Internship Guide 2021

2021
INTERNSHIP GUIDE
THE OFFICIAL AMSA GUIDE TO THE 2022 INTERNSHIP YEAR

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4 Acknowledgements
5 What is AMSA
7 From the President
8 From the Editor
9 Information for Applicants
12 Rural Health Students
18 International Students
28 Internships in the Time of
COVID-19
CON
‘21
TENTS
30 Australian Capital
Territory
36 New South Wales
62 Northen Territory
71 Queensland
96 South Australia
109 Tasmania
117 Victoria
141 Western Australia

ACKNOWLEDG
EMENTS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Terra Sudarmana (GriffithU)
SENIOR EDITORS
Dalyia Abu-Ghazaleh (GriffithU)
Dhruvi Lathigara (Western SydneyU)
Wendy Fang (MonashU)
DIGITAL ARTIST
Aditi Kamath (UAdelaide)
CONTRIBUTORS
Sophie Keen (Western SydneyU)
Jasmine Elliott (MonashU)
Julia Liew (UMelbourne)
A/Prof Rob Parker (AMA NT)
Dr Chris Moy (AMA SA)
Dr Helen McArdle (AMA TAS)
A/Prof Julian Rait (AMA VIC)
Dr Andrew Miller (AMA WA)
Dr Tessa O’Kay
Dr Dane Lyons
Dr Marisse Sonido
Dr Haydn Dodds
Dr Rhys Harris
Dr Joshua Ahn
Dr Luke Dimsey
Dr Travis Lines
Dr Kavitha Gnanasambantham
SPONSORSHIP
Richard Song (Monash)
Christian Mich (UTas)
STAY IN TOUCH
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amsa.org.au
This 2021 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) special interest 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 express our gratitude to the
Medical Students’ Councils who have provided
essential information about how the COVID-19
pandemic has specifically impacted internship
applications in each state and territory.
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
(Michelle Fu), 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, your 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.
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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, projects and publications. We are a community,
and there is a place here for all students. Have a think about what you might be interested in and
contact us at any time. We’re excited to see where Medicine and AMSA can take you!
WHAT WE DO
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. Thanks to Australian medical
students like you, last year AMSA had multiple advocacy successes including improving and
reforming our approach to climate change and health, and significant reforms in the funding of
medical programs across Australian universities!
Events
AMSA events are renowned for their unique blend of educational talks, social nights and skills
development - they provide experiences and equip you with skills that will last you beyond your
medical degree!
National Leadership Development Seminar (NLDS)
AMSA’s premier academic event where future student leaders upskill on
leadership, advocacy, and political engagement.
Canberra, TBA
National Convention
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.
Adelaide, June 28 th - July 3 rd
Global Health Conference (GHC)
Focusing on innovation and equity in global health, learn what you can do
to make a positive difference in the world, at this 5-day long conference. This
event boasts over 700 delegates and tackles the global health issues that we
currently face.
Perth, August 5 th - 9 th
Rural Health Summit
The Rural Health Summit will draw
Scheduled in September, it focuses
speakers, stimulating workshops
TBA
our 2020 event calendar to a close.
on all things rural, with engaging
and networking opportunities.
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SPECIAL
INTEREST
GROUPS (SIGS) AND
PROJECTS
AMSA has seven SiGs: Global Health,
Rural Health, International Students’
Network, International, Indigenous Health,
QAMSA, Med Ed; who all do amazing
work in their specific areas of interest. Our
projects span across topics such as refugee
health, climate change, and everything
in between. We also have our annual
blood drive Vampire Cup with the Red
Cross; our Mental Health Campaign;
and Gender Equity, which
exists to break out gender
stereotypes.
PUBLICATIONS
AMSA produces many publications throughout the year designed to educate, entertain and
inspire. These publications range from guides such as this one and a peer-reviewed journal
(AMSA Journal of Global Health), magazines to amplify your voice (Panacea and Frontier), to
newsletters and bulletins alike (Embolus)!
WHAT CAN I DO NOW?
▶ Follow us at @youramsa on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
▶ Become a member (https://www.amsa.org.au/join) to attend our world-renowned events,
access our membership benefits and have voting rights at AMSA Councils.
▶ Look through the Orange Guide, see what you are interested in, and then become a part of
it. We’re your AMSA!
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FROM THE
PRESIDENT
To the Class of 2021,
Congratulations, you have made it! Graduating with your MBBS or MD is
an enormous milestone, and you are well and truly on the home stretch.
An indescribable amount of time, energy and passion has led you to this
moment, and you deserve to celebrate every second of it. As you wrap up
this chapter of your life, I hope that you take the time to reflect on
your personal growth, the relationships you’ve built, and the memories you’ve
made.
The past two years have definitely had their challenges. To graduate during a pandemic is quite an
achievement, and I congratulate you for persevering through curricular and placement adjustments,
as well as lockdowns and quarantine. Thank you also for looking after one another during a time of
heightened stress and uncertainty. I hope that this time has reaffirmed your passion for medicine,
and heightened your understanding of the need for a strong, united healthcare system in Australia.
As your time in medical school comes to a close, I hope you know that AMSA has always had your
back. From your first day of O-Week, we have worked to improve medical student mental health
and wellbeing, ensure the provision of quality internship positions to all medical graduates, reduce
bullying, discrimination and harassment in medicine, and advocate for a sustainable training
pipeline aligned to workforce demands. From our annual Vampire Cup Blood Drive, to our Crossing
Borders Palm Sunday rallies to end indefinite detention, our initiatives and campaigns have sought
to unite the medical student community and advance our common goals. Our events are inherent
to the medical school experience, and every year we are so proud of the up-skilling and networking
provided. I hope that you can take a little piece of AMSA with you into the future, whether it be a new
passion or interest, or the friendships made along the way.
As you look to the future, I hope that our annual AMSA Internship Guide offers some invaluable
research and advice to guide your next steps. Enclosed within you’ll find information on what makes
each hospital unique, so that you may make a decision that is best for you. It also features key
information relevant to the 2021 internship application process.
As you read through this document, please acknowledge the incredible work of our National
Publications and Design Officer, and the Editor-in-Chief, Terra Sudarmana. The AMSA Internship
Guide would not be possible without her tireless dedication, passion, and attention to detail. I’d also
like to thank the National Publications Team, Dhruvi Lathigara, Wendy Fang, Daliya Abu-Ghazaleh,
and Aditi Kamath, whose excellent work does not go unnoticed.
On a more serious note, please look after yourself over the coming months. This period of transition
is challenging and stressful for everyone. At times, it can also be lonely and demoralising. You are
valued and loved, and there is always professional help available. If you don’t have a regular GP now,
please find one prior to starting your internship. Please also visit the Get Support tab of the AMSA
website for further resources (https://www.amsa.org.au/support), either for yourself or your peers.
As always, I’m here to support you in whatever way I can. Please feel free to get in touch via
president@amsa.org.au. Otherwise, I wish you all the best, and I look forward to seeing you succeed.
Warmest regards,
Sophie Keen
AMSA President
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FROM THE
EDITOR
For our final year medical students, a premature yet well-earned
congratulations - as you edge closer toward proper paychecks, a
respectable prefix, and life as a fully fledged doctor.
Give it a few months and you can say you’ve survived med school
amidst a pandemic. Placements graced with uncertainty. SOCRATES PP
muffled and misunderstood through face masks. Lockdown periods where
textbooks replace timetables, and ‘Bedside Teachings’ take on its most literal
meaning. And not to mention, the fourteen bottles of hand sanitiser on level 4 of
block B that you have become well acquainted with over the course of this rotation. It’s been
a journey, a marathon- one requiring exceeding doses of resilience and perseverance. You’ve
channeled strength from within, drawn endurance from one another, embodied adaptability in
your practice; and now you’re almost at the other end of it…
Like a small fish in a big pond, graduation is a liberating process, but just as easily, one can feel
like they’re drowning in an abyss of opportunities. I trust that each of you have conducted your
own research, whether it be pestering your forerunners or scrolling tirelessly through the AMA
intern guides. Yet, as you approach this final stretch, and ponder on the steps to come, we
hope this handbook provides a guiding light to navigating the internship opportunities of 2022.
Enclosed within, are the specifics of the internship application process, up-to-date information
from each hospital and network, and some gems of wisdom personally written by individuals
who were in your exact shoes this time last year.
Our National Publications Subcommittee has worked tirelessly over the past few months to
collate a guide that will hopefully support you through your journey into the next chapter of
your career. We hope that the information within this guide will be helpful in your search for the
right internship.
Good luck, Class of 2021!
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this guide, please do not hesitate to contact me
via the following email address: pdo@amsa.org.au
Yours in orange,
Terra Sudarmana
Internship Guide Editor-in-Chief &
AMSA Publications and Design Officer
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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.
ARE WE SHIFTING TO A TWO-YEAR INTERNSHIP PERIOD?
In short - nothing has been formally established.
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).
The AMC have proposed that the medical internship program will 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/accreditation-and-recognition/assessment-accreditationprevocational-phase-medical-education/
Rollout timeline:
▶ Pilot year: 2022 (implemented in smaller “test”
clinical sites/ cohorts)
▶ Full implementation: 2023
Key points:
▶ The point of general registration will remain
at the end of PGY1
▶ JMOs are not tied to hospital contracts or
states - the term follows the graduate not
the contract
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WHERE DO I APPLY 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.
WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT IN MY PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION?
You will need:
1. Proof of identity (proof of identity submitted to AHPRA is valid for up to 10 years)
2. A criminal history check
3. Recency of practice
4. Medical Indemnity insurance
5. English language proficiency proof
6. Fees (for international students only)
WHAT IS THE 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.
WHAT TERMS DO I NEED TO COMPLETE?
Interns must complete the following clinical experiences in order to be eligible for general
registration:
▶ a term of at least 8 weeks that provides experience in emergency medical care
▶ a term of at least 10 weeks that provides experience in medicine
▶ a term of at least 10 weeks that provides experience in surgery
▶ a range of other approved terms to make up 12 months (minimum of 47 weeks full-time
equivalent service)
Each term will include orientation, supervised practice, education, and assessment.
WHAT IS A MEDICAL INTERN PLACEMENT NUMBER?
This is a 9 digit number that is given to you by your medical school. This number is generated by
AHPRA, but is not the same as your AHPRA registration number.
HOW MUCH WILL I NEED TO WORK?
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
CAN I MAKE A COUPLE APPLICATIONS WITH SOMEONE ELSE?
Some states do accept applications for couples or joint-tickets. The details can be found on the
websites listed under each state’s application information section.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OF MY APPLICATION?
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.

WHAT IS THE BASE SALARY OF AN INTERN?
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 at this website.
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WHAT ABOUT MY 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:
▶ Avant
▶ Medical Indemnity Protection Society Limited (MIPS)
▶ Medical Insurance Group (MIGA)
▶ MDA National (MDAN)
CAN I APPLY 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/
Check out this useful link for further reading:
https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration/Interns/Guidelines-resources-tools.aspx
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RURAL HEALTH
INTERNS
Hello there!
Congratulations on reaching your last year of med school! Next year is a wonderful opportunity
to continue growing as a medical professional and I hope you consider a rural internship as an
opportunity for you to well-and-truly become a member of the team. The rural interns we have
spoken to in the last couple of years as a part of our internships campaign have described the
challenges, diversity, engagement, and reward of their year.
As a rural intern, you’re not just an “intern” - you’re someone who’s meeting the needs of a
community. And this community will soon be yours to call home. I wish you all the best with your
application, internship year and your (hopefully rural!) future.
Warmly,
Jasmine Elliott
Rural Health Chair 2021
AMSA Rural Health Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/yourAMSArural
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RURAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVE
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I chose to complete my internship at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), as I have an interest in
Aboriginal Health, renal medicine, warm weather, and red dirt. The application process was
similar to WA but you can choose to apply for solely RDH and/or Alice Springs Hospital. RDH
has the option to complete a remote rotation, through Nhulunbuy (Gove District Hospital) or
Katherine, and about 50% of interns get to do this. As such the application involves a lot of “Why
Darwin? Why remote medicine? In what ways have you demonstrated commitment to rural
medicine?”.
I was lucky enough to start with a rotation in Nhulunbuy. It is a rural generalist-led remote
hospital with two wards and an ED. We see a lot of skin infections, trauma, chronic diseases, and
respiratory conditions. The staff are supportive and knowledgeable, and as interns we are very
hands on in management; sometimes it’s just us and the consultant on shift.
My mates who have started as interns in Darwin say RDH is a very busy hospital, supportive, but
a tad disorganised- that being the nature of top end medicine in general. The working culture
is laid back and helpful (over the phone I’ve chatted to professors and consultants, and they’ve
always been cheerful in providing advice to the intern!). There’s a lot of work to be done, with
some of the longest ED waiting periods of a tertiary centre in Australia. There is a large Aboriginal
population, with a disproportionately high admission rate in comparison to non-Aboriginal
contemporaries, bringing with it challenges such as language barriers and remote discharge
destinations.
I was provided help in moving up here. This included a place to stay until I could find my own
space. RDH will truck either your car or your goods up for you.
The other interns are either from the Flinders program or new to Darwin, so everyone is in
the same boat and looking for mates. Most who move here enjoy camping, exploring, fishing,
being outdoors, exercise (there’s a big triathlon scene up here), dogs, and pubs... but there’s
plenty of things going on. The markets have a big breakfast Laksa scene, Parkrun is a common
outing, there’s great coffee, and beautiful beaches (crocs included). It is hot and humid at the
moment, work can feel inefficient at times, and it is a small city/town with the expected small
town complexities; but I’m very happy to be here, and content in my choice. This is a generalist
internship with strong interpersonal support and complex medicine, I’d certainly recommend it
to the right person.
Best Wishes,
Dr Tessa O’Kay
Royal Darwin Hospital (PGY1)

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.
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.
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 North-
West 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.
CONTACT
Tasmanian Health Service
GPO Box 1916
Hobart
Phone: 0448 003 439
Email: medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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 – 5 term internship
− Royal Darwin Hospital
− Palmerston Regional Hospital
− Gove District Hospital
− Katherine District Hospital
▶ Central Australia Health Service – 4 term
internship
− Alice Springs Hospital
− Tennant Creek Hospital
For more information, check the Northern
Territory Intern Application Guide:
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CONTACT
Northern Territory Department of Health
Phone: (08) 89 9928362
Email: InternsNT.DoH@nt.gov.au
Website: https://health.nt.gov.au/
professionals/medical-officers/medicalofficers-recruitment/interns

