February 5, 2025Northern Health officially welcomed 150 new junior doctors to its workforce on Monday with a comprehensive, hybrid orientation designed to ease the new doctors into their roles.
The half-day event kicked off with a warm welcome from Prahlad Ho, Northern Health’s Chief Medical Officer and Dr Susanty Tay, Northern Health’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer. They both emphasised the hospital’s values of ‘safe, kind, together’, offering guidance on the junior doctors’ responsibilities and expectations across Northern Health. They introduced the new Director of Northern Doctors Education, Dr Kim Jeffs, on what was her first day in the role.
Dr Chiu Kang, Director of Clinical Training spoke about wellbeing for junior doctors and the support options available. He outlined the Australian Medical Council (AMC) framework, which sets clear standards for clinical practice, professional development, and workplace behaviour, ensuring that junior doctors in their early years of training are well equipped to succeed in their roles.
The day concluded with hospital tours to provide the new junior doctors the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the various departments, wards, and facilities, and meet key staff members who will be working alongside them.
“Orientation aims to provide a foundation for the new to Northern Health junior doctors to ensure they are prepared to deliver high-quality care and integrate smoothly into the hospital’s fast-paced environment,” said Susie Sangas, Northern Doctors Education.
“Northern Health has long been a leader in the training and development of junior doctors, with orientation serving as the first step in a fulfilling and challenging career within the health service.”
From all of us at Northern Health, a warm welcome to our juniors doctors! We are excited to have you on board.
Featured image: New junior doctors at Northern Health.
