AMSA 2023 Internship Guide
UPDATE: Please use the following link to see new updated information from St John of God Healthcare (Western Australia) and Northeast Health (Victoria)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMRLLnHZ4YvOyVqwlj2wBdGpIi5bgz3I/view?usp=sharing
Hello everyone (especially class of 2023)! The 2023 edition of the AMSA Internship Guide is now available to read! This is the AMSA guide for the 2024 clinical year.
This guide could not have been possible without the contribution of medical students, hospital management teams, interns, AMA and many other people volunteering their time to update the information. For example, we have added eight new health networks across all states and territories to the internship guide.
Good luck to the class of 2023! We hope that the information within this guide can be beneficial for you during your internship applications.
If you have any queries or feedback about the guide, please do not hesitate to email pdo@amsa.org.au.
UPDATE: Please use the following link to see new updated information from St John of God Healthcare (Western Australia) and Northeast Health (Victoria)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMRLLnHZ4YvOyVqwlj2wBdGpIi5bgz3I/view?usp=sharing
Hello everyone (especially class of 2023)! The 2023 edition of the AMSA Internship Guide is now available to read! This is the AMSA guide for the 2024 clinical year.
This guide could not have been possible without the contribution of medical students, hospital management teams, interns, AMA and many other people volunteering their time to update the information. For example, we have added eight new health networks across all states and territories to the internship guide.
Good luck to the class of 2023! We hope that the information within this guide can be beneficial for you during your internship applications.
If you have any queries or feedback about the guide, please do not hesitate to email pdo@amsa.org.au.
NETWORK 14: NEPEAN & BLUE MOUNTAINS 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 72,000 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 public-private 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, a one hour drive westof 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
NETWORK 14: NEPEAN & BLUE MOUNTAINS 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 can work with clinicians who are the leaders in their field The organisation has a strong commitment to research and teaching through a well-established national and international research program. Our research activities contribute directly to improved patient outcomes through advances in medicine, nursing, midwifery and other areas The Resident Medical Officers Association (RMOA) are active in planning social activities and providing a voice for JMOs on various hospital and network committees and the annual JMO Ball is a highlight of the social calendar each year. You can become part of the executive for the RMOA as positions are opened each year, or you can just become a member and enjoy the benefits JMOs working in Network 14 are also invited to apply for sponsorship to attend conferences and seminars outside the hospital When you are not learning the intricacies of healthcare and need to relax and unwind, local attractions and activities unique to the area include the Farm Gate Trail for Penrith, the Hawkesbury Regions and 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 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. Nepean Hospital CONTACT DETAILS Ms Sharon Kuipers, JMO Manager Phone: (02) 4734 4367 Email: Sharon.kuipers@health.nsw.gov.au
- Page 37 and 38: Summary flowchart
- Page 39 and 40: Overview The Junior Doctor Training
- Page 42 and 43: A C T contents AMA (ACT) ACT New Gr
- Page 44 and 45: If you have any queries about your
- Page 46 and 47: ACT OVERVIEW Canberra is a great pl
- Page 48 and 49: N S W contents AMA (NSW) NSW New Gr
- Page 50 and 51: Terms and conditions of employment
- Page 52 and 53: NSW OVERVIEW The Health Education a
- Page 54 and 55: The application process starts with
- Page 56 and 57: NETWORK 1: INNER WEST AND WESTERN P
- Page 58 and 59: NETWORK 2: BANKERS AND CAMPERS 60 p
- Page 60 and 61: NETWORK 3: CONCORD, CANTERBURY AND
- Page 62 and 63: NETWORK 3: CONCORD, CANTERBURY AND
- Page 64 and 65: NETWORK 4: SOUTH WEST, SYDNEY & TWE
- Page 66 and 67: NETWORK 5: NORTH SHORE & PORT MACQU
- Page 68 and 69: NETWORK 6: HORNSBY & NORTHERN BEACH
- Page 70 and 71: NETWORK 7: CENTRAL COAST 72 predict
- Page 72 and 73: NETWORK 7: CENTRAL COAST Hospital.