SA
Applications for the 2022 Queensland Rural
Generalist Pathway (QRGP) opened on 2 nd
March 2021 and closed on 16 th March 2021.
However, there are rural positions in the general
intern application:
▶ If choosing an “undersubscribed” or
“equal in numbers” first preference,
▶
QLD
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 skill
set required to support the health needs of
rural communities. The pathway usually takes
5-6 years to complete.
Rural sites available: 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
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 4 th May 2021, and close
on 3 rd June 2021. Referee reports are due 11 th
June 2021. Interviews for the 2022 internship
will be held from 28 th June to 2 nd July 2021
(TBC), and rural intern pathway offers will be
released from Monday 12 th July 2021.
2 internship places – Flinders and Upper North
LHN (Whyalla Hospital – rotations at Port
Augusta and Port Lincoln) and Limestone Coast
LHN (Mt Gambier District Health Services)
▶ 5 in Flinders
▶ 7 in Limestone
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.
To be eligible, applicants must:
▶ Preference rural site 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/
CONTACT
SA Health South Australia Medical Education
and Training Unit
Telephone: (08) 8226 7391
HealthSAMET@sa.gov.au
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NSW
WA
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.
2. Complete a separate application for each
rural hospital through JMO Career Portal
by the closing date.
3. Preference the Rural hospitals directly
into their JMO Career Portal application
and PTAP application by the closing date.
Offers are made based on the outcome of the
preference matching process.
More information on 2021 internship positions
will be available on the HETI website. Fact
sheets can also be accessed at this website:
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/
pdf_file/0011/576461/Fact-Sheet-for-Rural-
Preferential-Recruitment-for-2022-Clinical-
Year.pdf
Interview Schedule for RPR hospitals for 2021
can be found here:
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/about-heti
CONTACT
Website: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/
Email: HETI-Internship@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9844 6562
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 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.
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
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
RE interest in rural rotations
CONTACT
WACHS Medical Education Unit
Email: MEU@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 6553 0856
Website: http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.
au/meu and http://www.wacountry.health.
wa.gov.au/index.php?id=677
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MEU.
WACHS/
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VIC
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.
The Victorian Rural Generalist Program
regions offered in 2022:
▶ Barwon South West Region - South
West Healthcare Warrnambool Rural
Community Internship program (10
positions)
▶ Grampians Region - Grampians Rural
Community Internship program (8
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 (7 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.
The 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).
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
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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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
To our dearest international students,
A huge congratulations on approaching the final year of your medical degree. It has been a
tumultuous journey but we are finally here now! As we approach graduation, there will be
numerous changes and challenges over the year to prepare us for internship. Graduating
medicine is a huge accomplishment, but before we can truly celebrate, we must secure the
next steps in our progression. The following pages contain the best advice we could muster to
help you secure internships. As international students, be prepared to take internships wherever
possible. It is only one year, but this year is absolutely required to set up the rest of your training.
I wish you the very best of luck with internship, medicine and the future of your career as a soonto-be
doctor.
Sincerely,
Julia Liew
ISN Chair 2021
2021 Graduating International Students Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/269431634640702/
AMSA International Students Network:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ISN.AMSA/
AMSA ISN: Medsoc International Reps:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/amsaisnmedsocinternationalreps/
*Private group only for International Reps.
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.
ISN provides support for final year medical students in this stressful
application period. Join the “2021 Graduating International
Students” Facebook group to stay updated. ISN is
also publishing its own Internship Guide
specifically catered for international
students. Please refer to
the guide for
m o r e
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VISA
OPTIONS
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.
Types of visa Subclass 485 Subclass 482 Subclass 407
Eligibility
Processing
time
Graduate Work Stream (first
student visa granted before 5
November 2011)
Post-Study Work Stream (first
student granted on or after 5
November 2011)
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
Temporary Skill Shortage
Visa
Employer sponsorship
needed
75% of applications: 35
days
90% of applications: 69
days
Length of
visa
18 months – Graduate Work Most cases 2 years
2 years – Post-Study
Cost From AUD1,650 Short term: AUD1,265
Training Visa
Employer sponsorship
needed
75% of applications: 86
days
90% of applications: 4
months
Up to 2 years
From AUD310
Medium term: AUD2,645
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
post-qualifications
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
Further
Information
https://immi.homeaffairs.
gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/
visa-listing/temporarygraduate-485
https://immi.homeaffairs.
gov.au/visas/gettinga-visa/visa-listing/
temporary-skillshortage-482
https://immi.homeaffairs.
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
Processing time
Point Tested Stream Must nominate
the occupation Medical Practitioners
NEC [253999]
75% of applications: 13 months
90% of applications: 13 months
Length of visa Permanently Permanently
Skilled Nominated visa Must
nominate the occupation Medical
Practitioners NEC [253999]
75% of applications: 9 months
90% of applications: 14 months
Cost From AUD4,045 From AUD4,045
Note
Further
Information
Points calculator
Improve your
points
Very competitive – applicants need
high points to be invited to apply for
Visa 189
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/
skilled-independent-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-a-visa/
visa-listing/skilled-nominated-
190#Eligibility
▶ After granted, applicants are
usually required to live, study and
work in that state for 2 years
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/
skilled-nominated-190
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/
online-forms/points/calculator
▶
▶
▶
▶
▶
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
Disclaimer: The above information was taken from the Department of Home Affairs website. Please use this as a guide.
For more detailed information, either contact a registered immigration agent or visit the websites using the links.
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SUMMARY FLOWCHART
This is a summary of types of visa at different stages in your medical career. This should only be
used as a rough guide on possible visa application pathways as each application varies due to
different circumstances.
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ENGLISH
REQUIREMENTS
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-our-requirements/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.
AHPRA ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
English language proficiency (link here for a PDF of the requirements:
https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/documents/default.
aspx?record=WD15%2f16888&dbid=AP&chksum=Qt6fclXbe4YXYTcrrq%2fUjg%3d%3d) - 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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GENERAL
PRIORITY LIST
State
Priority category
for FGAMS from
same state
Priority category
for interstate
FGAMS
Application details
ACT Category 4 Category 5 Website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/careers/
medica-officers
NSW Category 4 Category 5 Applications lodged online through the
Prevocational Training Application Program
(PTAP)
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-andtraining/courses-and-programs/medicalgraduate-recruitment
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-for-us/clinical/medical/recruitment/intern
SA Category 3 Category 4 Internship in SA Job Pack
https://www.samet.org.au/wp-content/
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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A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING EACH STATE’S CATEGORIES/PRIORITIES
State Priority category for FGAMS from same state Priority category for interstate FGAMS
ACT Category 4:
First Round Offer Not Guaranteed if Graduates
of the Australian National University Medical
School.
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.
NT Category F:
International applicants on a student visa, now
an Australian medical graduate who have:
▶ Previous experience working/studying in
NT (JCU/Flinders/Other university student
▶
placements)
Previous experience in a rural, remote
and Indigenous health location/s (e.g.
Aboriginal Medical Services, Rural Clinical
Schools, involvement in Rural Student
Clubs and those applicants who come
from rural, and remote locations).
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.
SA Category 3:
Australian Temporary Residents and New
Zealand Permanent Residents
▶ 3.1: Medical Students from a South
Australian University.
TAS Priority 2:
Australian temporary resident Tasmaniantrained
full-fee paying medical graduates.
Category 5:
First Round Offer Not Guaranteed Graduates of
other Australian Universities.
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.
Category F:
International applicants on a student visa, now
an Australian medical graduate who have:
▶
▶
Previous experience working/studying in
NT (JCU/Flinders/Other university student
placements)
Previous experience in a rural, remote and
Indigenous health location/s (e.g. Aboriginal
Medical Services, Rural Clinical Schools,
involvement in Rural Student Clubs and
those applicants who come from rural, and
remote locations).
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.
Category 4:
Australian Temporary Residents and New
Zealand Permanent Residents
▶ 4.1: Medical graduates from an interstate or
New Zealand University.
Priority 4:
Australian temporary resident interstate-trained
full-fee paying medical graduates.
VIC Priority 2:
Priority 3:
▶ Australian temporary resident graduates
(i.e. international students) of Victorian
medical schools.
Australian permanent resident graduates of
interstate or New Zealand universities (including
previous residents of Victoria);
▶ Australian temporary resident graduates of
interstate universities;
▶ New Zealand temporary resident graduates
of New Zealand universities; and
▶ Graduates from an overseas campus of
an Australian/New Zealand University
accredited by the Australian Medical Council
(e.g. Monash University – Sunway Campus,
Malaysia)
WA
All interns are employed by a Primary Employing Health Service (PEHS).
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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.
LIST OF PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS
Private Hospitals funded to deliver the Private Hospital Stream from 2020-2022 are:
▶ Mater Health Services North Queensland (delivering PGY1 places)
▶ 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 (delivering PGY1, PGY2 and PGY3 places)
▶ MQ Health (Macquarie University Hospital) (delivering PGY1 places)
▶ St John of God Ballarat Hospital – Grampians Intern Training Program (delivering PGY1 places)
▶ Mater Hospital Sydney (delivering PGY1 places)
▶ St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney (delivering PGY1 places)
▶ Ramsay Health Care WA (Joondalup) (delivering PGY1, PGY2 and PGY3 places)
▶ Greenslopes Private Hospital (delivering PGY1, PGY2 and PGY3 places)
▶ Calvary Health Care Riverina (delivering PGY2 places)
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)
▶ Met 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)
▶
▶
JUNIOR DOCTOR
TRAINING PROGRAM
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-doctor-training-program- private-hospital-stream
Further enquiries should be directed to the PHS2021@health.gov.au inbox.
UPDATES IN LIGHT OF COVID-19
1. Rotation requirements by the board for interns remain the same
2. The board will accept the following supervised clinical experience for general registration:
▶ At least 40 weeks full-time equivalent service (a reduction of 7 weeks to allow for isolation/
sick leave etc.)
▶ The clinical experience can take place in accredited and non-accredited positions
▶ The requirement for the usual rotations of medicine, surgery and emergency medical
care are waived. The Board will accept clinical experience in any supervised rotations.
▶ Health services that employ interns must continue to supervise them and provide them,
as much as possible, with meaningful educational clinical experiences and teaching, as
well as support during what will be a challenging and difficult time.
3. For the purpose of granting general registration at the end of the intern year, the Board
will accept a report from the Director of Medical Services, Director of Training or another
person authorised to sign off intern reports which confirms that each intern has performed
satisfactorily during the intern year.
The Board recognises that much education is likely to be ‘on the job’ and that this pandemic will
expose interns to unique clinical experiences.
However, if the time or experience missed is more substantial, and would not provide the relevant
breadth of experience or enable learning outcomes to be met, then there may be a need for the
intern to complete more clinical experience once the COVID-19 pandemic is less acute.
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PLEASE KNOW THAT IF YOU’RE
HAVING A SHIT TIME, IT’S NOT
YOUR FAULT AND YOU’RE NOT
ALONE. WE WORK IN SUCH AN
UNDER RESOURCED SYSTEM
WHICH REQUIRES US TO GIVE SO
MUCH OF OURSELVES. SO, HAVE
A SNACK AND TALK TO SOMEONE
ABOUT IT AND LOOK AFTER
YOURSELF. IT DOES GET BETTER
(COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO
DID NOT THINK IT WAS GOING TO
GET BETTER).
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INTERNSHIPS IN THE
TIME OF COVID-19
The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2022 Internship applications remains unclear at this
early stage. In this section, you will find a summary of what we know at the time of publication
in early April 2021.
▶
▶
▶
▶
▶
▶
AMA and all state AMAs are committed to advocating for all doctors in training, regarding
both the safety and wellbeing of Doctors In Training (DIT), and also their continuing
medical education.
However it must be accepted that COVID-19 is a huge disruption to business as usual,
and interns and other medical professionals have already experienced much change to
the usual course of junior medical officer training so far.
JMOs are being asked to step up into roles, and their ‘scope of practice’ is often extended.
The AMA asserts that trainees must ALWAYS be provided with adequate induction and
supervision when undertaking new roles.
The AMA demands adequate PPE be provided for all medical staff and no staff member
should feel concerned about being forced to perform clinical duties without adequate
protection. Additionally, AMA asserts that even at this time (indeed, especially at this
time) the right of healthcare workers to be looked after emotionally, to be protected in
taking sick and quarantine leave, and to not have to work dangerously fatigued must be
ensured.
AMA advocates that at this time all trainee exams should be postponed, but when a
new date is able to be set after the crisis dies down there must also be plenty of warning
provided to applicants so as to ensure proper time to prepare.
Many interns and final year medical students will have had their rotations and clinical
experiences affected by COVID-19, and the AMA asks that the relevant accreditation
bodies take this into consideration when deciding on requirements for students and
JMOs to progress through their training. This flexible approach should also be taken
when considering admittance into various training programs.
Source: AMA. 2021. AMA advocacy to support doctors in training during the COVID-19 response. [online] Available at:
[Accessed 25 March
2021].
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STATE-SPECIFIC CHANGES
VIC
Post Medical Council Victoria (PMCV) are reviewing the application process for 2022 Victorian
intern positions to minimise the burden on clinicians and health services during this time. Please
do not prepare any application material, including references from consultants, until further
notice, as the required information and the format of applications may be different to previous
years’. Information will be distributed to students as soon as it is available.
Source: Pmcv.com.au. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 25 March 2021].
NSW
The NSW application process requires certification of the authenticity of application documents
by a Justice of the Peace within the last 12 months. You can find a registered Justice of Peace in
NSW here https://www.jp.nsw.gov.au/Pages/justices-of-the-peace/jp-public-register.aspx.
SA
Details remain unconfirmed at this time but the Postgraduate Medical Council will likely follow
the advice of AHPRA.
WA
The information displayed here is from the latest PMCWA guide published in 2020.
▶ If you are unable to book or sit an English language test before intern applications close (4 June,
4pm AWST) due to delays at exam centres from COVID-19, please ensure you state this within
your Cover Letter. You must also upload a word document stating the following statement
when prompted to attach your English Language Competency to your online application: “I
have not been able to book or sit an English language test due to disruption to availability
of these tests due to COVID-19. I understand that it is a requirement to demonstrate English
language proficiency to apply for registration with AHPRA and commence my internship. It
is my responsibility to remain updated on further information as it is published by AHPRA.
Signed (your name)”. Please note, you will be required to select which test you anticipate
completing via the drop down menu in order to attach a document with the above statement.
▶ Due to the increased workload related to COVID-19 at sites and the potential unavailability
of clinical referees, we are providing 2021 WA intern applicants a choice. If you have not yet
identified a referee, you are able to input ‘TBA’ in the referee section of your application and
a referee can be requested later – applicants will not be disadvantaged. Further information
can be found under the ‘Referees’ section of this guide.
Source: Pmcwa.org.au.2021 .[online] Available at: [Accessed 25 March 2021].
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL
TERRITORY
CONTENTS
▶ ACT New Graduate
Perspective
▶ ACT Overview
▶ Canberra Health
Services
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ACT AMA
YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
A powerful voice for the medical profession
Congratulations on taking the next step along your professional pathway! This is an exciting
time, having graduated medical school and now standing at the threshold of your new career
in medicine. It will be a very different one from dinosaurs like me and even those who started a
decade before you. Changes in technology, communication, society, public health, and the way
we deal with each other abound. And that’s even before we consider tiny scary little pathogens
that change the world in a heartbeat.
Two things have not changed at all since I graduated in the late Cretaceous. Firstly, the sense of
apprehension, excitement, pride, anxiety, and open-eyed wonder is just the same. Secondly, the
AMA will be here always – it is your family from day one as a med student till many years after
retirement. I love that sense of belonging, of safety and shared adventure, of helping people in a
one-on-one context as we go along together and stop our friends faltering and falling.
And I love the big picture too – as I type this today I’ve been incredibly privileged to discuss
vaccination policy with ministers and media on behalf of thousands of our members, having
already consulted hundreds on them individually on what they think. All while sitting in my
office seeing patients. All of this is available to you. Whether it’s helping individual colleagues, or
painting broad big picture policy, or - quite understandably – keeping your head down, surviving
the education tsunami of those early clinical years – you know you have a friend in YOUR AMA.
Please feel free to utilise the many resources that are available to you. AMA offers significant
support to Doctors-in-Training (DITs), at both an individual and collective level.
What can your local AMA 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 with your
workplace issues including rates of pay, overtime, rostering, bullying and harassment and
workplace investigations.
We also offer assistance, advice and events designed to help you with career information and
support as you go about your early years of clinical training. These include CV and cover letter
development, interview preparation, seminars on workplace issues such as burnout and informal
coffee mornings. You can also catch up on events through our DIT WhatsApp group.
What can your local AMA do for DITs and the profession?
As one of the most powerful voices in medico-politics, we have a long track record of effective
advocacy. We work just as hard on the community as we do our members, and are a voice
of reason and compassion and common sense to government on every key health and social
issue. In recent years we’ve worked hard on representing the views of our members on climate
change, refugee policy, LQBQTI+ policy, incarceration of minors, voluntary assisted dying,
decriminalisation policy of some drugs, the key issue of indigenous medicine and a host of other
vital aspects of our shared community, and continue to do so every day through our various
committees.
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We will always be much more than just an organisation narrowly focused on the interests of its
members to the exclusion of broader concerns for all Australians. The AMA supports DITs through
advocacy on a broad range of issues, including gender equity, vocational training requirements,
training pipeline issues, and much, much more.
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. By joining AMA, you not only gain access
to a wide range of individual support services, but you are also contributing to the improvement
of working conditions for you and your colleagues. And this directly improves outcomes for all
Australians.
Best Wishes,
Dr Antonio Di Dio
President AMA ACT
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ACT NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
First up, congrats on getting to this point in the journey! Although
you’ve spent so much time seeing your friends and colleagues above you
complete this challenge, finishing medical school is truly an achievement
that you should be proud of. I can assure you that while the next challenge
ahead will no doubt be more difficult in nature, it will be even more rewarding and
fill you with great satisfaction and joy.
With respect to an internship in Canberra you will be working for Canberra Health Services
and this means that you could end up at Calvary Public Hospital, The Canberra Hospital,
Goulburn Base hospital or potentially apply for a year-long internship in Bega. You will
be joining an intern cohort that consists of many ANU students and whilst I see that
as very lucky, it may also feel somewhat daunting. The intern cohort is incredibly friendly
and welcoming.
Beginning my journey as an intern in Canberra has been incredibly satisfying and the availability
of support staff made the transition quite smooth. I feel that there is a welcoming and supportive
culture amongst the junior doctors. I have never faced a difficult clinical situation on my own
and there has always been a wealth of knowledge and guidance from not only consultants, but
also my fellow interns or residents who were willing to take extra time to aid my learning and
safeguard any decisions made.
Choosing to apply for an internship in the ACT gives you the opportunity to expose yourself to
a variety of clinical situations, whether it be discovering your love for a particular specialty in a
major tertiary hospital, gaining valuable experience with more responsibility in a rural hospital
or exposing yourself to a variety of career focusses outside of medicine in terms of education,
political and social advocacy.
Canberra as a city has a great deal to offer. You are a part of a vibrant, socially progressive and
relatively young population and there’s almost no traffic to speak of. There are also a number of
great coffee locations, restaurants, bars and sporting events to even satisfy this ex-Melbournian.
If you drive for approximately 20 minutes, you can be out hiking, riding bikes or even swimming
in nature. You’re also less than 2 hours from the snow (Jindabyne) or beach (Bateman’s Bay).
Couple that with your new salary and weekends are sorted!
In the end, this decision shouldn’t be made lightly, however there are many great places for you
to complete your internship. Professionally, you’ll be well supported and have the opportunity to
satisfy many of your clinical desires. Socially, you’ll have plenty to do and awesome people to do
it with. Be open to moving somewhere new and apply to as many places as you can.
All the best with the final stages of your journey, you’ve got this!
Dr Dane Lyons
Completed Internship at Canberra Hospital (PGY1)
Is currently in PGY2 at Wollongong 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.
PRIORITY LISTINGS
Category 1
Guaranteed First Round Offer
CSP Graduates of the Australian National
University medical school
Category 2
Guaranteed First Round Offer (capped at SIX)
Domestic CSP Graduates of NSW Universities.
Category 3
First Round Offer Not Guaranteed
Graduates of other Australian Universities who
completed Year 12 studies in the ACT.
Category 4
First Round Offer Not Guaranteed
IFF Graduates of the Australian National
University medical school
other Australian Universities
Category 5
First Round Offer Not Guaranteed
Graduates of other Australian Universities
Category 6
First Round Offer Not Guaranteed
Graduates of Australian University campuses
outside of Australia accredited by the Australian
Medical Council.
KEY DATES
Applications open on TBA and close on TBA
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.
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CANBERRA HEALTH SERVICES
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95
PREDICTED 2022 INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*6 of these are 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
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. 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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Janelle Corey
Director, Medical Officer Credentialing, Employment and Training Unit
Canberra Health Services
Phone: 5124 2507
Email: janelle.corey@act.gov.au

NEW SOUTH WALES
NEW SOUTH WALES
CONTENTS
▶ 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:
▶ Network 13: Westnet
▶ Network 14: Nepean & Blue
Mountains
▶ Network 15: Central West
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WHEN YOU’RE OVERWHELMED -
DON’T FEEL AFRAID TO ASK FOR
HELP!

