AMSA 2023 Internship Guide

PRINCESS
ALEXANDRA
HOSPITAL
REASONS TO APPLY
The PA is a busy hospital that attracts those who are keen to learn and keen for
a challenge, we provide excellent supervision, teaching across a broad range of
disciplines and training for the digital hospital system. While there are plenty of
research opportunities available, in your first year working as a doctor, we
encourage all our interns to focus on getting the medicine right
There are some off-site rotations to the QEII, Redland and Queensland
Children’s hospitals. The QEII Hospital is in Coopers Plains, a family friendly
suburb only 12km from the CBD. It is just a short drive to the culinary delights of
Brisbane’s Chinatown in Sunnybank. Redland Hospital is located on Brisbane’s
Bayside, a 30 minute drive from the CBD. There are lovely Bayside restaurants,
coastal bike and walking trails, plus access to beautiful North Stradbroke Island
At the PA, we provide twice weekly lunchtime resident training sessions with
topics based on interns’ educational needs, as well as a weekly medical grand
round program and weekly surgical grand round program.
In your core ED, surgical and medical terms, there is a dedicated teaching
program designed to focus on that aspect of your medical training. Your
wellbeing is very important to your success as a new doctor
This is supported by the Medical Education Unit through the provision of career
guidance, a buddy to guide you on your first ward call shift and facilitates a peer
mentorship program
The Medical Education office has an open-door policy and is available to
provide support and assistance with professional and personal matters The
Woolloongabba region is undergoing major redevelopment with the Cross
River Rail and Brisbane Metro projects which will modernise and improve
public transport, housing and The Gabba (cricket and AFL) stadium. It is an
urbanised area and there is access to a large shopping complex across the road,
three car parks, public transport (it’s well-connected to the bus and train
networks) and connected to the bikeways. There are also shower facilities and a
childcare centre. Hospital facilities include a doctors’ common room, doctors’
locker room, library, gym, chapel, prayer room, canteen, cafes and news agency
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
CONTACT DETAILS
RMO Campaign Coordinator (Junior and Senior House Officers)
Phone: (07) 3176 7375 or Email: PAH.Interncampaign@health.qld.gov.au