Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin says 39 medical interns have joined the Northern New South Wales Local Health District (LHD), taking up positions in our local public hospitals, including Lismore Base Hospital. 

“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.