NSW AMA
YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
A powerful voice for the medical profession
Congratulations on graduating medical school. You are about to embark on a career that is equal
parts challenging as it is rewarding. You now have the opportunity to utilise the knowledge you
have 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. As you journey through training, I encourage you to utilise the many resources that are
available to you. AMA (NSW) offers significant support to doctors-in-training (DITs), at both an
individual and collective level.
What can NSW AMA 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
If you have a question or need help, please contact us on workplace@amansw.com.au or phone
02 9439 8822.
We also offer a Careers Service to support you throughout your career, including CV review and
development, assistance with selection criteria and application responses, as well as interview
skills and preparation. Online or phone meetings can be arranged depending on your availability.
What can NSW AMA do for DITs and the profession?
As one of the most powerful voices in medico-politics, 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 our advocacy is the Hospital Health Check survey and subsequent improvements in
claiming unrostered overtime.
When the Hospital Health Check survey revealed the extent to which DITs were not claiming
unrostered overtime – we took action. Our Doctors-in-training Committee Chairs met with the
Health Minister to ask for an online claiming system for unrostered overtime and callbacks for
doctors-in-training. As a result of that meeting, the system went live last year. The move to online
means claims can be made without paper and from outside the hospital. This is exciting not
only because it will make it easier for doctors-in-training to be paid correctly, but also because it
will provide a much better picture of the actual number of hours you’re being asked to work by
hospital management.
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In 2021, AMA (NSW) will be conducting the fifth 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, but you are also contributing to
the improvement of working conditions for you and your colleagues.
Best Wishes,
Dr Danielle McMullen
President AMA NSW
Ph: 02 9439 8822
Fax: 02 9438 3760
Email: workplace@amansw.com.au
AMA House
Level 6 69 Christie Street
St Leonards 2065
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NSW NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
At this crossroads in your medical journey, take a moment to congratulate
yourself on making it this far. In the exciting, busy, and sometimes chaotic
next few months, it’ll be difficult to find time to take stock of everything you have
accomplished to get here and appreciate the unique position you are in. While it
is only the beginning of a long career in medicine, the jump from medical student to
doctor is a once-in-a-lifetime transition.
Right now, besides preparing for your final year exams, deciding where to undertake this journey
may be the biggest thought on your mind. In New South Wales, interns are allocated into one
of 15 networks. While each network has a main hospital, where most interns will be based
each term, you may be seconded to the other hospitals in the network for a term or two—a
wonderful opportunity to gain new insights in a variety of medical settings.
Each network has a personality of its own, and it’s important to consider several factors when ranking
your preferences. This includes the availability of certain specialty rotations, the JMO-to-patient ratio,
and research or teaching opportunities. While this guide is a very helpful starting point, there is
no substitute to asking a current JMO all your questions before you make your choice. I do want to
acknowledge that many new interns do not end up at their first preference. Just remember that
each will offer its own unique advantages and opportunities, and you can (and will) grow as a doctor
anywhere.
Regardless of where you do it, internship will always be challenging. You will frequently encounter
many situations outside your comfort zone and flip between feeling confident and uncertain in your
skills. This is all part of the job, and hundreds of your fellow interns will feel the same way. Remember
that you can always ask for help whenever you need it. Your seniors will remember what it was like to
be the new intern and will be happy to give you a hand, and most networks will already have a system
in place to facilitate this kind of support.
Now that I have addressed that reality of internship, it’s equally important for me to say that few
careers are fulfilling in the same way as medicine. It is a privilege to be able to see your actions and
choices directly improve the lives of others, whether it’s through medical decisions, like choosing
an effective antibiotic regime to treat a patient’s infection, or non-medical ones, like spending a few
extra minutes listening to a patient’s worries. Nothing beats the feeling of your first patient calling
you a good doctor—even when you don’t quite feel like a ‘real’ doctor just yet.
So, congratulations again for reaching this new, exciting stage in your career (and life) journey!
Regardless of where you end up for internship, know are joining a large community of doctors excited
to welcome you to the medical profession and support you in this first stage of your career.
Dr Marise Sondido
Liverpool Hospital (PGY1)
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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/
pdf_file/0008/576476/Applicant-Guide-for-
Medical-Gr~ger-for-the-2022-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. This can be found on HETI’s
website.
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 2021 Medical graduate applications open
on HETI website
June 2021 Medical graduate applications close
CONTACT DETAILS
Health Education and Training Institute
(HETI):
Website;
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 will close 5pm 3 rd June 2021). Rural
hospitals will review applicants and contact those they wish to interview. Interviews will be held
between 21 st June and 1 st July 2021. RPR offers will be made by HETI from 12 th July 2021.
Application is a two-step 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-and-programs/medical-graduate-recruitment/rural-preferential-recruitment
The Rural Hospitals included in the RPR are as follows:
▶ Albury Wodonga (under Victorian award)
▶ Coffs Harbour Health Campus
▶ Dubbo Base Hospital
▶ Lismore Base Hospital
▶ Manning Rural Referral Hospital
▶ Orange Health Service
▶ Port Macquarie Base Hospital
▶ Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
▶ The Maitland Hospital
▶ The Tweed Hospital
▶ Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
▶ Broken Hill Health Service
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NSW HOSPITAL HEALTH
CHECK SURVEY
In 2019, the NSW Australian Medical Association surveyed 1958 doctors-in-training, which
accounts for more than 20% of all doctors-in-training working in NSW. Because many doctorsin-training
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 grades in five different
domains and to calculate an overall rating for each facility. The five domains measured are:
▶ Overtime & rostering
▶ Access to leave
▶ Wellbeing
▶ Education & training
▶ Morale & culture
Where necessary, hospitals were grouped with others in the same Local Health District to allow
for minimal sample sizes (n≥20 for larger metropolitan, n≥10 for smaller regional or rural), to
enhance result reliability and protect participant confidentiality.
For more details on these survey results, visit https://www.amansw.com.au/hospital-healthcheck-2019/
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INNER WEST & WESTERN
PLAINS NETWORK 1
66
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*11 of the 63 positions will be offered
through the Rural Preferential Pathway
for the Dubbo Base Hospital.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Dubbo Base
Hospital, Balmain Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Dubbo
Hospital
Balmain
Hospital
Royal
Prince
Alfred
*PGY2 term only
General Medicine, Surgery,
Orthopaedics, ED, Renal, Cardiology,
Psychiatry, Urology, ENT, Relief,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology*,
Paediatrics*, Anaesthetics*, Intensive
Care*
Rehabilitation, Geriatrics
Cardiology, ED, Geriatrics,
Gastroenterology, Neurology, Renal,
Haematology, Respiratory, Medical
Oncology, Rheumatology, Palliative
Medicine, Relief, Medical Assessment
Unit, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Upper
GI Surgery, Colorectal Surgery,
Neurosurgery, Melanoma/ Surgical
Oncology, Transplant Surgery,
Orthopaedics, Head and Neck
Surgery and Ophthalmology, O&G,
Breast Surgery*, Clinical Immunology
and Infectious Disease*, Intensive
Care*, Paediatrics*, Plastic Surgery*,
Psychiatry*, Radiation Oncology*,
Urology*, Vascular Surgery*,
Endocrinology/Dermatology*,
Hepatology*, Hospital in the Home*,
Quality and Safety*, Medical Media*,
Medical Education*
REASONS TO APPLY
RPA provides a range of specialty services
arguably unmatched in Australia, namely:
▶
High levels of supervision by the besttrained
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Michelle McWhirter
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 9515 5545
Email: michelle.mcwhirter@sswahs.nsw.gov.
au
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 on-site 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).
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BANKERS & CAMPERS
NETWORK 2
53
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*An approximation, subject to revision.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Campbelltown/Camden Hospital, Bankstown-
Lidcombe and Bowral Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Campbelltown
/ Camden
Hospital
Bankstown-
Lidcombe
Hospital
Respiratory Medicine,
Emergency Medicine,
Professorial Medicine,
General Surgery- Breast/
Endocrine, Cardiology,
Neurology, Gastroenterology,
Endocrinology, Renal/
Endocrine, Mental Health,
Orthopaedics, General
Surgery - Colorectal, Medical
Transit Unit, General
Surgery - Upper GI, General
Surgery – Urology and
subspecialties, Rehabilitation,
Geriatrics, Oncology, MAU,
Palliative Care*, Intensive
Care*, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology*,Paediatrics*,
MACs*, Palliative Care
Aged care, Cardiology,
Colorectal Surgery, Emergency
Medicine, Gastroenterology,
Neurology, Relief, Renal/
Endocrine, Respiratory,
Respiratory/ Rheumatology,
Stroke/ Rehabilitation,
Upper GI/ Breast Surgery,
Vascular Surgery, Geriatrics,
MAU, Ambulatory Care,
Orthopaedics, Urology/
Ophthalmology, Plastics/ ENT/
Neurosurgery, Intensive Care*,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology*,
Paediatrics*, Psychiatry*
Bowral Hospital General Medicine *
*PGY2 term only
BASIC INFORMATION
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a mere
20kms 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.
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
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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
CONCORD, CANTERBURY &
BROKEN HILL NETWORK 3
48
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*3 of the 48 positions will be offered
through the Rural Preferential Pathway
for Broken Hill Hospital.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Concord Repatriation General Hospital,
Canterbury Hospital, Broken Hill Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Concord
Hospital
Canterbury
Hospital
Broken Hill
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Breast/Endocrine Surgery, Plastic
Surgery, Cardiology, Colorectal
Surgery, ED, Gastroenterology,
Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology,
Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics,
Psychiatry, Nights/Relief, Renal,
Respiratory, ENT Thoracic Head
and Neck Surgery, Upper GI
Surgery, Urology (includes
Gynaecology), Vascular Surgery,
Palliative Care, Anatomical
Pathology*, Dermatology*,
Drug Health*, Haematology*,
Immunology and Rheumatology*,
MAU*, Endocrinology*, Infectious
Diseases*, Intensive Care*,
Neurosurgery* and Hospital in the
Home*
Emergency, General Medicine,
General Surgery, Orthopaedics,
Intensive Care*, O&G*, Paediatrics*,
Geriatrics/Rehabilitation
Medicine* and Hospital in the
Home* Aged Care and Clinical
Governance*
Emergency, General Medicine,
General Surgery, Paediatrics*
Palliative Care*
BASIC INFORMATION
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. 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.
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.
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Carolyn Marsh
Manager, Medical Allocations Unit, Concord
Hospital
Phone: (02) 9767 5311
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. 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.
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SOUTH WEST SYDNEY &
TWEED HEADS NETWORK 4
74
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*There are 17 positions at Tweed and 1
rotational.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Liverpool Hospital, Fairfield Hospital (and
Braeside Hospital), The Tweed Hospital (and
Murwillumbah District Hospital/Byron Central
Hospital)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Liverpool
Hospital
Fairfield
Hospital
The
Tweed
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Acute Medicine, Cardiology,
Infectious diseases, Endocrinology,
Emergency, Gastroenterology and
Hepatology, Geriatric, JMO nights,
Medical Oncology, Neurology,
Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics,
Psychiatry, Renal, Respiratory,
Rheumatology/ Immunology,
Dermatology, Colorectal Surgery,
Surgery - Trauma, Vascular Surgery,
Upper GI Surgery, Head and Neck
Surgery, Urology, Geriatric, Plastic
Surgery/ENT and Ophthalmology,
Radiation Oncology, Anaesthetics*,
Cardiothoracic Surgery*,
Haematology*, Intensive Care*, O&G*,
Paediatrics*, Palliative Care, Clinical
Genetics*, Braeside Palliative Care*,
Braeside Rehab*, Ambulatory Care*
General Surgery, Emergency,
General Medicine, Orthopaedics,
Geriatrics, Addiction Medicine*,
Ambulatory Care*
Emergency Medicine; General
Surgery – Breast/Endocrine,
Colorectal, Upper GI; Subspecialty
Surgery – Ear Nose & Throat/
Thoracic/Vascular Surgery,
Urology; Orthopaedics; General
Medicine - Gastroenterology,
Cardiology, Endocrinology,
Renal, Respiratory; Palliative
Care; Oncology/Haematology*;
Paediatrics/Neonatology*; Obstetrics
& Gynaecology; Critical Care;
Radiology; Anaesthetics; Psychiatry
(Tweed and/or Byron); Relief
(potentially including nights for
PGY2).
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.
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 wellstocked
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.
2021 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
Liverpool Hospital is a fast paced, actively
growing teaching hospital only 35 minutes

NORTH SHORE & PORT
MACQUARIE NETWORK 5
72
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*11 of the 73 positions will be offered
through the Rural Preferential Pathway
for the Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
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
Royal
North
Shore
Hospital
North
Shore
Private
Hospital
Port
Macquarie
Hospital
Wauchope
Kempsey
Ryde
District
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Royal North Shore: Acute Surgical
(General Surgery), Aged Care,
Colorectal Surgery, Emergency,
Immunology/ Rheumatology,
ENT Surgery, Gastroenterology,
General Medicine including
Acute Assessment Unit (AAU),
Hand Surgery, Drug and Alcohol*,
Neurology, Neurosurgery,
Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology/
Endocrine Surgery, Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery, Relief,
Renal, Respiratory, Spinal Cord
Injury, Upper GI Surgery, Urology,
Medical Oncology*, Cardiology*,
Cardiothoracic Surgery*,
Dermatology*, Haematology*,
Infectious Disease/APAC* ,
Intensive Care*, Obstetrics &
Gynaecology*, Paediatrics*,
Paediatric Emergency*, Vascular
Surgery*, Psychiatry*, Interventional
Radiology*, Mental Health
Community*, Mental Health
Inpatient Unit*
General Medicine (Cardiology and
Medical Oncology)
Emergency, General Medicine,
General Practice, Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, Orthopaedics,
General Surgery, Psychiatry, Relief,
Paediatrics*, Intensive Care/Nights*
Palliative Care* and General
Rehabilitation*
Emergency, General Medicine
Emergency, General Surgery,
Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery
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
state-wide 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
good! 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.
2021 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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HORNSBY & NORTHERN
BEACHES NETWORK 6
40
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*The number of predicted internship
positions in 2022 is expected to be 40-42.
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
Hornsby
Ku-ring-gai
Hospital
Mona Vale
Hospital
Sydney
Adventist
Hospital
Northern
Beaches
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Cardiology, Gastroenterology,
Respiratory, Relief, Orthopaedics,
General Surgery, Neurology, MAU,
Emergency, Rehabilitation, GP*,
Intensive Care*, O&G*, Paediatrics*,
Psychiatry*, Anaesthetics*
Geriatric Rehabilitation,
Rehabilitation, Palliative Care*
General Medicine, Neurology,
Orthopaedics
Emergency, General Medicine,
Cardiology, Respiratory,
Gastroenterology, Neurology,
Renal Medicine, Oncology/
Haematology, Geriatrics, General
Surgery, Upper GI Surgery,
Colorectal Surgery, Surgical
Oncology, Breast & Endocrine
Surgery, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry,
Psychogeriatrics, Orthopaedics,
O&G*
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-ring-gai 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.
▶ 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.
2021 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
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CENTRAL COAST
NETWORK 7
68
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Gosford Hospital, Wyong Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Gosford
Hospital
Wyong
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Ortho-geriatrics, Cardiology,
Emergency, Endocrinology, ENT,
Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine,
General Surgery, Neurology,
Oncology, Orthopaedics, Relief,
Renal, Respiratory, Urology, Vascular
Surgery, Acute Surgical, Anaesthetics*,
Haematology*, Intensive Care*, O&G*,
Paediatrics*, Psychiatry*, Radiation
Oncology*, Medical Leadership and
Governance*, Radiology* Palliative
Care*
Emergency, Geriatric, Medicine,
Surgery, Orthopaedics, MAU,
Rehabilitation, Neurology,
Addiction Medicine*, Mental
Health*, Anaesthetics*, Cardiology*,
Gastroenterology*, Paediatric
Assessment Unit* Woy Woy*
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.
REASONS TO APPLY
Education
▶ Senior staff support and comprehensive
formal education sessions, which are held
weekly for interns and one full day per term
for RMOs.
▶ Special interest sessions supported and
facilitated by the Medical Workforce
and Education Unit, in conjunction with
requests from Junior Medical Staff. They
include: Careers sessions, Laparoscopic
Skills sessions, exam preparation courses,
‘How to start a research project’, and other
programs.
Support
▶ 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.
▶ 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:
▶ 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.
▶ Facilities - RMO lounges are available for
use by doctors at both Gosford and Wyong
Hospitals. Both rooms have recreational
and computer facilities.
▶ 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 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.
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Growth
▶ In February 2015, the NSW Government
committed $368 million towards the
redevelopment of Gosford Hospital 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.
Research
▶ 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
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Melissa Onysko
Manager, Medical Workforce and Education
Unit
Phone: (02) 4320 3243
Email: Melissa.Onysko@health.nsw.gov.au