- Page 74 and 75: NETWORK 7: CENTRAL COAST We encoura
- Page 76 and 77: NETWORK 8: ST GEORGE, SUTHERLAND, A
- Page 78 and 79: NETWORK 9: FROM COAST TO COAST REAS
- Page 80 and 81: NETWORK 10: EASTERN TO GREATER SOUT
- Page 82 and 83: NETWORK 11: OCEANS ELEVEN The netwo
- Page 84 and 85: NETWORK 12: HUNTER NEW ENGLAND The
- Page 86 and 87: NETWORK 13: WESTNET BASIC INFORMATI
- Page 90 and 91: NETWORK 15: CENTRAL WEST 59 predict
- Page 92 and 93: N T contents AMA (NT) NT New Gradua
- Page 94 and 95: NT NEW GRAD PERSPECTIVE Congratulat
- Page 96 and 97: HOW TO APPLY When the application i
- Page 98 and 99: ALICE SPRINGS HOSPITAL 20 predicted
- Page 100 and 101: Q L D contents AMA (QLD) QLD New Gr
- Page 102 and 103: government policies both state and
- Page 104 and 105: QLD OVERVIEW Perhaps the greatest t
- Page 106 and 107: The Queensland Rural Generalist Pat
- Page 108 and 109: CABOOLTURE HOSPITAL 16 predicted 20
- Page 110 and 111: CABOOLTURE HOSPITAL requirements, D
- Page 112 and 113: CAIRNS HOSPITAL Invariably junior d
- Page 114 and 115: HERVEY BAY HOSPITAL 14 predicted 20
- Page 116 and 117: IPSWICH HOSPITAL 36 predicted 2024
- Page 118 and 119: LOGAN HOSPITAL 42 predicted 2024 in
- Page 120 and 121: MATER HOSPITAL 16 predicted 2024 in
- Page 122 and 123: PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITAL 33 predicte
- Page 124 and 125: PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL REASONS
- Page 126 and 127: REDCLIFFE HOSPITAL 29 predicted 202
- Page 128 and 129: ROCKHAMPTON HOSPITAL 31 predicted 2
- Page 130 and 131: ROYAL BRISBANE & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL S
- Page 132 and 133: SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
- Page 134 and 135: TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL 75 predicted 20
- Page 136 and 137: AMA (SA) Congratulations on the sta
NETWORK 14:<br />
NEPEAN & BLUE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
Interdisciplinary education and skills are encouraged and facilitated through<br />
the education and training service, giving you the opportunity to learn with<br />
colleagues from nursing, midwifery and allied health<br />
You can work with clinicians who are the leaders in their field<br />
The organisation has a strong commitment to research and teaching through a<br />
well-established national and international research program. Our research<br />
activities contribute directly to improved patient outcomes through advances<br />
in medicine, nursing, midwifery and other areas<br />
The Resident Medical Officers Association (RMOA) are active in planning social<br />
activities and providing a voice for JMOs on various hospital and network<br />
committees and the annual JMO Ball is a highlight of the social calendar each<br />
year. You can become part of the executive for the RMOA as positions are<br />
opened each year, or you can just become a member and enjoy the benefits<br />
JMOs working in Network 14 are also invited to apply for sponsorship to attend<br />
conferences and seminars outside the hospital<br />
When you are not learning the intricacies of healthcare and need to relax and<br />
unwind, local attractions and activities unique to the area include the Farm<br />
Gate Trail for Penrith, the Hawkesbury Regions and the natural wonders of the<br />
heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. There are many sporting<br />
opportunities including the Penrith Whitewater Stadium, rugby league, soccer,<br />
netball, basketball and many other sports played in the area at senior and junior<br />
levels. The local Rugby League Team are the Penrith Panthers and the local<br />
Soccer Team are the Western Sydney Wanderers<br />
For those not inclined to sport there are many art galleries and cafes<br />
throughout the region as well as the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre<br />
which hosts a variety of performances and concerts.<br />
Nepean Hospital<br />
CONTACT DETAILS<br />
Ms Sharon Kuipers, JMO Manager<br />
Phone: (02) 4734 4367<br />
Email: Sharon.kuipers@health.nsw.gov.au