Internships 2011

 

Applications are welcome, from eligible final year medical students, to join the team at Western Health in 2011.

Should you choose to become a member of our staff you will find yourself in a supported environment, where Senior Consultants make an effort to know you personally. Our education program includes twice weekly intern education sessions, incorporating simulation workshops and case-based education scenarios.

Our leading health professionals will assist you in reaching your full potential through formal education and hands-on learning experiences.

                                                                     
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In 2011, Western Health expects to employ up to 51 interns (with another intern position on rotation from the Royal Melbourne Hospital). In this first year, each intern will rotate through five terms. The majority of Interns will rotate to a rural hospital in Wodonga, Mildura or Wangaratta.  Most rural rotations provide experience in core areas of Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Medicine. 

Core Rotations 
     - General Medicine (Sunshine, Western or Wodonga)
     - General Surgery (Sunshine, Western, Wodonga or Mildura)
     - Emergency (Sunshine, Western, Wodonga or Mildura)
     - Aged Care (Sunshine)

Other Rotations

     - Infectious Diseases
     - Cardiology
     - Emergency Wangaratta
     - Orthopaedics
     - Plastic Surgery
     - Urology
     - Addiction Medicine (TBA)
     - Respiratory and Sleep Disorders
     - Psychiatry
     - Night Duty


Enquiries and Application Details

NB: Intern positions are offered through the PMCV Computer matching service.  http://computermatching.pmcv.com.au

Enquiries to:            Colette Geaney, HMO Manager
                                   Phone Number : (03) 8345 6951
                                   Colette.Geaney@wh.org.au

                                   Debra Hutchinson, A/JMO Roster Co-Ordinator
                                   Phone Number : (03) 8345 7003
                                   Debra.Hutichinson@wh.org.au    

Referee Nomination Closing Date - Wednesday 09/06/10 (11.59pm)
Referee Assessment Form Submission Closing Date - Tuesday 15/06/10 (11.59pm)
Candidate Priority List Submission Closing Date - Thursday 17/06/10 (11.59pm) 
Hospital Application Closing Date -  Thursday 17th June 2010   

Intern (Ref No: 3681) Position/s Now Closed

 The Western Health makes every effort to complete an Interview for all applicants where possible.  Unfortunately, all 500 Interview Spots have been booked and we are no longer taking any further bookings.  If you have missed out, I would suggest that you send through an email to Colette.Geaney@wh.org.au and you name can be placed on a waiting list for any possible vacancies.

Phone Interviews can be organised for those applicants that are from Interstate / Oversease or at a Regional location during the Interview Period.

- Interviews will be completed between Tuesday 15th June to Thursday 8th July 2010.

- Interview structure undertakes the One-On-One Format - one interviewer / one interviewee 

-  Interviewees should organise to arrive for their appointments at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.

- Intern Applicants should ensure that they bring with them to Interview - 2 x Passport Photos