ST GEORGE, SUTHERLAND,
ALBURY & GRIFFITHNETWORK 8
80
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
* 10 of these positions are filled through
the RPR pathway at Albury 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
St George
Hospital
Sutherland
Hospital
Calvary
Health Care
Griffith Base
Hospital
Aged care, Cardiology,
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Breast/
endocrine/ENT, Colorectal
surgery, Emergency medicine,
Gastroenterology, Haematology,
General Medicine Unit/Drug &
Alcohol, Liver surgery, Medical
Assessment Unit, Neurology,
Neurosurgery, Oncology,
Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic
Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiation
Oncology, Relief, Respiratory,
Trauma Surgery, Upper GI Surgery,
Urology, Vascular
Aged Care, Aged Care Assessment
Unit, Cardiology, Emergency
Medicine, Gastroenterology,
General Medicine, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Psychiatry, Respiratory
Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine
Rehabilitation Medicine
General Surgery, Emergency
Medicine
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ A program that excels at teaching
and nurturing JMOs, giving them the
opportunity to participate and contribute
to teaching medical students as part of
routine clinical practice.
▶ A state-of-the-art Emergency Department
and a new Acute Service Building
▶ Excellent rotations including varied medical
and surgical terms.
▶ Numerous research projects available to
JMOs, coupled to strong commitments to
both clinical and laboratory based research
within all departments and a very active
Clinical Innovations team.
▶ The Network provides advanced training in
the majority of the medical specialties.
▶ There is a very friendly, helpful and
supportive JMO unit.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Cathy Pastor
Manager Medical Workforce Manager
Phone: (02) 9113 2115
Email: cathy.pastor@health.nsw.gov.au
Jackie Theodorou
FROM COAST TO COAST
NETWORK 9
51
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*12 of these will be given to Lismore Base
Hospital through the Rural Preferential
Recruitment pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Lismore Base Hospital, Prince of Wales
Hospital, (and Royal Hospital for Women,
Sydney Children’s Hospital*)
*Not available PGY1
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Prince
of Wales
Hospital
Lismore
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Acute Surgery, Cardiology,
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emergency,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology,
Geriatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery,
Orthopaedics, Relief, Surgical
Oncology, General and Upper
GI Surgery, Urology, Spinal,
Rehabilitation Medicine, Colorectal
Surgery, Psychiatry, Respiratory,
Nephrology, Endocrinology/
Rheumatology*, Ophthalmology*,
ENT*, Infectious Disease/
Immunology/HIV-AIDS*, Intensive
Care*, Vascular Surgery*, Paediatrics*
(RHW), Haematology*, Oncology*,
Obstetrician & Gynaecology (SCHN)*
Emergency, General Surgery,
Orthopaedics, General Medicine,
Geriatric Medicine, Cardiology,
Renal, Haematology/ Oncology,
Psychiatry, Relief, Acute and General
Medicine, Respiratory, Vascular
Surgery*, Haematology/Oncology*,
Gastroenterology*, Paediatrics*,
O&G*, Anaesthetics*, Intensive Care*
BASIC INFORMATION
Prince of Wales Hospital is a major teaching
hospital and tertiary referral centre, providing
excellent healthcare to South Eastern Sydney
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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.
▶ 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.
2021 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 NETWORK 10
56
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
* 25 of these positions are filled through
the RPR pathway at Wagga.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, St Vincent’s
Private Hospital, Mater Hospital Sydney*,
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Calvary Riverina
Healthcare*
*No rotations in PGY1
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
St
Vincent’s
Hospital
St
Vincent’s
Private
Hospital
Wagga
Wagga
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Geriatrics, Neurology, Respiratory
Medicine, Gastroenterology,
Palliative Care, Thoracic Surgery,
Lung Transplant Medicine,
Cardiology, Medical and Radiation
Oncology, Drug and Alcohol,
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General
Surgery including Colorectal,
Upper Gastrointestinal tract and
Surgical Oncology, Orthopaedics,
Urology/Gynaecology, Neurosurgery,
Rehabilitation*, Emergency
Medicine, Psychiatry, Relief,
Haematology*, Intensive Care Unit*,
HIV Medicine/ Infectious Disease/
Immunology*
Psychiatry, Head and Neck Surgery,
Neurosurgery
General Medicine, Rehabilitation
Medicine, Geriatrics, General
Surgery, Orthopaedics, Emergency
Medicine, Psychiatry, Relief,
Urology and ENT, GP Coolamon,
Anaesthetics*, Intensive Care Unit*,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology*,
Pathology*, Radiology*
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 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.
2021 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
OCEAN ELEVEN
NETWORK 11
74
PREDICTED 2022
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
Wollongong
Hospital
Shoalhaven
District
Memorial
Hospital
Shellharbour
Hospital
Bulli District
Hospital
Coledale
Hospital
PGY1 Cardiology, Colorectal,
Emergency, General Surgery,
General Medicine, Geriatrics,
Haematology, Medical
Assessment Unit, Neurology/
Stroke, Neurosurgery, Oncology,
Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology,
Plastics, Palliative Care,
Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Relief,
Renal, Respiratory, Vascular PGY2
Acute Surgical Unit, Anaesthetics,
Anatomical Pathology, Cardiology,
Emergency, Forensic Pathology,
Gastroenterology/Endocrinology,
Hospital in the Home, Infectious
Diseases, Intensive Care (ICU),
Medical Assessment Unit,
Neurosurgery, Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, Orthopaedics,
Paediatrics, Psychiatry – Old Age,
Radiation Oncology, Relief, Renal
Medicine, Urology, Vascular
PGY1
Emergency, General Medicine,
General Surgery, Rehabilitation
Medicine, Emergency PGY2
General Medicine, General
Surgery, Geriatrics, Intensive
Care Medicine/Coronary Care,
Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
PGY1
Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, Psychiatry
PGY2
AMAU Acute Medical Assessment,
Emergency, General Medicine,
General Surgery, Mental Health
Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, Relief
Geriatric Medicine (PGY1)
Rehabilitation (PGY2)
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Port Kembla
Hospital
Rehabilitation (PGY1 & PGY2),
Palliative Care (PGY2 only)
Milton General Practice (PGY1)
Ulladulla
*PGY2 term only
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Jennifer Williams
Manager Junior Medical Workforce Unit,
Phone: (02) 4253 4659
Email: jennifer.williams2@health.nsw.gov.au
HUNTER NEW ENGLAND
NETWORK 12
125
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*Of those 125 positions 20 will be RPR
for Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital,
10 for Manning Base Hospital and 8 for
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
Armidale
Hospital
Belmont
District
Hospital
Calvary
Mater
John
Hunter
Hospital
General Medicine, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Psychiatry*, Paediatrics*,
General Surgery*
Acute General Medicine, Cardiology,
Addiction Medicine, Emergency,
Surgery, Rehabilitation, Relief,
Anaesthetics*
Emergency, General Medicine,
Gastroenterology, Radiation
Oncology, Medical Oncology,
Relief, Surgery, Cardiology, Clinical
Haematology, Palliative Care
Acute General Surgical, Trauma,
Cardiology, Cardiothoracic
Surgery, Gastroenterology, General
Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal
Surgery, Rehabilitation/ Geriatric,
Nephrology and Dialysis,
Neurology, Neurosurgery, Infectious
Disease, Respiratory, Medical
Assessment and Coordination Unit,
Ophthalmology, Drug and Alcohol,
Dermatology, Rheumatology,
General Medicine, Emergency,
Relief, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Orthopaedic, Vascular, Oral
Maxillofacial and Ear Nose and
Throat, Surgery Relief, Urology, C.L.
Psychiatry*, Paediatrics, Paediatric
Surgery*, Orthopaedic Paediatrics*,
Clinical Governance*
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Maitland
Hospital
Manning
Hospital
Mental
Health
Services
Tamworth
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Emergency, General Surgery,
Medical Assessment Unit,
Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, General
Medicine, Relief, Paediatrics*,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology *.
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Urology, Psychiatry, Emergency,
Orthopaedics, Paediatrics*,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology*,
Intensive Care*
Older persons Mental Health,
Substance Use, General Mental
Health Services
Emergency, General Medicine,
Neurology, Gastroenterology,
Cardiology, Medical Oncology,
Nephrology, Orthopaedics,
Rehabilitation and Geriatrics, Relief,
General Surgery, Urology, Psychiatry,
Anaesthetics/ED*, Intensive Care
Unit*, Paediatrics*, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology
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.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ The pre-vocational JMO Unit is a helpful,
approachable and well-organised 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
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Jeanette Chadban
Manager, Prevocational JMO Network
Phone: (02) 4985 3420
Email: jeanette.chadban@hnehealth.nsw.gov.
au
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*12 positions are filled through RPR at
Coffs Harbour and 19 positions are filled
through RPR at Orange.
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
Auburn
Hospital
Westmead
Hospital
Coffs
Harbour
Health
Campus
WESTNET
NETWORK 13
Emergency, General Medicine,
Cardiology, General Surgery,
Plastic Surgery
Cardiology, General Surgery,
Surgical Oncology, Head
and Neck, Breast/ Endocrine
Surgery, Colorectal Surgery,
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery,
Haematology, Nephrology,
Neurology, Radiation Oncology,
Plastic Surgery, Relief, Surgical
Transplant, Urology, Vascular
Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Gastroenterology
Emergency, Medicine,
Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation,
General Surgery, Relief, Urology,
Oncology/ Palliative Care
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.
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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.
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
2021 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
NETWORK 14
64
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*An approximation, subject to revision.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Nepean Hospital (NH), Blue Mountains
District ANZAC Memorial Hospital (BMDAMH),
Hawkesbury District Health Service (HDHS),
Lithgow Hospital (LH)
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.
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 doctor-friendly
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 wellestablished
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Sharon Kuipers
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 4734 4367
Email: Sharon.Kuipers@health.nsw.gov.au
CENTRAL WEST
NETWORK 15
55
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*The number of predicted internship
positions in 2022 is expected to be 55-60.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Blacktown Hospital/Mt Druitt Hospital,
Bathurst Base Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Blacktown
/ Mt Druitt
Hospital
Bathurst
Hospital
*PGY2 term only
Gastroenterology, Respiratory,
Geriatrics, Endocrinology,
Neurology, Infectious Diseases,
Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Cardiology,
General Medicine, Colorectal
Surgery, General and Vascular
Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery,
Urology, General & Cardiothoracic
Surgery, Orthopaedics, Intensive
Care*, Paediatrics*, Neonatology*,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology*, Renal/
Immunology*, Orthogeriatrics*,
Emergency, Psychiatry, Adolescent
Psychiatry
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics,
Emergency, General Practice,
Paediatrics*
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.
The second stage of the Expansion Project
was completed in mid-2019 and includes
expanded capacity for emergency, intensive
care, theatres and women’s & children’s health.
These state-of-the-art facilities together with
the growth into a major teaching hospital, will
transition Blacktown and Mount Druitt into
one of the largest and digitally enabled public
hospitals in NSW, and one of the nation’s
leading health facilities. Our new facilities and
services consist of:
▶ New emergency department with
more emergency and short stay beds
and a new psychiatric emergency
care service and dedicated unit in
Emergency
▶ New 24 bed intensive care unit
▶ Eight new operating theatres and
space for future expansion
▶ New purpose-built wards for expanded
birthing (with a wellness model of
care), maternity, women’s health, and
newborn care
▶ New paediatric service with dedicated
emergency department facilities, day
▶
stay and inpatient facilities
Medical imaging, sterilising and nonclinical
support services expansion
▶ Contemporary new activity-based
workspaces for support staff
▶ Expanded haemodialysis unit for
hospital inpatients
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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

REASONS TO APPLY
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital is big
enough to provide Junior Medical Officers
with all the training and exposure they need
for progression into specialty careers while
retaining the personal touch of care about
each JMO that comes with being a growing
hospital.
▶ There is a highly motivated Prevocational
Training and Workforce team that over the
past year have provided everything from
Advanced Life Saving courses, a new one
on one direct mentoring program that links
a consultant with every intern to guide
their career choices, to onsite wellbeing
massages!
▶ Weekly teaching sessions are provided by
consultants, video-conference between
the campuses and are strictly protected as
teaching time – no pagers!
▶ Weekly grand rounds and departmental
clinical meetings.
▶ Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospital also has a
strong affiliation with Western Sydney
University and the opportunity to be
involved with teaching and mentoring
of medical students including conjoint
appointments.
▶
Blacktown Hospital can offer the rotations
required for entry into all specialty training
programs, including the Obstetrics and
Gynaecology and Paediatrics required for
General Practice training.
▶ Amenities include childcare on both
campuses that gives preference to staff.
Facilities for Resident Medical Officers
include a separate JMO common room and
JMO office, with locker facilities and access
to the ED and WSU library. There is also
an active RMO Association that organises
social activities and advocates for JMOs.
▶
▶
Blacktown and Mount Druitt are accredited
for training for most specialties and are
networked with Westmead Hospital for
Surgical Skills Training, Basic Physician
Training, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care
Medicine, Anaesthetics and Mental Health.
Highly sought after rotations have also been
established for Critical Care and vocational
General Practice.
Blacktown Mt Druitt is a major teaching
hospital for the Western Sydney University
School of Medicine. This partnership
provides opportunities to join a thriving
teaching community as a conjoint
appointment, as well as access to an active,
clinical research network with a multitude
of research opportunities.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Paresh Agarwal
JMO Manager
Phone: (02) 9881 8616
Email: Wslhd-bmdhmedicalworkforce@
health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Katrina Chau
Co-Director of Prevocational Training
Email: Katrina.Chau@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Jeremy Brown
Co-Director of Prevocational Training
Email: Jeremy.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au
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NORTHERN TERRITORY CONTENTS
▶ NT AMA
▶ NT New Graduate
Perspective
▶ NT Overview
▶ NT Rural Training
▶ Royal Darwin Hospital
▶ Alice Springs Hospital

NT AMA
Welcome to health care in the Northern Territory and Congratulations on your decision to have
an exciting and stimulating professional and social experience. I would urge you in your spare
time to explore the beautiful natural wonders of the NT such as Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, the
MacDonnell Ranges and Uluru.
Young doctors that I have regularly spoken to in the NT comment on the rich experiences in
medicine that they have had exposure to along with the satisfaction of improving the health of
Indigenous Territorians both in the Hospital and the Community.
Australian Medical Association Northern Territory has a strong and proud history of advocacy
in Indigenous and other health issues both within the NT and nationally. As an example, recent
efforts by AMA NT, in association with AMA Indigenous Health Task Force, to address the appalling
health issue of Rheumatic Heart Disease in the Indigenous population of the NT, has resulted
in the formation of the national END RHD coalition to strategically address this health issue on
a national level. A further welcome development was the decision by the Federal Government,
after lobbying by END RHD and AMA NT among others, to devote $35 million dollars to develop
a vaccine to provide this disease. AMA NT has also been very active in working with the NT
Government on issues such as alcohol policy and law reform. AMA NT publishes a quarterly
newsletter for members that reports on the work done by AMA NT and national health issues as
well as important information that would assist members. Please contact AMA NT to view the
most recent edition.
Anyone seeking further information about any of the above issues should contact Fiona
Thompson, CEO of AMA NT, at the address listed below.
Best Wishes,
A/Prof Rob Parker
President AMA NT
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NT NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Congratulations final year students on reaching an important milestone in
your journeys - intern applications!
The Northern Territory is a truly unique location to undertake your internship. The
Territory has two health services, the Top End Health Service (Royal Darwin Hospital,
Palmerston Hospital, Katherine Hospital & Gove District Hospital) and Central Australia Health
Service (Alice Springs Hospital & Tennant Creek Hospital). It is worth googling some of these locations
to gain an appreciation for the reach of these Health Services and some of the exciting places you
could end up practising at!
As interns at Central Australia Health Service, we help look after patients from a catchment
area close to one-sixth of the landmass of Australia. The patient cohort in Central Australia
is predominantly Aboriginal Australians from a number of different language groups including
Arrernte, Luritja, Pitjantjatjara and Warlpiri. At the Top End Health Service, Aboriginal Australians
make up just over half of the presentations.
In the Territory our patients are sicker, younger and present later. I’ve come to have a greater
appreciation of just how much the social determinants of health impact peoples’ quantity and
quality of life. For those inclined, there are opportunities to shadow the retrieval medics out to remote
communities to gain firsthand experience of these determinants in action.
Medically, you’ll see diseases that you don’t see in other parts of Australia, including acute rheumatic
fever, rheumatic heart disease, tuberculosis, crusted scabies, malnutrition, penetrating trauma and
end stage bronchiectasis in 20 year olds and up north you’ll see tropical diseases including melioidosis
and disseminated crypticoccosis. The opportunities for those interested in rural and remote medicine,
infectious diseases, tropical medicine and indigenous health are endless!
On weekends and days off there is so much to explore. If you’re based out of Darwin then Katherine,
Kakadu & Litchfield are all within driving distance. In Alice, the MacDonnell Ranges are literally on
your doorstep and Uluru is just a weekend road trip away. Both locations offer opportunities to camp,
hike, 4WD and swim in secluded waterholes.
So if you’re looking for a balanced year that will develop you personally and professionally, perhaps
this might be the internship for you.
Hope to see you in the Northern Territory!
Dr Haydn Dodds
Royal Darwin Hospital (PGY2)
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NT OVERVIEW
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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. 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
KEY DATES
Applications Open: May 4 th , 2021
Applications Close: June 3 rd , 2021
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-officers-recruitment/
interns
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ROYAL DARWIN HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
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
▶ 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
2021 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
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60
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
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 non-core 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
old-fashioned “hands-on” care of arguably
one of the sickest populations in Australia.
Local services are supplemented by visiting
specialists and a small number of patients are
transferred out for problems requiring high
level tertiary services.
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 and living environment
with an emphasis on outdoor activities and
the arts
▶ Alice Springs is surrounded by spectacular
gorges and waterholes, accessible by road,
walking trails and bicycle tracks
▶ Many galleries, alfresco cafes, restaurants
and bars, and all manner of sport and
fitness clubs
▶ Resident population of 28,000 and a
regional population of 45,000, with 600,000
visitors per year.
▶ Alice Springs Hospital has 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
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Annabel Tyne
Medical Education Officer
Phone: (08) 8951 7828
Email: CAHSMedicalEducation.Unit@nt.gov.
au
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
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YOU ARE NOT
EXPECTED
TO KNOW
EVERYTHING!

