both
Fiona Stanley and Fremantle
Hospitals.
Work with a range of approachable
and enthusiastic consultants, many
who are respected Australian and
world-wide leaders in their specialty
Helpful research staff who can guide
you by providing useful tools to
undertake simple or complex
research or audit projects
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Intern mentor program where recent
interns (i.e. residents and registrars)
are matched with you to help you hit
the ground running to navigate the
hospital systems and support your
transition from university to
internship. The program is now in its
fifth year of operation.
We offer a range of education and
teaching sessions, including:
Protected weekly intern teaching
on critical clinical topics
Preoperative tutorial series aimed
at intern with a focus on ward
based care of surgical patients
and preparing a patient for
theatre
Hands-on case-based prescribing
workshops for insulin and
pain/analgesia
Doctor in Training skills
workshops
utilising simulated mannequins
for lumbar punctures, airway
management, cardioversion,
pacing and arrhythmias, arterial
blood gas procedure and
interpretation, abdominal
paracentesis, male and female
adult catheterisation, wound
dressing, communication in CPR
and pelvic examination.
JMO practical skill days
Teaching-on-the-run workshops
Radiology led Medical Imaging
workshops for Abdominal CT,
Chest CT, Head CT and MSK
Registrar fundamentals - a twoday
workshop designed to
prepare residents who will be or
have recently been promoted to a
registrar role
Advanced Life Support two-day
course
SimStart three-day course for
those interested in implementing
simulation training
And much more!
Approachable, supportive and
proactive Medical Workforce and
Medical Education Unit, including
three Medical Education Registrars,
who advocate for improvements for
medical staff throughout the hospital.
Medical staff annual award
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Kylie Reed
Senior Medical Workforce Officer
Email: FSH.MW@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9431 2845
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ROYAL PERTH
BENTLEY GROUP
84+
PREDICTED
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Armadale Health Service, Bentley Health
Service, Bunbury Regional Hospital,
Hedland Health Campus, Kalgoorlie
Regional Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital,
Perth Children’s Hospital and Osborne
Park Hospital.
ROTATIONS AVALIBLE
The hospital continues to build on its
strong tradition of excellence, not only in
the provision of high-quality clinical care,
education, and research, but also in
fostering a culture of staff wellbeing and
support. RPH is home to quaternary level
trauma services (comprising the State
Major Trauma Centre) and retains a
substantial tertiary workload across most
medical and surgical specialities within
the Perth metropolitan area (Royal Perth
Hospital, Bentley Health Service,
Armadale Health Service). There are
prospects of exposure to almost all
facets of medicine and surgery, including
paediatrics and obstetrics/gynaecology.
A number of country rotations are also
available, including sites such as Bunbury
Regional Hospital, Kalgoorlie Regional
Hospital and Hedland Health Campus.
REASONS TO APPLY
RPH has an excellent culture and a
workplace conducive to education and
training, including high quality
undergraduate and postgraduate
specialist programs. The following is on
offer:
BASIC INFORMATION
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) forms part of
Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG), and
remains a vibrant 450 bed teaching
hospital. It is considered the flagship
hospital of the East Metropolitan Health
Service (EMHS).
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Interactive, cased-based intern
curriculum with regular Junior
Medical Officer (JMO) teaching and
workshops
Unique JMO training opportunities
including the State Trauma Service,
Peri-Operative Anaesthetics,
Paediatrics and Neonates, Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, SAFE and
partnerships with the Community
Residency Program
JMO allocations designed by doctors
for doctors

Unique JMO training opportunities
including the State Trauma Service,
Peri-Operative Anaesthetics,
Paediatrics and Neonates, Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, SAFE and
partnerships with the Community
Residency Program
JMO allocations designed by doctors
for doctors
Chance to be part of new, innovating
models of care working with our
“Health in a Virtual Environment”
(HIVE) team
JMO Wellbeing Program that includes
access to fortnightly peer-group and
one to one support from experienced
Wellbeing Officers
JMO Liaison Committee advocating
for JMO issues impacting training,
education and wellbeing
Gym, pool, tennis and squash court
access along with social events and
clubs run by the RMO Society, and
newly refurbished JMO Common
Room
The only inner-city tertiary teaching
hospital
A vibrant and evolving social and
culinary scene at the doorstep of the
hospital
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Employment Queries
Medical Workforce
Email: RPH.RMO-
InternContracts@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9224 1693
Education Queries
Postgraduate Medical Education
Email: RPH.PGME@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9224 2250
SIR CHARLES
GAIRDNER AND
OSBOURNE PARK
HEALTH CARE GROUP
110-120
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
SCGH, Osborne Park Hospital,
Graylands Hospital, Hollywood Private
Hospital (HPH), Joondalup Health
Campus (JHC). Rural: Albany,
Geraldton Regional Hospital,
Hedland Health Campus & Karratha
Health Campus
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE (TBC FOR
2022)
Cardiovascular Medicine, Ear Nose
Throat, Emergency, Gastroenterology,
General Medicine & Medical
Assessment Unit, General
Surgery (Colorectal, Upper
Gastrointestinal, Breast Surgery and
WA Liver and Kidney Transplant
Service), Haematology, Hepatology,
Intensive Care Unit, Neurosurgery,
Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Plastic
Surgery, Psychiatry, Rehab & Aged
Care, Renal, Respiratory, Urology,
Vascular Surgery and Women Health
(O&G).
