Public Hospitals in the Illawarra Shoalhaven have welcomed 63 new medical graduate interns, providing a welcome boost to the local health workforce.
Having completed their orientation, the junior doctors are already providing care to local patients and much needed support to the region's hardworking health staff.
Interns are medical graduates who have completed their medical degree and are required to complete a supervised year of practice in order to gain general registration.
The interns will work with and learn from NSW Health's experienced and highly skilled medical staff in one of the world's best health systems.
The new doctors starting their internship will be entering a training program with networked hospitals throughout the state, providing formal and on-the-job training.
They receive two-year contracts to rotate between metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals to ensure the diversity of their experience.
The interns also rotate across different specialties during the intern year, including surgery, medicine and emergency medicine.
The Minns Labor Government is building an engaged, capable and supported workforce, by:
- Abolishing the wages cap and delivering the largest wage increase to healthcare workers in a decade;
- Implementing ratios in our emergency departments;
- Saving 1,112 nurses which the Liberal Government planned to sack;
- Supporting our future health workforce by providing them with study subsidies; and
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"These new medical graduate interns already play an important role in helping to provide high-quality care in our public hospitals. We are proud to have them on our team.
"Choosing to work here in NSW means these new junior doctors will have the opportunity to learn from some of the country's very best, as part of Australia's largest health system."
"From doctors, to nurses, paramedics and allied health professionals - we are rebuilding an engaged, capable and supported workforce.
Quotes attributable to Member for Wollongong Paul Scully
"This is another great boost to our local health workforce which will make sure people can access quality healthcare when they need it.
"These junior doctors will bolster the already great staff of nurses, paramedics, doctors midwives and allied health professionals which serve our community everyday."
Quotes attributable to Member for South Coast Liza Butler:
"Welcoming 63 new medical graduate interns to our Illawarra Shoalhaven public hospitals is a real boost for patients, staff and the future of local healthcare. These junior doctors are already making a difference on the ground, while gaining invaluable experience alongside our highly skilled health professionals. It's a clear example of our commitment to building a strong, supported health workforce that delivers high-quality care close to home."
Quotes attributable to Member for Shellharbour Anna Watson:
"Welcoming 63 new medical interns to the Illawarra Shoalhaven is a fantastic boost for our local health services and our community,"
"These junior doctors are the future of our health system, and through the Minns Labor Government's investment in wages, training and workforce support, we're ensuring they have the skills, experience and backing they need to deliver high-quality care for patients across our region."
Quotes attributable to Member for Kiama Katelin McInerney
'It is wonderful to have more junior doctors boosting the capacity of our local health system. The Minns Labor Government is delivering for regional communities by investing in health workforce as we prepare for the redeveloped Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and the new Shellharbour Hospital.'