QUEENSLAND CONTENTS
▶ 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
The culmination of your dedication…
Firstly, and most importantly, my congratulations to you on making it to this last stage of your
degree. I appreciate the long road you have traversed from the first day of medical school to
now.
Going through medical school is a tough journey. You thoroughly deserve the accolades and
approbation that will be bestowed upon you towards the end of the year.
Your dream is about to become a reality. Like myself, some of you may have dreamt of becoming
a doctor at a very young age, legendary peers or medical family members may have influenced
others, and others may have chosen this career because you knew you had it in you to make a
difference. Your upcoming intern year marks a new beginning in your lives. It is perfectly normal
to experience the mixed emotions of jubilation for having made it, and apprehension as you face
unknown challenges in navigating your new role and putting into practice everything you’ve
learned.
The great Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use
to change the world”. Strong words for you to reflect on! Please remember that qualifying as
a doctor may be the end of medical school, but is just the beginning of a journey of life-long
learning.
Your studies will provide you with the basic skills and experiences that will start you off right
in your career. The friends you have made in medical school will stay with you throughout life.
But you will continue learning and building newer and bigger networks. That is the nature of
medicine. The AMA is a crucial part of your bigger network.
When I reflect back on my time as an intern, one of the good things about this stage of your
career is that no one expects you to have all the answers, so take the opportunity to ask, watch
and learn. Take time to reflect on what you see and learn, and each day consolidate your learning
both from both good experiences and also challenging ones.
At AMA Queensland, we understand the numerous challenges ahead of you as you start your
working life as a doctor – the challenges of career progression, the need for certainty of training,
appropriate industrial arrangements and safe working conditions, and the government policies
that affect you – all of which impact on the balancing of a rewarding day’s work together with a
satisfying home and social life.
A doctor cannot practice effectively without a working knowledge about and support with
industrial relations, human relations, the laws surrounding medical practice and ongoing
education. AMA Queensland is focused on providing this support to its members, so that you
can be confident and unhindered in providing high quality care to your patients.
Ahead of your intern year, attend the AMA Queensland free Intern readiness workshops in
Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville. These workshops will provide you with practical tips to help
you feel confident as you transition from student to medical practitioner. You can also attend
our free doctor-in-training seminars and the AMA Queensland annual Junior Doctor Conference.
Keep an eye on our website at www.amaq.com.au and social media platforms for registration
information and further updates.
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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.
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.
AMA Queensland is the only organisation that does all of this for you. That is why I first joined the
AMA and that is why I have remained with the organisation for over 43 years.
I hope that your time as a prevocational trainee is exciting, fulfilling and rewarding. It will be over
before you know it and soon you will be passing on your wisdom and experience to the next
generation of young doctors.
The AMA is your Association and as the next generation of doctors, I commend it to you.
Best Wishes,
Dr Brett Dale
President AMA QLD
Ph: (08) 8981 7479
Fax: (08) 8941 0937
Email: amant@amant.com.au
PO Box 2299, PARAP NT 0804
Unit 2/24 Parap Road, PARAP NT 0820
www.amant.com.au
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QLD NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Congratulations Class of 2021 on almost reaching the end of medical
school! It is an incredible achievement and something which you should
be very proud of. Having walked in your shoes just last year I understand that
you may be feeling a mix of excited and nervous about commencing this next
chapter of your medical career.
This year I am an intern at Gold Coast University Hospital and have loved my experience there
so far. Both the clinical and administration staff have been incredibly supportive and I’ve felt very
welcomed and well supported. While you’ll receive a lot of specific tips and tricks for each term you
undertake closer to next year, here are a few things I’ve learned along my first few months.
Internship is definitely a challenging (yet very rewarding) year and you’ll have many ups
and downs. You’ll type notes, fill out forms, request orders, write discharge summaries
and scripts all while spending what seems like half the day on the phone. Yes, there is a lot of
administration work but there’s also a lot of medicine involved too. You’ll be making decisions and in
some cases, you’re the first doctor on the scene when there’s a MET call on your ward. Uncertainty in
medicine is a part of the job, but you’ll learn an incredible amount.
Be prepared to make mistakes. Nobody is expecting you to be perfect, but at the same time, if you
aren’t sure what to do, ask for help. I certainly have asked my fair share of questions this year. Make
sure you introduce yourself to the nursing, allied health and administrative staff on the wards. Politely
explain that you’re a new intern, be kind, helpful and willing to learn.
The good news is, you’re not riding this alone. While they may not be on the exact same rollercoaster
as you, your fellow interns will be having similar experiences. Talk to each other, help out your friends
when they’re swamped with jobs and you’re having a lighter day, and catch up with each other after
work. On top of this remember to look out for and teach your medical students (who will soon be
your colleagues). Be the doctor that you wish you had teaching you as a medical student.
With the hospital being such a busy place, you will likely spend a lot more time on the ward with your
patients than some of the more senior doctors do. Be kind to your patients and make an effort to
listen to their stories and get to know them. After all, “at the end of the day people won’t remember
what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”
As you no doubt have heard during medical school, it’s important to keep hobbies outside of medicine
and this advice holds just as true as a junior doctor. Admittedly while full-time work, weekend, and
night shifts may make it more challenging to coordinate time-off with your friends, make sure you
keep up that rock-climbing or kayaking hobby and enjoy your time away from work!
A QUICK ASIDE ON THE QLD BALLOT SYSTEM:
The Queensland ballot process is arguably less stressful for graduating doctors than the merit-based
systems of some other states. With it being random, while many of you will receive your first or second
preference, some of you will not and potentially could receive even your last preference. Remember,
there is a rollback-process so it is advantageous to list your preferences in the actual order you would
like them (rather than trying to ‘beat the system’ like you did for med school placements). Check-out
the Queensland Health resources to make sure you understand how the system works and put the
key dates (such as the rollback) in your calendar so you don’t miss the important
deadlines or phone calls.
Dr Rhys Harris
Gold Coast University Hospital (PGY1)
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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
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
GROUP D
DEFINITION
Medical graduates of Queensland
universities who are Australia/
New Zealand citizens or Australian
permanent residents
Medical graduates of Australian
(interstate) or New Zealand
universities who are Australian/
New Zealand citizens or Australian
permanent residents
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
Medical graduates of AMC accredited
universities located outside of
Australia or New Zealand
KEY DATES
▶ Queensland Rural Generalist pathway
applications: 2 nd March 2021 - March 16 th 2021
(note that these have already closed)
▶ General intern applications (all groups A-D):
May 4 th - June 3 rd 2021
▶ Round 1 offers (Group A and Queensland
Rural Generalist pathway candidates): July
12 2021 (via email). Accept or decline by July
14 th . Roll-back process from July 16 th .
▶ Re-preferencing opportunity July 16 th - July
18 th 2021
▶ Position status report will show automatic
updates of locations/number of positions
available to ‘Not guaranteed offer graduates.’
▶ ‘Not guaranteed offer graduates’ have the
option to make changes to their hospital
preferences online
▶ Round 2 offers (Groups B-D): July 28 th via
online application article
▶ Open round (remaining candidates): From
August 16 th 2021
▶ For more information please see the official
Queensland Health site (‘Campaign dates’
page).
APPLICATION SUPPORT
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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 2 nd March 2021 and closed 16 th
March 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.
DEDICATED TRAINING HOSPITALS AND
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN
2022:
FACILITY
NUMBER OF TRAINING
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
BUNDABERG HOSPITAL 5
CABOOLTURE HOSPITAL 3
CAIRNS HOSPITAL 5
HERVEY BAY HOSPITAL 2
IPSWICH HOSPITAL 4
LOGAN HOSPITAL 2
MACKAY HOSPITAL 8
MOUNT ISA HOSPITAL 5
REDLAND HOSPITAL 5
REDCLIFFE HOSPITAL 1
ROCKHAMPTON
HOSPITAL
SUNSHINE COAST
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
TOOWOMBA UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
5
5
10
5
TOTAL 65
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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QLD HOSPITAL HEALTH
CHECK SURVEY
In 2010, the AMA Queensland Council of Doctors in Training (AMAQ CDT) surveyed Resident
Medical Officers (including interns, junior house officers, and senior house officers) to evaluate
the state of RMO employment in Queensland, and compare hospitals across the state.
In 2019, the RHHC survey achieved a 43% participation increase - the highest participation yet.
A total of 882 junior doctors across 19 Hospital and Health Services responded to the survey,
representing approximately 38% of Queensland’s 2,313 eligible Resident Medical Officers (RMOs).
Where insufficient data was obtained from a single hospital to make a fair assessment, the data
was merged with other hospitals based on geography, and which Hospital and Health Service
(HHS) that hospital belonged to.
To view the complete results of the 2019 Resident Hospital Health Check, click here:
https://qld.ama.com.au/advocacy/resident-hospital-health-check.
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BUNDABERG HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*8 Queensland Health Internship
positions including 5 Rural Generalist Pathway
Internships, 16 Junior Doctor Training Program – Private
Hospital Stream Internship positions and 1 Rural Junior
Doctor Training Innovation Fund Internship position.
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 the
first four weeks
Relocation expenses reimbursed up to
$5000 with receipts
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Anne Russell
Medical Education Unit
Phone: (07) 4150 2234
Email: MEOBundaberg@health.qld.gov.au
CABOOLTURE HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*3 of the 17 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Caboolture Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General Surgery
and Urology, General Medicine, including
Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine
Non-core: Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Mental Health
BASIC INFORMATION
At Caboolture Hospital, we are committed to
changing the way that healthcare is delivered.
We are a 265 bed facility, located in a growing
area. Our promise is to put people first, providing
safe, effective, person-centred care. We strive
to ensure our patients have equity of access,
outcomes and experience, whilst nurturing a
culture of teamwork, learning, improvement
and being part of a community that provides
connected healthcare. Caboolture Hospital is
aiming to be the first hospital in Australia to
be accredited in Patient and Family Centred
Care. Our vision is to improve the health of our
community by caring together.
REASONS TO APPLY
Caboolture Hospital is a part of Australia’s
biggest and most diverse Hospital and Health
Service delivering the best care via the best
health care professionals - it achieves this
through:
▶ 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
Friendly and supportive environment
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Jessica Miller
Principle Medical Education Officer
Phone: (07) 54338243
Email: MEU-Caboolture@health.qld.gov.au
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CAIRNS HOSPITAL
PREDICTED 2022
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, Infectious Diseases, 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 an extremely popular international
tourist destination with the Great Barrier Reef
and the Daintree rainforest, as well as Port
Douglas, Mission Beach, Cape Tribulation and
the Atherton Tablelands. Hospital services
at this training site includes all major health
specialties. 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.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ 21 days of accommodation provided on
commencement
▶ Great work life balance in a relatively small
regional center with an international airport.
▶ Buddy system for the first ward call.
▶ Proactive RMO Society.
▶ Opportunities for research with James Cook
University.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Gail Walker
Principal Medical Education Officer
Phone: (07) 4226 6131
Email: gail.walker@health.qld.gov.au or
CairnsMedicalEducationUnit@health.qld.gov.
au
GOLD COAST
HEALTH SERVICE
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PREDICTED 2022
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 brandnew
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Maggie Armitage
Medical Services Unit
Phone: (07) 5687 3883
Email: Maggie_Armitage@health.qld.gov.au
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HERVEY BAY HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
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
Rotations are offered on a line system. Three 10-
week rotations, a 15-week rotation and 5 weeks
leave. Generally, interns are allocated their
first or second line-preference. But, we can be
flexible to meet specific needs i.e. weddings.
BASIC INFORMATION
Hervey Bay Hospital is a 160 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.
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
Other:
▶ On arrival either 4 weeks furnished
accommodation or rental assistance (up to
$250 per week)
▶ Relocation and travel expenses reimbursed
up to $3000, plus airfares
▶ 2-year contract with rotation planned over
the two years to meet career needs
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Bob Clarke
Medical Education Officer - Hervey Bay
Hospital
Phone: (07) 4325 6946
Email: bob.clarke@health.qld.gov.au
Fiona Robas
Medical Administration - Hervey Bay Hospital
Phone: (07) 4325 6208
Email: WBHHS-MedicalAdmin@health.qld.
gov.au
Emergency Interns will have shifts In Hervey
Bay and Maryborough Hospitals. Mental Health
Interns will gain experience in the In Patient
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.
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IPSWICH HOSPITAL
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*4 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Ipswich Hospital
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:
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Extended Orientation Program – includes
Advanced Life Support program, Ward
Call Preparation Activity, Cannulation and
Venepuncture activity, Resilience on the
Run workshop
▶ Intern Education and Training Program – 2
x 1 hour sessions per week which consist of
both tutorial and practical based learning
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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
▶ Onste site Staff Welfare Officer
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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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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Sandra Head
Principal Medical Education Officer
Email: sandra.head@health.qld.gov.au
RMO Campaign Coordinator
Email: WM-RMOCampaign@health.qld.gov.
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LOGAN HOSPITAL
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 new
general medical ward with 28 beds, a major
refurbishment of the hospital’s maternity and
neonatal services, and a multi-storey car park
for staff, patients and visitors.
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 car park is being
constructed onsite, and a bus stop and
railway station are adjacent to the hospital.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Logan Hospital Medical Education Unit
Phone: (07) 3299 8930
Email: logan_medical_education_unit@
health.qld.gov.au
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*2 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
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NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Logan Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, Medicine
(including sub-specialties), General Surgery/
Orthopaedic Surgery
Non-core: Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Mental
Health, Radiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
and ENT. A second term in Emergency Medicine,
Medicine (including sub-specialities), Surgery
or Orthopaedics may also be offered as a noncore
term
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.

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MACKAY HOSPITAL
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*10 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Interns may have the opportunity to rotate to:
▶ Proserpine Hospital for either a core
Emergency Medicine term or a Rural
Elective
▶ Bowen Hospital for a Rural Elective
▶ Mater Misericordiae Hospital Mackay, either
for a core Surgical or Medical term
▶ Central Medical group for a General Practice
rotation (elective)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core:
Emergency Medicine available as:
▶ Mackay Base Hospital Emergency
Department
▶ Proserpine Hospital Emergency
Department
Medicine available as:
▶ Mackay Base Hospital Medical Department
▶ Cardiology
▶ Mater Misericordiae Hospital Mackay
Surgery available as:
▶ Mackay Base Hospital General Surgery
▶ Mackay Base Hospital Orthopaedics
▶ Mater Misericordiae Hospital Mackay
Non-core: Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Mental
Health, Proserpine Hospital Rural Placement,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care
Unit, Bowen Hospital Rural Placement, Private
Practice
BASIC INFORMATION
The Mackay Hospital and Health Service
has eight hospitals, four community health
facilities, but one
organisation, caring for our patients and staff.
The Mackay Hospital and Health Service is a
contemporary organisation with over 2000
employees, providing extensive health services
in a range of regional, community and rural
settings, to a population of around 180,000
people.
We are passionate about our community and
the health of the people living in it. Our purpose
is simple. We want to provide outstanding
health care services to our patients through
our people and partners.
The Mackay Base Hospital is the referral
hospital for our region, one of the most modern
health care facilities in Queensland. It is a state
of the art facility, equipped with leading-edge
technology to assist us in providing the highest
level of care to the people of the Health Service.
Mackay also offers:
▶ Exceptional hands-on training,
development programmes, and on-site
support
▶ First fully digital public hospital with
medication management in a regional area
▶ A state of the art training precinct
▶ A new state of the art facility
▶ Relocation expenses reimbursement
▶ Excellent career opportunities for Generalist
Medical Officers
▶ Negotiation of elective terms (all requests
are considered, but cannot be guaranteed)
REASONS TO APPLY
Are you looking at joining a friendly team in a
sunny coastal location only 1 hour 20 minutes
flight from Brisbane, Queensland? Then
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is the
place for you!
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Mackay is a vibrant and exciting tropical
city with close proximity to the Great Barrier
Reef, Whitsunday Islands and some of the
world’s most beautiful rainforests. Imagine
a city with so many beaches that every
weekend you could be visiting a different
one! The Mackay region offers the best of
the Australian experience in typical laid
back “Aussie Style”.
▶ Mackay Health Service District offers
FREE Hospital Accommodation or a rental
allowance for the first 4 weeks.
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FREE on-site secure parking.
Flexible working arrangements, 76 hour
fortnights, 5 weeks annual leave, senior
staff support and interaction across a
variety of specialities, a professional team
environment and great social events!
Mackay Base Hospital provides state-of-theart
health facilities and services to ensure
our employees can thrive and provide the
best possible care to our community.
Discover Mackay’s arts and culture scene by
visiting the award-winning Artspace Gallery,
the MECC for world-class music, theatre
and comedy shows, the newly developed
Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens or the
award-winning, 20 kilometre Bluewater
Trail.
Get out and enjoy Mackay’s many awardwinning
Restaurants, Bars, Clubs and
Shops.