BASIC INFORMATION
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (or as the
locals say, “Charlies”) is located on
large campus adjacent to Kings Park
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in Nedlands, mid-way between the city,
beach and Fremantle. In addition to
SCGH, a 650-bed tertiary hospital that
employs over 400 junior medical staff,
the Nedlands campus contains the new
Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), and
university research and teaching
institutes, making it a vibrant centre for
medical and healthcare related research
and education.
Osborne Park Hospital is a short
distance north, now integrated to be
run under the same umbrella as
SCGH. Additional training sites
include the well regarded JHC
Hospital 30 minutes north of the city,
just off the freeway and train line,
HPH, next door and nearby Graylands,
a major psychiatric hospital for Perth.
Rural placements are available from
the north to the south of the State.
Charlies has a number of state
services including the Sarcoma,
Epilepsy, Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis,
Neurosurgical and 24-hour,stroke
service as well as the state
Neurological Intervention and
Imaging Service of Western Australia
Unit. “Charlies” and associated sites
offer all specialties and are excited to
include a rotation in paediatrics and
O&G for 2022, which will lead to
further terms in those disciplines for
RMOs.
A new education and support
program in 2021developed by
Medical Education will foster interns
professional and career development,
no matter what direction you wish to
take (including if you are not sure).
We have strengths in medical,
surgical and critical care training but
have addedprograms for those
interested in General Practice, other
specialty
areas from Radiology to Public Health, or
careers which take a more creative
direction or embed research.These
programs offer education, skills
development, mentorship, research
opportunities and the chance to use your
Professional Development Leave for
Observerships in your area of interest,
such as Paediatrics at PCH – just across
the road. Charlies, OPH and JHC provide
specifically structured intern teaching to
complement the numerous teaching
opportunities available throughout the
week aimed at JMOs through to
Consultants. Our proximity to PCH allows
JMOs to attend the paediatric
educational sessions. A wide variety of
teaching methods are used, likely to meet
your needs, no matter what your learning
style. We also offer highly specialised
small group training, small group bedside
signs rounds and inter-professional
simulation training. COVID has rapidly
expanded our capacity to provide remote
access to learning sessions and recorded
sessions. We were excited to open the
Medical Education Simulation Centre at
Charlies which houses two high fidelity
simulation suites, a specialty skills parttask
training room, and more. The state
of the art audio-visual recording and
debrief system will allow users to record
to assist with feedback and teaching.
SCGOPHCG and Medical Education
recognise and value the overall wellbeing
of our JMOs, aiming to foster open
communication between juniors and
seniors. We take both preventive and
problem solving approaches and work
closely with an active Charlies RMO
Society. POW WOW, a clinical debriefing
project, mindfulness sessions, access to
senior clinicians through the Faces of
Senior Clinicians are some opportunities
available to all.
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A confidential and supportive program is
available for any junior doctors requiring
support in any way.
REASONS TO APPLY
Our mission at SCGOPHCG and in
Medical
Education is:
To provide safe and compassionate
care
To support, supervise and educate
pre-vocational doctors with the
highest professional standards
To respond to individual trainee
needs through a wide range of
educational opportunities and
mentorship
To promote a culture of lifelong
learning and look forward to working
with trainees through their
educational journey.
WA COUNTRY
HEALTH SERVICE
25
PREDICTED 2023
INTERNSHIP
POSITIONS
PRIMARY EMPLOYING HEALTH SERVICES
Albany Hospital, Broome Hospital, Bunbury
Hospital, Geraldton Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Final year Medical Students have the option
of selecting Western Australia Country
Health Service (WACHS) as their Primary
Employing Health Service (PEHS) for their
internship year. This will allow you to spend
your entire internship in a rural location.
SCGH Intern Information Night
Monday 3rd May 2021
6-8pm
FJ Clark Lecture Theatre, P Block
Drinks and nibbles provided
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
Trish Li
Medical Education Officer
Phone: (08) 6457 7969
Email: trish.li@health.wa.gov.au
BASIC INFORMATION
Albany is a beautiful port city situated some
400km south of Perth, perched on the
Southern Ocean and facing Antarctica.
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With a strong historical heritage, there is
plenty to explore in your time away from
work. Albany Health Campus is the
regional referral centre for the Great
Southern region, servicing the needs of a
population of approximately 55,000
people. Bunbury is a picturesque harbour
city on the south west coast of WA, two
hours’ drive from Perth in the heart of the
state’s premiere holiday region. Bunbury
Hospital is the regional hospital for the
South West region, comprising a 135-bed
public facility located alongside a similar
size private hospital. The campus
delivers health care to more than 80,000
of the region’s local residents, as well as
seasonal visitors, and acts as the regional
referralcentre
for the district.
