MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin says 39 medical interns have joined the Northern New South Wales Local Health District, taking up positions in our local public hospitals.
“These new graduates starting their internships will be entering a training program with networked hospital throughout the LHD, with both formal and on-the-job training.
“They will work with and learn from the LHD’s experienced and highly skilled medical staff in one of the world’s best health systems.”
“These junior doctors play a vital role in our hospitals and I welcome them to our local health workforce.
“I wish them the best and I hope they enjoy the benefits of working and living in the Northern Rivers region, and I hope some decide to stay.
The interns who have completed their medical degree are required to complete a supervised year of practice to become independent practitioners.
They then receive two year contracts to rotate between metropolitan, regional, rural and remote hospitals to ensure a broad experience.
They also work across different specialties during their intern years including surgery, medicine and emergency medicine.
Lismore Base Hospital junior medical officer interns:
Back row from left:
Blake Peloquin, Cam Duce, Rhi Noble-Green, Rebecca Ward, Tom Whelan-Young, Isabel Wright, Dugald O’Neill, Brenny O’Driscoll
Front row from left:
Tim Watson, Mikaela Mandato, Grace Jolly, Lucy Schulz, Sabrina Bilston-John, Emma Kellock, Emily Fisher, Byron Apelt