2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Cathy Roberts
Manager, MHHS Medical Workforce Unit
Phone: (07) 4885 7517
Email: Cathy.Roberts2@health.qld.gov.au
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MATER HEALTH SERVICE
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*2 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
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-for-profit 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.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ You’ll be part of a supportive, tight knit and
social RMO 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
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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
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Research
Onsite swimming pool, childcare centre &
cafes
Walking distance to high frequency public
transport (bus, train and ferry)
Discounted on-site car parking
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Education Unit
Email: mededu@mater.org.au
Phone: 07 3163 8272
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MT ISA HOSPITAL
▶ Free on-site parking
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*All 5 positions will be offered through the
Rural Generalist pathway.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Workforce Unit
PO Box 27, Mount Isa Qld 4825
T: (07) 4744 7141 | F: (07) 4744 4096
E: NWHHSMedicalWorkforceUnit@health.qld.
gov.au
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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
Christeena Pfeffer
RMO Coordinator
E: Christeena.Pfeffer@health.qld.gov.au
PRINCE CHARLES
HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
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
Non-core: 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.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Access to all the major specialtiesparticularly
ideal for those interested in
Basic Physician Training, critical care,
Surgery including general, orthopaedic and
cardiothoracic Surgery
▶ 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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Wendy Raven
Principal Medical Education Officer
Phone: (07) 3139 4870
Email: TPCH-medical-education@health.qld.
gov.au
Website: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.
au/tpch/careers/medical-careers/guide/
internship
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HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*10 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist pathway.
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
BASIC INFORMATION
The Princess Alexandra Hospital is a
tertiary referral teaching hospital, 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 large-scale digital hospital. In
a world first, 2 robotic x-ray machines have
been installed in the Emergency Department
resus rooms – this provides live, high-quality
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.
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,
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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 opendoor
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
RMO Campaign Coordinator
(Junior and Senior House Officers)
Phone: (07) 3176 7375
Email: PAH.Interncampaign@health.qld.gov.
au
PREDICTED 2022
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-theart
Emergency Department and Endoscopy
Unit.
QEII is in Coopers Plains which is a familyfriendly
suburb only 13 km from Brisbane’s
central business district. With excellent retail
and shopping facilities and with numerous
public transport options many employees of
QEII choose to live in the area.
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.
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
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HOSPITAL
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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
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Courtney Sullivan
Medical Recruitment Officer
Phone: (07) 3182 6824
Email: QEII_medicalrecruitment@health.qld.
gov.au
REDCLIFFE HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*1 of the positions were offered through
the Rural Generalist Pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Redcliffe Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, General Medicine,
General Surgery, 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.
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
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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)
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Weekly grand rounds (accredited with
RACGP and ACEM for CPD points).
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Kirsten Mitchell
Medical Workforce Coordinator
Phone: (07) 3883 7287
Email: kirsten.mitchell@health.qld.gov.au
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
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ROCKHAMPTON HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*5 of the 40 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist Pathway.
The Rural Training Hubs (RTH) is an initiative that has
been developed to enhance the pipeline of specialty
training in the regional/rural areas. Junior doctors
are well supported in their career development and
pathways via this new initiative.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Central Queensland Hospital Health Service
(CQHHS): Rockhampton Hospital is the
primary allocations centre for the Intern
training program.
There are 5 terms of 10 weeks duration with
5 weeks of recreational leave during noncompulsory
rotations. Advocacy and pastoral
care are provided by the Medical Education
Unit throughout with a high emphasis on
education and training under full supervision.
All interns are offered 2-year contracts.
Off-site terms:
▶ Gladstone Hospital (3 Intern training posts: 1
in compulsory General Medicine, 1 in General
Surgery and 1 in Emergency Medicine)
▶ Capricorn Coast Hospital Health Service
(CCHHS) Yeppoon Hospital
▶ Rural General Practice terms: Theodore
Medical, Emerald Medical Group
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, Orthopaedics, General
Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology,
Renal, Palliative Care, Geriatric and
Rehabilitation Services, Mental Health,
Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rural
General Practice, Community Health Hospital
Term
BASIC INFORMATION
Education opportunities include a broad case
mix with close proximity of supervision by
senior medical officers. High level of handson
experience for a wide range of clinical skills
and other experiences. Terms provide a rich
learning environment including a high focus on
interns achieving their personalised learning
objectives through tailored experiences
collaboratively developed between supervisor
and intern. The Director of Clinical Training
provides personalised support in developing
the learning objectives including career
planning.
The MEU offers one on one private pastoral
care meetings at midterm with interns and
RMOs to ensure desirable experiences are
being obtained. Leadership opportunities are
available for each prevocational junior doctor
level. Intern specific protected teaching time
is scheduled each week, whilst the other
prevocational doctors have the more in depth
Medical Officer Masterclass as their scheduled
weekly formal education. Acute care skills
workshops are available as dedicated hands
on simulation learning with rostering to the
sessions for RMOs and interns.
Through the Medical Education Unit, the
Intern Training Program has a strong network
with UQ’s Rural Clinical School Rockhampton
Campus. This provides opportunities to be
included in learning programs with the medical
students and also in supporting the training
of students through teaching opportunities.
Rockhampton Hospital has a new Cancer Care
Services Centre which occupies three floors of
the new ward block comprising of Radiation
Oncology, Medical Oncology/Haematology
ambulatory clinics and treatment, Inpatient
Cancer Care and Specialist Palliative Care. New
Medical Officer facilities opened in March 2016
which include a modern kitchen and lounge
area, computer room, study area and sleep
pod rooms for overnight on-call. Rockhampton
Hospital has a very active Resident Medical
Officer Society (RMO society), providing a
great variety of social opportunities to build
friendships and also having a link with the
hospital executive medical administration to
collaboratively discuss any issues and to arrive
at solutions.
Rockhampton has a population of about
80,000 and the hospital serves a population
of 200,000. Rockhampton is 660km north of
Brisbane direct daily flights. Gladstone has
a population of 60,000 and is about 550km
north of Brisbane. One hour and 20 minutes
by air to Brisbane.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Rockhampton is near areas of natural
beauty such as the Capricorn Coast,
Blacktown Tablelands, rainforest areas at
Byfield National Park for camping and
bushwalking, Keppel Islands with white
sandy beaches. Interns commence the
year with an orientation at North Keppel
Island which provides a pristine relaxing
environment for team building. There’s

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more to the Rockhampton Region than
clear skies and sailing and a vast array of
sporting opportunities! Rockhampton has
plenty of natural attractions and with an
average of over 300 days of sunshine each
year, the Rockhampton Region offers locals
and visitors alike many opportunities.
Gladstone is balanced with large areas
of green open space, including several
national parks, historical sites, bush walks
and marine activities, including fishing and
crabbing, residents have a wide choice to
explore and experience the great outdoors.
A strong sense of community with a “can
do” attitude and a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere permeates throughout the
region.
▶ The Rural General Practice terms at
Emerald and Theodore provide the unique
opportunity to be immersed in true country
hospitality and the experience of being part
of the local community.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Education Unit
Phone: (07) 4920 6332
Email: MEU_Rockhampton@health.qld.gov.
au
ROYAL BRISBANE AND WOMEN’S
HOSPITAL
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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 world-leading 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 of Queensland, 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
16 th 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
▶ 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.
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2021 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
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*5 of the 54 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist Pathway.
The Sunshine Coast District sometimes funds additional
intern positions, but the exact number for 2022 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.
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 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:
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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.
▶
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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. 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

eaches for surfing, diving, kite-surfing,
snorkeling, 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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Kara Somerville
Senior Medical Education Officer
Phone: (07) 5202 2996
Jennifer Crawford
Principal MEO
Phone: (07) 5202 3003
Email: sc-intern-recruitment@health.qld.gov.
au
TOOWOOMBA HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*10 of the positions will be offered through
the Rural Generalist Pathway.
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Andrew McLean
Intern Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (07) 4616 6350
Email: DDHHS-Medical-Rosters@health.qld.
gov.au
Website: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__
data/assets/pdf_file/0025/444382/facility-infotoowoomba.pdf
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.
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TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*5 of the 75 positions will be offered
through the Rural Generalist Pathway.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Townsville Mater for core and non-core
surgical terms, core medical terms, non- core
cardiology, O&G/neonates or Intensive Care
Unit.
A number of electives are offered outside the
hospital:
▶ Sexual Health
▶ Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATODS)
▶ Community Paediatrics
▶ Ingham Hospital, Joyce Palmer Health
Service, Charters Towers Hospital
▶ General Practice Ingham
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Emergency Medicine, Medicine
(Available as: General Medicine, Gerontology
- Acute Care Elderly (ACE), Gastroenterology,
Renal Medicine), Surgery (Available as
General Surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology,
Neurosurgery, Urology, Vascular)
Non-core: (Min 5 weeks, Max 12 weeks)
Electives are considered and allocated
meritoriously: Acute Mental Health / ATODS,
Anaesthetic, Cardiology, Community
Paediatrics, Country Practice (Ingham, Palm
Island, Charters Towers), Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology, General Practice Ingham,
Gerontology - Geriatric Evaluation and
Management (GEM), Haematology, Infectious
Diseases, Medical Oncology, Neurology,
O&G, Paediatrics, Palliative Care, Radiology,
Rehabilitation Medicine – Acute, Rehabilitation
Medicine – Sub-acute, Renal Medicine,
Rheumatology, Sexual Health
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.
▶ Excellent training opportunities with
contacts in specialist colleges as well as a
high success rate for entry into specialist
training and exam success.
▶ Consistently high ranking in AMAQ Resident
Health Check.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Joanne Kilty
Manager Medical Education & Support Hub
Phone: (07) 4433 1066
Email: joanne.kilty@health.qld.gov.au
Nicole Bates
Principal Medical Education Officer
Phone: (07) 4433 2268
Email: nicole.bates@health.qld.gov.au
Kristen Burns
Medical Recruitment Coordinator - JMO
Phone: (07) 4433 4733
Email: TSV-JMO@health.qld.gov.au
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BASIC INFORMATION
Townsville is recognised as the capital of North
Queensland. It 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.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ A modern, fast paced, complex, clinical
Tertiary hospital that offers all the facilities
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA CONTENTS
▶ 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 achieving this exciting step in your
medical career. Medicine is an exciting, challenging and ultimately rewarding career – one that
truly enables you to work for others, every day of your professional life. You may be feeling excited,
fearful, relieved – or, most likely, all of the above. These are natural and expected emotions as you
embark on the next stage of a career that is likely to consume most of your life.
As a doctor, you’ll be giving of yourself when you’re not ‘on duty’. You’ll give your time and your
sleep and, sometimes, forget anything that looks like a ‘work-life balance’. But you’re not in it
alone. Your peers are on the same journey, and your colleagues have been there and experienced
similar conditions and concerns. Don’t be afraid to seek their help and guidance.
The AMA is always here, too. As an AMA member, you can connect with fellow doctors across
all disciplines, build your professional network, and be an active part of the conversation about
issues that affect our profession and our patients. With us behind you, you are in the best place
to ask questions and receive answers that will help you and those in your care.
If ever the value of the AMA and our profession was evident, it has been through the COVID-19
pandemic. We’ve campaigned strongly for appropriate equipment and working conditions,
telehealth, insurance, electronic prescriptions, and other factors that are helping doctors and
other health professionals through some of the toughest months of our careers. At the same
time, we’ve worked to reduce bullying in health workplaces and to minimise the impacts of
climate change; to fix the appalling conditions in which many ageing Australians are forced to
live; to help medical students secure placements and reach their academic goals on the way to
graduation.
The AMA is a force for good. I hope you’ll join us, and become part of the profession’s voice in the
months and years ahead.
Good luck!
DR CHRIS MOY
AMA(SA) President
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SA NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
My name is Joshua Ahn and I’m currently an intern at the Queen
Elizabeth Hospital (part of CALHN) in Adelaide. I’ll be rotating between
here and the Royal Adelaide Hospital this year and I’m excited for what’s
still ahead of me. I graduated from Monash University in 2020 and decided to
move back home to South Australia for my internship. Here’s just a few thoughts
on my transition from medical student to medical intern!
1. You’re a doctor now – you’re going to surprise yourself. You do in fact, learn a thing
or two during the long hours of placement, even those hours where you’re not
sure what you’re learning. Trust your gut. You do know how to do the jobs. You do
know how to see the red flags and escalate. Trust your gut. You’re a doctor now.
2. It’s the real world – suddenly all the confidence you answered your EMQs and
OSCEs are gone. Suddenly you second guess the smallest things. Do I give saline
or Hartmann’s? Over 8 hours or 10 hours? You’ll soon learn what things you need to
actually worry about. Don’t sweat the little stuff – mistakes happen – ask for help,
take learning points away and move on.
3. Find your way to destress and debrief – some people like to go run or do yoga
or eat a nice meal. I find that talking to people about your bad days provide a
catharsis. I’m lucky to have a team that likes to catch up after work to hang out. I’ve
seen registrars take time away after a bad code to sit down and debrief. It could
be your fellow interns and friends, but being the most junior member of team, it’s
important to feel seen and heard.
4. There’s always time for yourself – Don’t deny yourself the little things. Drink, eat,
go to the bathroom. There’s literally no situation where you can’t take 15 minutes
to do all three. Hypothetically, if the person in front of you has a cardiac arrest, that
might actually be the best time to do it as 20 people are running towards that
patient anyway…
5. Have fun, make friends – the only way to do it in the end is as a team. Be it your
medical team, the nurses, the allied health staff or the patient. I like to stop and ask
everyone I talk to on the phone how their day is going today. A smile and friendly
conversation really does go a long way in a hospital where eventually everyone
knows everyone.
Dr Joshua Ahn
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (PGY1)
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GET ACQUAINTED
WITH THE NURSING
STAFF - THEY HAVE
A WEALTH OF
KNOWLEDGE!
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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 st May 2021 - 31 st May 2021
▶ Application open date: 4 th May 2021
▶ Application close date: 3 rd June 2021
▶ Referee report completion date: 11 th June
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2021
Offer dates: Round one commences 12 th
July 2021 for metro offers
▶ Late Vacancy Management Process
commences: 29 th November 2021
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
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

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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
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
RURAL INTERN PATHWAY
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 location. In order to be eligible for this
program, you must preference a rural site as your first preference.
Applicants can preference to work at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (LHN)
or Limestone Coast LHN, the Flinders Upper North LHN services, Whyalla Hospital and Health
Service, the Port Augusta Hospital and Port Lincoln Health and Hospital Service, or the Limestone
Coast LHN services, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service.
Both programs are designed to set up interns for a rural generalist career, with the potential to
continue PGY2+ years in a rural setting.
Interviews for the 2022 internship will be held from 28 th June to 2 nd July 2021 (to be confirmed),
with rural intern pathway offers being released from Monday 5 th July 2021.
Further information can be found in the SA Internship Application Guideline here: https://www.
samet.org.au/internship/
Contact:
SA Health South Australia Medical Education and Training Unit
Telephone: (08) 8226 7391
Email: HealthSAMET@sa.gov.au
INTERN ROTATIONS IN RURAL HEALTH
The Road to Rural (R2R) intern Program gives 40 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, Crystal Brook,
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/
Contact:
Phone: (08) 8234 8277
Email: futureworkforce@ruraldoc.com.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 sub-acute
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.
CALHN ROTATIONS INCLUDE:
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
Emergency Medicine
Nights
Relieving
Oncology – Medical and
Radiation
Cardiothoracic Surgery
ENT Surgery
Urology
General Surgery
Breast Endocrine &
Surgical Oncology
Acute Mental Health/
Psychiatry
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation Medicine
– General and Geriatric
Vascular Surgery General Practice –
Jamestown, Port
Lincoln & Waikerie
Plastic Surgery WCHN – Paediatric
Medicine and Paediatric
Emergency
Orthopaedic Surgery
Drug & Alcohol Services
SA (DASSA)
CALHN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
INCLUDE:
▶ 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
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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 can include: ALS, PLS, APLS, Cultural
Awareness, Mindfulness Courses, Clinical
Teacher Development, Full Career
Development Program and Mentorship
Program.
CALHN SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT
INCLUDES:
Supervision can be provided by many and
varied personnel ie RMO/Registrar; Consultant;
Term Supervisor. Interns can get support from
many and varied personnel including:
▶ 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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Lynne Burn
Medical Education Officer (Interns) The Queen
Elizabeth Hospital, CALHN
Phone: (08) 8222 6650
Email: Lynne.burn@.sa.gov.au
NORTHERN ADELAIDE
LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
56
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Modbury Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital
NAHLN ROTATIONS INCLUDE:
All Intern Rotations are accredited by SAMET.
Core Medicine
SAMET Accredited
Team
Acute Medical
Unit
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
General Medicine
Geriatric
Evaluation and
Management
Neurology
Palliative Care
Renal Medicine
Respiratory
Medicine
Short Stay Medical
Unit
NALHN Site
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Modbury
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Modbury
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Modbury
Hospital
Number
of Intern
Rotations
per Term
4
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Helen Yates
Medical Education Officer (Interns) Royal
Adelaide Hospital, CALHN
Email: helen.yates@sa.gov.au
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Core Surgery
SAMET Accredited
Team
Breast Endocrine
Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gynaecology
Orthopaedics
Upper GI Surgery
Urology / Ear, Nose
and Throat
Emergency
Emergency
Emergency
NALHN Site
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Modbury
Hospital
Gawler Health
Service
Number
of Intern
Rotations
per Term
2
3
1
3
2
1
8
7
1
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Supportive learning environment with
lunchtime protected intern teaching time
▶ Weekly Intern Training Program based on
the Australian Curriculum Framework for
Junior Doctors
▶ Mentoring program available
▶ Weekly Medical Grand Rounds
▶ Departmental Meetings
▶ Individual Unit Teaching Meetings
▶ You may preference up to two Emergency
rotations
▶ Simulation training suite at LMH
The Postgraduate Medical Education Unit
team members look forward to welcoming
you and supporting you to transition to a
registered medical officer.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Director of Clinical Training
Dr Kate Wislang
Email: Health.NALHNPMEUAdministration@
sa.gov.au
Non-Core Intern
SAMET Accredited
Team
Medical Nights
Psychiatry
Psychogeriatric
Acute
Rehabilitation
Relieving
Surgery Nights
Rural General
Practice
Rural General
Practice
NALHN Site
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Modbury
Hospital
Modbury
Hospital and
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Lyell McEwin
Hospital
Crystal Brook 1
Kapunda /
Eudunda
Number
of Intern
Rotations
per Term
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
Medical Education Registrars
Dr Jarrod Marks and Dr Sam Gluck
MEO contacts:
Annamaria Semmler:
Email: annamaria.semmler@sa.gov.au
Renee Murphy:
Email: renee.murphy@sa.gov.au
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SOUTHERN ADELAIDE
LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
76
PREDICTED 2022
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 Medicine; Geriatric Evaluation
and Management (GEM); Haematology;
Older Persons Assessment and ED Liaison
(OPAL); Respiratory; Stroke; Cardio-Thoracic
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
SALHN provides the opportunity to practice
medicine across a broad range of specialties
in a supportive environment. The education
team within the Trainee Medical Officer
Unit provides comprehensive and dynamic
training opportunities in their weekly intern
tutorial program, simulation program, clinical
skills workshops and the five-day orientation
program.
you can contribute your feedback for ongoing
quality improvement through involvement in
various hospital committees, which is really
valued and encouraged. SALHN’s most stand
out quality is the collaborative and friendly
work culture both within and between teams;
even when busy – it makes for an enjoyable
workplace!”
“Coming from a different university to join the
SALHN cohort was a fantastic choice, and an
easy transition. There is a strong culture of
support and teamwork here, and I feel valued
by staff from all faculties. We have regular
protected teaching built in to our working week,
as well as plenty of opportunistic teaching
on the wards. It’s been easy to make friends
across different teams, with shared office
spaces, regular morning coffees, and delicious
lunches provided before teaching. Your time
and skills are valued, which motivates you to
contribute meaningfully to good outcomes
for your patients. You won’t regret joining the
SALHN team!”
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Sheryl Keegan
Medical Education Officer
Phone: (08) 8204 7688 (Tue-Fri)
Email: sheryl.keegan@sa.gov.au
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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 is a great choice for internship! We
had a fantastic introduction starting from
orientation - it was educational, eased all
our nerves and helped us to get to know one
another before starting! Being at SALHN
- you always feel cared for; the TMO unit
are incredibly supportive, both with our
transition to internship, as well as our progress
throughout it. There is also excellent weekly
teaching sessions from various specialists for
our continual development. As a junior doctor

COUNTRY HEALTH SA
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 information, including contact details, about these new LHNs, visit this website: https://
www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/
our+local+health+networks/regional+health+services/about+regional+health
RIVERLAND MALLEE COORONG
The Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN is one of the six local health networks following the devolvement
of CHSA. RMCLHN has twelve hospitals in the region with Riverland General Hospital being the
major hospital in the southern end of the region and Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
in the northern end of the region. The RMCLHN follows the River Murray through the majority of
sites from Renmark to Tailem Bend with three Mallee sites and one hospital in the Coorong on
Lake Alexander. The region has aspirations to be involved as a Training Site for Medical Rotations
but at this stage we do not have the medical staff in place to undertake same.
Please do not hesitate to contact the A/Executive Director Medical Services of RMCLHN, Dr Tim
Smart if you would like further clarification or information.
Phone: (08) 8580 2625
Email: tim.smart@sa.gov.au
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LOOK AFTER
YOURSELF,
AND THIS WILL
IN TURN HELP
YOU LOOK
AFTER YOUR
PATIENTS!

