January 20, 2025Every year, Northern Health attracts a talented and dedicated group of new doctors who are eager to serve the local community. On Monday, 6 January, Northern Health was pleased to welcome 61 new interns. The enthusiastic group of junior doctors embarked on an orientation week, where they were introduced to the hospital’s systems and services before beginning their clinical work.
During their orientation, the interns participated in a series of workshops designed to familiarise them with the hospital’s processes. These included training on the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, pharmacy and medication protocols, and learning various hands-on skills. The interns also had the opportunity to work alongside the previous year’s interns, gaining valuable experience on the wards under their guidance.
The internship program is an integral part of training new doctors, providing them with the skills and experience necessary to become future leaders in healthcare.
“As a medical student who was part of the Northern Clinical School, I have spent the last four years at Northern Health and it was my first priority when applying for my job as an intern,” says Peter Polydoros.
He adds, “I’m looking forward to starting my career as a doctor at Northern Health where I can continue to learn, foster relationships within the hospital, treat the wonderful patients and educate the next group of eager students.”
Alexandra Jarman says, “I thoroughly enjoyed my three years as a medical student at the Northern and was eager to return as an intern. The hospital has earned its reputation for supporting junior medical staff, my first week in the anaesthetics department has been fantastic! The culture of mentorship and encouragement I experienced as a student made my decision to return as an intern an easy one.”
Dr Chong, the Supervisor of Intern Training with over 15 years of experience, shared her excitement about the new cohort, “Our interns are ready to help the community. We warmly welcome them to Northern Health and look forward to a successful internship.”
Featured image: New interns at Northern Health.