WACHS is committed to growing its
Aboriginal workforce and ensuring
Aboriginal medical graduates are able to
complete their postgraduate training in a
rural area to which they are connected,
wherever possible.
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE FOR METRO-
BASED INTERNS
Rural options for metropolitan-employed
interns also remain available with interns
being able to rotate to a rural hospital
from Fiona Stanley Hospital, Royal Perth
Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital or
or Joondalup Health Campus (Junior
Doctor Training Program –Private
Hospital Stream only).
Broome is situated at the base of the
Dampier Peninsula, more than 2000km
from Perthagainst a pristine backdrop of
aquamarine waters; isolated beaches and
virgin bush. Broome Health Campus is
the regional hospital for the Kimberley,
with a 49 bed ward. It has a busy
secondary referral Emergency
Department that experiences over 21,000
patient presentations each year.
Geraldton is a lively coastal city 400kms
north of Perth and is the regional hub for
the Midwest region. The Geraldton
lifestyle offers beach culture, scenic
surrounds and a warm climate. Geraldton
Hospital has 66 beds for acute medical,
surgical, paediatric and maternity
patients; a 24-hour Emergency
Department; as well as onsite
chemotherapy and renal dialysis.
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WHY CHOOSE RURAL?
Completing a rural internship or a rural
rotation is a unique, challenging and
ultimately rewarding experience. There
are many reasons including:
Multi-disciplinary environment: You
become an integral part of a
supportive multi-disciplinary team
and relied upon. It is your chance to
learn from experienced clinicians, and
liaise directly with allied health and
external groups regarding patient
care (e.g. Royal Flying Doctors
Service). A sense of collegiality is at
the forefront of the WA rural
experience.
One-on-one learning: The small
clinical teams offer close supervision
and support by senior clinicians
giving you one-on-one learning
opportunities, no longer found in
most large tertiary hospitals.
Increased exposure to procedural
skills: There is an increased scope for
procedural practice as there are less
people on training programs queuing
in front of you. You get to experience
things like lumbar punctures, chest
drains, ultrasound guided cannula
insertion and you actually get into the
theatre.... regularly!
A generalist approach: Working in a
rural environment offers the
opportunity to gain exposure to a
variety of disciplines regardless of
your term, enhancing the
development of your knowledge and
skillset.
Longitudinal exposure to patient
care: Great breadth of experience and
a variety of cases through frontline
involvement with your patients from
admission to discharge and beyond.
In the country you will also find that you
continue to see the patient in follow-up
clinics. Experiencing patient care from
beginning to end gives a holistic view of
medicine that is not often available in
the increasingly specialised metro
hospitals.
Autonomy and responsibility: The
greater autonomy you have is balanced
by the additional responsibility; however
you are always supervised and
supported. It is a unique chance to build
your understanding of country practice
and the decisions required in light of
limited resources, patient desire to
remain at home and the distances
involved.
Work-life Balance: Being within a 5
minute drive to work, you have more
time to pursue activities outside the
hospital. Not only are you part of a
supportive close-knit team at work, you
can experience the life within a strong
community. Whether you enjoy the
great outdoors relishing in bushwalking
or water sports, are activity seeking
sporting communities, appreciative of
the arts or a lover of fine local cuisine
and award winning wines, there is
something for everyone in rural WA.
HOW TO APPLY
Path 1: Rural Hospital Internships
1. Follow PMCWA Central Recruitment
Process: https://www.pmcwa.org.au/
2. Select WACHS as your first choice
Primary Employing Health Service
3. Rank your preferred site (Albany,
Bunbury, Broome, or Geraldton)
4. State your interest in a rural internship
with WACHS, and add any extra
information in your Cover Letter
(highlight your rural experience or
interest and personal
circumstances/requests).
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Path 2: Metropolitan Hospital Internship
with Rural Rotation/s
1. Follow PMCWA Central Recruitment
Process: https://www.pmcwa.org.au/
2. Select a metropolitan Primary
Employing Health Service (PEHS) (i.e.,
RPH, SCGH, JHC) as your primary
employer, and indicate a preference
for one or more rural rotations across
WACHS
3. Rank your preference for one or more
rural locations
4. State your interest in a rural
internship with WACHS, and provide
permission for your application to be
provided to WACHS to collaboratively
assess the selection of interns for
secondment.
2023 CONTACT DETAILS
WACHS Medical Education Unit
Email: MEU@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 6553 0856
Website:
https://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au
/Our-workforce/Work-with-us/Medicalworkforce/Junior-doctors/Applicationprocess-for-junior-doctors
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MEU.
WACHS/
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CONGRATS
AND GOOD LUCK AS AN INTERN!