TASMANIA
CONTENTS
▶ 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 2020, 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. We are very pleased and excited that you will be commencing
your career in medicine in our beautiful State of Tasmania.
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!
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.
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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.
▶ Maintain networks.
▶ Eat, exercise, and have your own GP.
▶ Develop your communications skills.
▶ Make sure you are contactable when you should be!
▶ Prioritise tasks and learn time management skills.
▶ The best cannula is the one in the patient’s vein.
▶ Introduce yourself…. to everyone.
▶ Follow your passion.
▶ Focus on your important role.
▶ 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
AMA Tasmania President
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TAS NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
Tasmania, home to amazing outdoor activities, fantastic food and drink,
vibrant art scenes, oh, and three major hospitals.
Transitioning from medical student to intern will always be a major jump for
any doctor in training. Changes to the level of responsibility, accountability and
the challenges with learning referral pathways are only some of the many difficulties
that will be encountered. The way your hospital administration supports you throughout this
transition will have one of the largest impacts on this. In my opinion, the Tasmanian system
does this extremely well. What I found to be incredibly helpful during this transition is one
of the compulsory programs run by the THS; intern shadowing. During this week you
will spend most of your time shadowing the “current” interns on their daily activities
and developing an understanding of exactly what you will be doing in your first rotation.
You appreciate this to no-end once you hit the ground running the following Monday.
All three of the major internship locations across Tasmania each offer a slightly different
experience which can be generalised into somewhat of a neat cascade. The Royal Hobart (RHH)
offering the capital-city/major center experience, the Launceston General (LGH) providing a
regional tertiary experience and the North-West Regional (NWRH) offering true regional center
opportunities. Specialties offered at each center follow a fairly standard distribution, with Hobart
offering the widest range, Launceston offering a mix between general and specialist rotations
and the North-West offering mostly general rotations.
All three centers provide an excellent learning environment, with weekly formal teaching and
numerous opportunities to apply those hard learnt skills from medical school. Additionally, all
centers have brilliant specialists and trainees keen to teach and involve you within their teams.
To date, I have only had the opportunity to work within the Emergency department at the Royal
Hobart but can say that it has been fantastic. With a combination of a great work environment,
actually getting out on time, and the Tasmanian wilderness only minutes away, I wouldn’t pick
anywhere else.
Dr Luke Dimsey
Royal Hobart Hospital (PGY1)
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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/current_
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: Cygnet Queenstown, King Island, St
Helens and Scottsdale.
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.
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NORTH
SOUTH
37
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
41
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Launceston General Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Plastic
Surgery, Urology, Ear Nose Throat, General
Medicine, Acute Medical Unit, Oncology/
Haematology, Renal, Respiratory, Emergency
Medicine
Non-core: Hospital at Night, After-hours/ Relief,
General Practice Rural – Scottsdale & St Helens
BASIC INFORMATION
THO-North serves a population of 130,000 and
a catchment of 240,000 for some specialties.
All major specialties are represented in this
training network except for neurosurgery and
cardiac surgery.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Regular teaching with core clinical
information provided
▶ Excellent staff amenities including
▶ Gymnasium and a well-equipped medical
officers’ common room
▶ New & vibrant Emergency Department
▶ Supportive environment, including
mentoring and pastoral care.
▶ Regular contact with senior staff.
▶ A diverse range of clinical conditions and
good training opportunities
▶ Hospital wide education programs
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Ellen Tiller
Resident Staff Co-ordinator
Phone: (03) 6777 4345
Email: ellen.tiller@ths.tas.gov.au
State-wide MWU email for enquiries:
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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
Senior Recruitment Officer - Medical
Workforce Unit (MWU)
Phone: (03) 6166 7538
Email: shelley.hampson@ths.tas.gov.au
State-wide MWU email for enquiries:
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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NORTH-WEST
14
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
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
▶
Support for intern personal welfare to ensure
quality working experiences, supervision
and feedback
2021 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 CONTENTS
▶ 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
Dear Intern,
Congratulations on graduating and making it to internship!
Although the health system has been subject to some recent challenges from the COVID-19
pandemic, it remains an exciting and challenging time in your career.
As you navigate your way through the public hospital system, it’s helpful to remember that every
one of your medical colleagues began their careers as interns. We all remember that time in our
lives, and equally empathise with your experience, so don’t be afraid to ask for help, because we
appreciate your questions, and know that this is how you learn.
I strongly encourage you to join AMA Victoria, the organisation representing Victorian doctors.
AMA Victoria continues to help countless members with workplace relations advice, 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 Victoria’s Enterprise Agreement has provided junior doctors with improved working
conditions, safer hours, a better deal for new parents, along with a 12% pay increase. We will soon
be negotiating a new agreement, and expect further improvement in pay and conditions, but
we can only do so with your support.
AMA Victoria 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 Victoria continues to work hard to
improve workplace culture in order to discourage bullying and harassment in public hospitals.
Of course, we encourage all members to pursue respectful behaviour towards 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.
I wish you every success and great satisfaction in your further career.
Yours Sincerely,
A/Prof Julian Rait
AMA (Victoria) President
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VIC NEW GRAD
PERSPECTIVE
The time has finally arrived to begin your career as a doctor.
Congratulations! As you contemplate where you would like to work next
year, please do not forget that this is a time of celebration. That you have the
privilege to make such a choice is the consequence of your many years of hard
work and dedication to improving the lives of others. It is fitting that you enter the
medical profession at such a profound moment in its history. We have been forced to
contemplate the potential collapse of our healthcare system and are now feted by a public that
has never been more grateful to its healthcare workers. Meanwhile, our profession is being forced
to reckon with the cruelties of its past and its present. On this, there is cause for optimism.
Much is owed to our predecessors who are leaving us with a workplace that is safer,
happier and staffed by people who, increasingly, look more like the communities they
serve. On becoming a doctor, you inherit this responsibility, too.
Before you make it as a doctor next year, you will need to clear one last hurdle: the PMCV intern
match. Much has been said and will be said about the match; however, rest assured that 98% of
it is urban legend. What is for certain is that it is a challenging process but it is one that we have
all managed and that you will too. With aplomb. On the occasional moments that the match
has you feeling like you’re kayaking up the proverbial creek without a paddle, remember that it
is friends and family that have always helped you keep on paddling. This process will be much
easier if you share its burdens with the people you love.
Deciding where to apply to next year will expose you to the tyranny of choice. Rest assured that
how you make this choice is the right way to make this choice. Some will think about where their
friends are going. What rotations are offered. Whether the hospital logo’s colour palette fits their
Instagram aesthetic. However you make it, this is your decision and it should be made according
to the things that are important to you and with the people who are important to you.
You will not be defined by this match. Wherever you end up next year it will be in one of the best
healthcare systems in the world. It is this that makes the choice so tyrannical: all of the options
are good. Where you do your internship next year will have little bearing on your career and
bear even less on you. Far more important is what you bring to internship than what it brings to
you. You will learn more than you ever will. Grow more than you ever have. And have a stack of
fun doing it. Soak it up. Enjoy it. And remember to feel proud of yourself as you begin such an
incredible career.
Congratulations and good luck!
Dr Travis Lines
Alfred Hospital (PGY1)
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VIC OVERVIEW
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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.
For the first time in 2021, the PMCV will introduce the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation
(VRPA) round, which aims to fill Victorian Rural Generalist Program (VRGP) internship positions
and a proportion or 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
▶ 4 th May, 2021: Applications for intern positions open
▶ 3 rd June, 2021: Applications for intern positions close
▶ 7 th June to 11th July, 2021: Health services selection process
▶ 5 th June: Provisional offers made to VRPA candidates
▶ 12 th July, 2021: Formal offers to VRPA candidates published;
▶ 12 th July, 2021: Second allocation round results published (includes Priority Group 1 candidates
and remaining positions including Victorian metro health service internship positions)
▶ TBA: Offers made to candidates in Priority Groups 2 and 3
▶ TBA: National close date for intern recruitment
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:
Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation:
VRPA Priority Group 1:
▶ Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (Victorian clinical school)
VRPA Priority Group 2:
Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (interstate clinical school) who meet the
following criteria

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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
Victorian Intern Match
Priority Group 1:
▶ Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (Victorian clinical school)
Priority Group 2:
▶ Temporary resident Australian trained graduates (Victorian clinical school)
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 (e.g. Monash Malaysia and 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 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 Victorian Rural Generalist Program regions offered in 2022:
▶ 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:
▶ Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (Victorian clinical school)
VRPA Priority Group 2:
Permanent resident Australian trained graduates (interstate clinical school) 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/
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 2019, AMA Victoria ran an anonymous pilot survey of doctors in training in public hospitals
about various aspects of their working lives, including: Rostering, workload and overtime; Access
to leave; DiT wellbeing; Education and training; Workforce management and culture; and
Recommendation by the trainee.
The Hospital Health Check Survey quantifies issues experienced by Victorian trainees and
identifies specific areas within the health system that need to be addressed. Health services
throughout the state remain in breach of the current Enterprise Agreement for Doctors in
Training, which exists to ensure the safety of Victorian patients and trainees. In the survey, each
question that had 5 possible answers was given a grade A – F. The grades were allocated a
numerical score (A+ = 14, A = 13 through to F = 1). Questions in each category were then averaged
out to give an overall score for that category.
Please note that some health services had low survey participation rates. In order to protect
the integrity of the data and the privacy of respondents, only those health services who had a
number of respondents greater than 10, were included in the table.
Comprehensive results are available to be viewed here at: https://amavic.com.au/assistance-fordoctors/hospital-health-check-survey-/2019-hospital-health-check-survey
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ALBURY-WODONGA
PREDICTED 2022
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
Albury Hospital, Wodonga Hospital, Gardens
Medical Group
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Emergency, General Medicine, General
Surgery, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation
An additional three posts rotate from the
Murray to the Mountains Regional Program.
BASIC INFORMATION
Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the regional
referral hospital for North East Victoria and
Southern New South Wales, comprising
280 beds over two acute sites that are 10
kilometres apart. AWH provides a broad
range of clinical services with local resident
specialists supported by Accredited Registrars
in all specialties. The Health Service includes a
9 bed Intensive Care Unit, 7 Operating Theatres
and two Emergency Departments with over
60,000 attendances per annum.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Albury Wodonga is situated 300km from
Melbourne and has a population of 100,000.
It is serviced by multiple daily plane and train
services, to either Melbourne or Sydney.
▶ First class sporting and recreational facilities
are available in the district include skiing
(at Falls Creek, Mt. Buffalo or Mt. Hotham),
fishing, tennis, winery, squash, boating, golf,
swimming and water skiing.
▶ The arts are well catered for with live theatre,
cinema and frequent musical events.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Liz Caunt
Manager, Medical Workforce Unit
Phone: (02) 6051 7543
Email: liz.caunt@awh.org.au
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham
Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
The Alfred
Caulfield
Hospital
Sandringham
Hospital
Bethlehem
Hospital
Breast & Endocrine Surgery,
Cardiology, Colorectal Surgery,
Emergency, Gastroenterology,
General Medicine, General
Surgery, Orthopaedics,
Psychiatry, Radiology,
Respiratory Medicine, Stroke,
Trauma, Urology, Vascular
Aged Care Medicine, General
Medicine
General Medicine, General
Surgery
Neuro-Palliative Care, Palliative
Care
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:
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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
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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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Workforce Unit
Email: medicalrecruitment@alfred.org.au
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PREDICTED 2022
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.
transplantation, spinal cord injuries, respiratory
support services, toxicology and paediatric
mental health. We are also the centre for
Veteran mental health services. 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.
2021 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
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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.
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
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BALLARAT HEALTH
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*excluding Urology rotational position.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Ballarat Base Hospital & Queen Elizabeth
Centre (Sub Acute)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Core Intern rotations Medicine, Surgery,
Emergency
Elective Intern rotations Medicine,
Surgery, Emergency, Orthopaedics, ENT,
Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Subacute
Medicine (Geriatrics and Rehabilitation) (10-12
week terms).
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).
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, unitspecific
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)
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Mr David Channon
Manager Junior Medical Workforce
Email: medwork@bhs.org.au
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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
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BARWON HEALTH
BENDIGO HEALTH
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
University Hospital Geelong, South West
Healthcare (Warrnambool Campus), Hamilton
Base Hospital, Colac Hospital, Ballarat Hospital,
St John of God (Geelong/ Warrnambool)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry,
Oncology, Rehabilitation, Urology surgery,
Vascular surgery, Warrnambool Emergency
and General Surgery
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.
REASONS TO APPLY
Barwon Health is a fantastic place to commence
and further a doctor’s career.
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It is one of Australia’s leaders in acute pain
It also has one of the busiest EDs with over
78,000 patients through the front door
annually
In Emergency, interns have opportunities
to consolidate clinical skills and reasoning
essential in acute care
Surgical departments are deeply involved
in research with opportunities for junior
doctors to become involved with their own
projects in these departments and publish
studies
There are opportunities for interns and
residents to visit network training sites
in Southwestern Victoria, giving them
occasion to travel and experience areas
serviced by Barwon Health
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Karen Hamon
Director Medical Workforce
Email: karenh@barwonhealth.org.au
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PREDICTED 2022
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 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 multi-

storey 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.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ It is one of Australia’s leaders in acute pain
▶ 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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
HMO Support Unit
Phone: 03 5454 7584
Email: hmosupport@bendigohealth.org.au
GIPPSLAND
VICTORIAN RURAL GENERALIST PROGRAM
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PREDICTED 2022
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.
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.
The program offers interns an ideal opportunity
to experience life as a rural generalist whilst
working in extended general practice and a
supportive sub-regional 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
from significant exposure to clinical procedures
both in their community placements and
during their core hospital terms.
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Interns become part of the community, make
new friends and experience new opportunities.
The joy of rural life and generalist medicine is
being able to make your own adventure!
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 (oneon-one
formal teaching, group education,
simulation and self-directed)
▶ Lots of hands-on work with good exposure
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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
▶ Dedicated RG1 program manager to
support interns throughout their year
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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!
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INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Angliss Health Service, Peter James Centre,
Wantirna Health, Maroondah Hospital,
Bairnsdale Regional Health, Latrobe Hospital
(Physician Training), Royal Children’s Hospital,
Bendigo Hospital (Surgery), Eastern Epworth
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
All acute sites provide rotations in General
Medicine, General Surgery and Emergency
Medicine. Other rotations include Eastern
Epworth, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service,
Aged Care (AH) Urology (BH), Renal (BH),
Orthopaedics (BH), Psychiatry and Medical
Night over.
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 800,000
people across an area of approximately 2,800
square kilometres.
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2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Sam Scott
RG1 Gippsland Program Manager
Phone: (03) 5150 3448
Email: Samantha.scott@brhs.com.au
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Eastern Health is well known as a friendly
and supportive place to work.
▶ The Health Service has a high quality
postgraduate medical education program
and is committed to providing a great
learning experience for all of its Interns and
HMOs.
▶ At Eastern Health, there are weekly tutorials,
seminars, case meetings, and Grand
Rounds. There is also desktop access to the
Clinicians’ Health Channel, internet, and an
online library service.
▶ Every intern and HMO is provided with a
comprehensive orientation program at
the beginning of the year and a modified
orientation program at the beginning of
each rotation. Eastern Health’s Hospitals
are also teaching hospitals for Monash and
Deakin Universities.

2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Jeff Kirwan
Director Medical Workforce
Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au
Phone (03) 9895 3469
ECHUCA REGIONAL HEALTH
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Echuca Regional Health, Echuca Moama
Family Medical Practice
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Emergency Medicine, General Surgery,
General Medicine, Rehabilitation, Aged
Care, Palliative Care Medicine (RAP) at ERH,
Community Medicine Placements based at
Echuca Moama, Family Medical Practice
BASIC INFORMATION
Echuca Regional Health is a public hospital
located just 200 kilometres north from
Melbourne, in the beautiful riverside location
of Echuca-Moama. After a $65 million
redevelopment completed in August 2015,
Echuca Regional Health comprises 113
beds providing a comprehensive range of
services including emergency, medical,
sub-acute, surgical, maternity, paediatric,
urology, orthopaedic, ophthalmology, dental,
chemotherapy, and haemodialysis services.
Echuca Regional Health also encompasses a
residential aged care service, Glanville Village,
which accommodates 60 residents.
The centre is well-supported by both the
University of Melbourne and La Trobe
University. The facility comprises multiple
teaching rooms, clinical skills lab, dedicated
computer room for private study and a main
hall for seminars and larger workshops.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Interns work in a supportive sub-regional
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.
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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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Siddhartha Jyothi
Manager Medical Workforce | Medico Legal
Coordinator
Email: sjyothi@erh.org.au
Phone: 03 5485 5041
Website: www.erh.org.au
GIPPSLAND
RURAL INTERN TRAINING (GRIT)
5
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Central Gippsland Health Service, Latrobe
Regional Hospital, and West Gippsland
Healthcare Group, Eastern Victoria GP Training
(EV)
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Anaesthetics, Emergency, General Medicine,
Geriatrics, Mental Health, Oncology,
Orthopaedics, and Surgery
BASIC INFORMATION
The GRIT Program is coordinated by Latrobe
Regional Hospital which has a 257 bed regional
referral centre for Gippsland.
The health service includes four rotations
at Latrobe Regional Hospital (anaesthetics,
medicine, orthopaedics and emergency),
Central Gippsland Health Service at Sale
(medicine), and West Gippsland Hospital at
Warragul (surgery and emergency).
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ Single subsidised accommodation is
available for the entire internship.
▶ There is an active education program.
Education consists of bedside tuition,
weekly lunchtime lectures, discussion
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groups and grand rounds conducted by
both visiting and salaried medical staff
and routine clinical meetings open to all
practitioners in the district.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
HMO Manager Latrobe Regional Hospital
Phone: (03) 5173 8527
Email: medicalworkforceunit@lrh.com.au
GOULBURN VALLEY
HEALTH
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PREDICTED 2022
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Carla Jewell
Manager
Medical Workforce and Education Unit
Phone: (03) 5832 2932
Email: medical@gvhealth.org.au
GRAMPIANS
VICTORIAN RURAL GENERALIST PROGRAM
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PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*5 Grampians Rural Generalist Intern
Year – Victorian Rural Generalist
Program. 3 Junior Doctor Training Program Private
Hospital Stream
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
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
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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
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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
2021 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
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*Up to 2 of these positions are reserved
for Indigenous Interns, 2 are Part Time
positions.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Park
Campus, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Ballarat
Base Hospital, Wangaratta District Base,
Western/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
For over 170 years The Royal Melbourne
Hospital has touched the lives of millions of
Victorians, providing care and treatment for the
sickest in our community. Today the hospital
is recognised as a world renowned Institution,
not only providing outstanding care and
treatment, but improving the outcomes for all
through a comprehensive medical research
program, and the training of our future health
professionals.
As one of the largest hospitals in Victoria,
the RMH provides a comprehensive range
of health services across two campuses. Our
city campus provides general and specialist
medical and surgical acute services. Sub-acute
services, including rehabilitation and aged
care, outpatient and community programs are
provided from our Royal Park campus.
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 specialities for
undergraduate students, staff, post-graduate
students and external health professionals.
Our enduring partnership with The University
of Melbourne has been in place for nearly 150
years.
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REASONS TO APPLY
At Melbourne Health (RMH), our vision is to
be First in Care, Research and Learning. Our
Internship program has an international
reputation for its commitment to clinical
research, education and patient care, we
achieve this through:
▶ 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 self-discovery.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Sophie Davis
Medical Workforce Unit Phone: (03) 9342 8870
Email: rmh-mwu@mh.org.au
5
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*An approximation, subject to revision.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Mildura Base Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
10 week rotations of: General Medicine, General
Surgery, Emergency, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics;
are available.
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.
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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

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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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Teresa Boylan-Kelly
Phone: (03) 5022 3333 (Hospital number)
Email: boylankellyt@ramseyhealth.com.au
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MONASH HEALTH
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
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)
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Jason Goh, Director Medical Services
Monash Doctors Workforce
Phone: (03) 9594 6666
Monash Website: https://monashdoctors.org/
monashdoctors_recruitment@
monashhealth.org
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MURRAY TO THE
MOUNTAINS
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
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; and 1 intern will be placed in Mt
Beauty/Falls Creek; 1 intern will be placed in Mansfield
for 20 weeks in a community General Practice rotation.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
For Core Rotations of Medicine, Surgical &
Emergency: Northeast Health Wangaratta
and Albury Wodonga Health – both Albury &
Wodonga campuses
For GP/Rural Health Service Rotations:
Yarrawonga, Cobram, Numurkah, Benalla,
Mt Beauty/Falls Creek, Mansfield/Mt Buller,
Kyabram
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery &
Orthopaedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine,
and 20 week GP/Rural Health Service rotation.
BASIC INFORMATION
The M2M Hume Rural Generalist Intern
Training Program has been developed by a
partnership of Alpine Health, Cobram District
Health, Numurkah District Health Service and
Yarrawonga Health. M2M is a sub-regional
model for intern placement, based in small
rural teaching health services.
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 such as Cobram,
Mt Beauty, Falls Creek, Yarrawonga, Benalla,
Mansfield and Kyabram. The core medical,
surgical and emergency medicine rotations
will be at Northeast Health Wangaratta or
Albury Wodonga Health (Albury & Wodonga
Campus).
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.
The M2M experience is readily translated to
metropolitan specialist practice.
REASONS TO APPLY
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
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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
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Lisa Collins
Manager - Murray to the Mountains Hume
Rural Generalist Intern Training Program
Email: collinsl1@unimelb.edu.au
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NIGHT SHIFTS...THEY’LL GET
YA!
NAP BEFORE IN THE AFTERNOON IF YOU CAN. ALSO
TRY AND GET A NAP IN BETWEEN 2-5AM IF YOU CAN
- JUST A FIFTEEN WILL HELP (OR YOU MAY BE TRYNA
GET BLOOD IN CCU IN A CODE BLUE WITHOUT A
TOURNIQUET AT 7.30AM AND THE ICU LIAISON NURSE
WHO JUST STARTED WILL LAUGH AT YOU).
NO COFFEES AFTER MIDNIGHTISH...
THEY DON’T REALLY DO ANYTHING.
TAKE BEROCCA AND WATER. IT GETS
EASIER AS YOU GO THROUGH.
TRY TO EAT YOUR MEALS AT SET TIMES LIKE YOU
WOULD WITH BREKKY, LUNCH AND DINNER, JUST
REARRANGED FOR NIGHT TIME.
ALRIGHT, ONE OF THE NIGHTS YOU DEF SHOULD, WHEN YOU
LEAVE, EXIT THE HOSPITAL WITH SOME DARK SUNNIES OR
IF YOU’RE FANCY (I’M NOT) THOSE BLUE LIGHT REDUCING
SUNNIES.
TAKE 1-2 X 2MG CIRCADIN AS YOU GET
HOME -HELPS GET YOU INTO SLEEP MODE
TAKE BEFORE A HOT SHOWER, WHICH HELPS, THEN DOZE ALL DAY
WITH EYE MASK AND EAR PLUGS. ON YOUR LAST NIGHT SHIFT, HAVE
A VICTORY MEAL OR BREAKFAST WITH YOUR NIGHT CREW.
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NORTHEAST HEALTH
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*NHW were directly recruited to 9
of these 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, Northern
Hospital, Southern Health 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
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
Emergency, General Medicine, General Surgery
or Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation (non-core)
BASIC INFORMATION
NHW is a leading healthcare service
committed to providing high quality care for
our community. In recognition of our service
excellence NHW was awarded the Premiers
Award for Regional Health Service of the
year in 2014. Our facility is a modern 222 bed
hospital providing emergency and elective
clinical services to a primary catchment of
28,000 people and a secondary catchment 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.
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ The health service offers supervision by
trained specialists, a supportive environment
with dedicated multi-disciplinary teams,
and an excellent teaching program.
▶ Weekly JMO education programs are
provided to interns and residents by the
University of Melbourne and workshops
are available through Murray to Mountain
Program.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Joelene Mitchell
Medical Workforce Manager
Phone: (03) 5722 5066
Email: medicalworkforce@nhw.org.au
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PREDICTED 2022
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.
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.
▶ 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
NORTHERN HEALTH
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Austin Health at the College of Surgeons
Skills Laboratory.
Leadership and management courses are
offered to interns and residents throughout
the year.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Junior Medical Workforce Unit
Phone: (03) 8405 8276 / (03) 8405 8000
Email: northerndoctorsworkforce@nh.org.au
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PREDICTED 2022
10
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
South West Healthcare
PENINSULA HEALTH
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
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
SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency,
Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, General Practice
Clinic
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.
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. Ninetyseven
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 colocated.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Jasmine Caddy
HMO Director
Phone: (03) 9784 7725
Email: jcaddy@phcn.vic.gov.au
REASONS TO APPLY
▶ All consultants, resident specialists and
visiting medical staff take a great interest in
graduate education.
▶ Clinical teaching is supported by a wellresourced
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.
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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).
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Paula Conlan
Medical Workforce Coordinator
Phone: (03) 5563 1346
Email: pconlan@swh.net.au
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ST VINCENT’S HEALTH
PREDICTED 2022
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
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
St Vincent’s
Hospital
Royal Children’s
Hospital
Werribee Mercy
Hospital
Swan Hill
Hospital
Hamilton Base
Hospital
Warrnambool
Hospital
Anaesthetics, Cardiology,
Cardiothoracics (cardiac and
thoracics), DOS, Colorectal,
Emergency, General Medicine,
Geriatrics, Hepatobiliary/ Upper
Gastrointestinal, Respiratory,
Oncology, Nights (medical and
surgical), Palliative Care, Plastic
Surgery, Rehabilitation, Renal,
Respiratory, Stroke, Urology
General Medicine / Short Stay
Unit
TBD
Emergency, General Surgery
General Surgery, General
Medicine
General Medicine, Plastics/
Ophthalmology
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
▶ St Vincent’s Hospital offers a 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.
▶ St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is
renowned for its 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
▶ St Vincent’s Hospital includes a state-ofthe-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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Medical Workforce Recruitment
Phone: (03) 9231 1877
Email: MWFU.Enquiries@svhm.org.au
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WESTERN HEALTH
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*An approximation, subject to revision.
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital,
Williamstown Hospital, Wodonga Hospital,
Mildura Base Hospital
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE
General Medicine, Emergency Medicine,
General Medicine Nights, General Surgery,
Orthopaedics, Geriatric Evaluation
Management (GEM) /Rehabilitation,
Respiratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases,
Cardiology, Neurology, Urology – Footscray,
Acute Aged Care, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry,
General Surgery Nights, Perioperative & Pain
Management, Radiology
BASIC INFORMATION
Western Health cares for a culturally diverse
population of more than 800,000 people.
We have more than 6,700 employees who
are driven by our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’
(CARES).
Western Health is a large and complex
organisation that provides a diverse range
of health care services to one of the fastestgrowing
populations in Australia. 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.
Western Health’s catchment extends from
Footscray out to the growth corridors of
Caroline Springs, Melton, Sunbury, Werribee
and beyond. The service employs 300
Senior and approximately 500 Junior staff
in a complete range of specialties covering
children, adults and the aged care. The service
also offers the Migrant Screening Service for
the city of Melbourne and a drug and alcohol
program at the DAS West service.
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 its
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.
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Carolyn Ward
HMO Manager
Phone: (03) 8345 6951
Email: carolyn.ward@wh.org.au
Cassandra James
Intern Portfolio Co-Ordinator
Phone: (03) 8345 7003
Email: Cassandra.james@wh.org.au
The health service also strives to become
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
CONTENTS
▶ 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.
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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
To the graduating Class of 2021,
Congratulations on making it to the final stretch of your medical school
journey! I hope you are able to look back fondly on the years you have spent
as a medical student and be proud of your achievements, hard work and the
knowledge that all those late-night study sessions, OSCE practices and hours spent
over assignments and case reports have finally paid off.
Many of you might not know me as I was medically trained in Melbourne and have only
recently made the move back to Western Australia to complete my internship as well
as grace my parents with my sorely missed presence (+ enjoy the perks of living rent
free in their home). As a “returned traveller”, I just want to say how privileged we are to
work and live in this beautiful state. I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship so far and am so
grateful to have worked with a wonderful team who both support and encourage my learning.
Here are some pearls of wisdom I would like to share, coming from someone who was in your
shoes not a very long time ago:
1. I’m sure you have heard this before but I will say it again. Consider location and convenience
as you apply for hospitals in your internship. You will appreciate every minute of extra sleep
especially on those early morning surgical ward rounds and late shifts.
2. Document well! As a junior doctor, you will be documenting ward round notes,
multidisciplinary meetings, advice from phone consults, discharge summaries and handle
never ending amounts of paperwork. While this may seem like a trivial task – remember
that anyone in the hospital will be able to have access and read what you have written down,
and this information will likely influence their decision making. Make sure your reporting is
clear, easily understandable and concise.
3. Get involved – volunteer to write the ward-round notes for the morning, prep a discharge
summary, talk to the radiologist and put in that cannula! Your JMO’s will love you and you
will gain some valuable skills as well as experience of tasks that you will be expected to
complete as an intern next year.
4. You will make mistakes, and you will learn from them. This is something I continue
to struggle with, as would many of us in med school with our Type A personalities and
imposter syndromes. Making mistakes as a junior doctor is inevitable - when this happens,
it is important to take a deep breath, learn from those mistakes and take notes as to not
repeat them in the future.
5. Never be afraid to ask for help – while it may seem like a daunting task to ask the busy
medical registrars and consultants for questions or advice, they are often very happy to
help a junior out and will be grateful that you have approached them to discuss a complex
patient or a difficult decision.
6. And finally, work hard… and play hard! While it may feel like you are drowning in a neverending
pile of paperwork and discharge summaries, take this time to find your feet
professionally and personally, enjoy your time as a junior doctor and have fun. Look after
yourself and your colleagues, enjoy your life outside of medicine (with your hard-earned
adult money!) and don’t get burnt out
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Sincerely,
As my final parting words, I am confident that regardless where
you end up interning in WA, you will all make the fantastic
doctors that you have been trained to become. As you step
into your new role, please always keep in mind the importance
of empathy, compassion and always doing what is best for your
patient – these will make you into a far better doctor and patient
will appreciate you greatly for it. Please feel free to approach myself
or the kind junior doctors on your team if you have any questions
about the internship application process, we would be more than
happy to share our experiences and help you out.
I look forward to working alongside you next year and wish you all the very
best as you embark in the newest chapter of your career.
Dr Kavitha Gnanasambantham
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 application period:
Open: 4 th May 2021
Close: 3 rd June 2021
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WA HOSPITAL HEALTH
CHECK SURVEY
In 2018 over 700 doctors in training from across WA hospitals have answered the annual WA
Hospital Health Check Survey conducted by the AMA (WA) Doctors in Training Committee,
which asked questions on education, wellbeing, morale and industrial issues.
The questions were scored and graded as such: Grading: A>80, B70-79, C60-69, D50-59, F

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 and http://www.wacountry.health.
wa.gov.au/index.php?id=677
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MEU.WACHS/
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FREMANTLE HOSPITAL GROUPS
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PREDICTED 2022
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.
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
▶ 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
Perioperative tutorial series aimed at interns
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,
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-of-the-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.
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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 two-day
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
▶
▶
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
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Kylie Reed
Senior Medical Workforce Officer
Email: FSH.MW@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9431 2845
ROYAL PERTH
75+
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
NETWORK TRAINING SITES
Armadale Health Service, Bentley Health
Service, Bunbury Regional Hospital, Hedland
Health Campus, Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital,
Royal Perth Hospital, potential for other metro
sites in 2022
ROTATIONS AVAILABLE (TBC FOR 2022)
Royal Perth
Hospital
Armadale
Bentley
Bunbury
Kalgoorlie
Port
Hedland
BENTLEY GROUP
Acute Medicine, Cardiology,
Emergency, Gastroenterology,
General Surgery, Geriatric
Medicine, Internal Medicine,
Maxillofacial Surgery, Nephrology,
Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery,
Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry,
Respiratory Medicine, Sexual
Health, Spinal Surgery, Trauma
Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency, Orthopaedic Surgery,
Paediatrics & Neonates, Psychiatry
Geriatric Medicine, Psychiatry
General Medicine, General Surgery,
Emergency, Orthopaedic Surgery
General Surgery, General Medicine,
Emergency
General Surgery
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).
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.
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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:
▶
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
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
2021 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 2022
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 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
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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 2021
developed 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 added programs 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 part-task 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.
is available for any junior doctors requiring
support in any way.
REASONS TO APPLY
Our mission at SCGOPHCG and in Medical
Education is:
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▶
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To provide safe and compassionate care
To support, supervise and educate prevocational
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.
SCGH Intern Information Night
Monday 3 rd May 2021
6-8pm
FJ Clark Lecture Theatre, P Block
Drinks and nibbles provided
2021 CONTACT DETAILS
Trish Li
Medical Education Officer
Phone: (08) 6457 7969
Email: trish.li@health.wa.gov.au
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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. A confidential and supportive program

WA COUNTRY
HEALTH SERVICE
20
PREDICTED 2022
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
*this number excludes metro-based
rotations; all information subject to
change.
PRIMARY EMPLOYING HEALTH SERVICES
Albany Hospital, Bunbury Hospital, Broome
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.
Albany
Hospital
Bunbury
Hospital
Broome
Hospital
Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, General Surgery & other
specialist rotations
Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, General Surgery & other
specialist rotations
Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine, General Surgery & other
specialist rotations
BASIC INFORMATION
Albany is a beautiful port city situated some
400km south of Perth, perched on the
Southern Ocean and facing Antarctica. 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 referral centre
for the district.
Broome is situated at the base of the Dampier
Peninsula, more than 2000km from Perth,
against 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.
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 Joondalup Health
Campus (Junior Doctor Training Program –
Private Hospital Stream only).
Fiona Stanley Hospital interns can rotate to:
▶ Broome: General Medicine, General Surgery
▶ Albany: General Medicine, General Practice
Royal Perth Hospital interns can rotate to:
▶ Kalgoorlie: Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine and General Surgery
▶ Bunbury: Emergency Medicine,
General Medicine, General Surgery and
Orthopaedics
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital interns can
rotate to:
▶ Geraldton: General Medicine, General
Surgery and Orthopaedics
▶ Port Hedland: General Medicine, General
Surgery
Joondalup Health Campus interns can rotate
to:
▶ Albany: Orthopaedics
▶ Broome: Emergency Medicine, General
Medicine
▶ Geraldton: General Medicine, General
Surgery
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 multidisciplinary
team and relied upon. It is your
chance to learn from experienced clinicians,
and liaise directly with allied health, nursing
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.
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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
or Broome)
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).
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. FSH, 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.
2021 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 and http://www.wacountry.health.
wa.gov.au/index.php?id=677
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MEU.
WACHS/
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