Intern doctors start at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals
Central Coast hospitals continue their vital role in teaching tomorrow’s doctors with the intake of 65 medical graduates at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals this week.
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Central Coast hospitals continue their vital role in teaching tomorrow’s doctors with the intake of 65 medical graduates at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals.
Gosford Hospital took in 36 graduates while Wyong accepted 29 as part of a statewide program involving almost a thousand young interns.
Central Coast Local Health District’s Medical Education Team Leader Stacey Poole said it was the time of year when the health district welcomed interns starting their medical journey.
“We offer a great peer program which is centred around the wellbeing of our junior doctors while providing support through mentoring with other senior doctors,” Ms Poole said.
“It’s also an exciting time for the Central Coast with Gosford and Wyong hospitals undergoing redevelopments.
We’re getting ready for the opening of the new 11-storey clinical tower at Gosford Hospital mid-year. Each of the interns at some stage over their training will have the opportunity to work in the new facility which is going to be very exciting.”
Medical intern Zarza Rashidi, 29 from Western Sydney has recently relocated to Wadalba to be closer to Gosford and Wyong hospitals.
“It’s an exciting time. I’ve been studying for the last seven years in science and medicine, so it’s great to be able to reach this next level and start putting everything in practice,” she said.
“It’s going to mean more hands-on experience and responsibility which I’m really looking forward to.
“We have one week of orientation where we’ll get a better understanding of what to expect over the next couple of years.”
Lauren Stone, 24, of Copacabana is also in the program aftter studying at Newcastle University for five years.
“It’s great I’m able to live back on the coast and be close to friends and family.”
“I can be involved in the local surf club which is good too. I’m looking forward to being able to give back to the community and help out in whatever way I can.”
“The Central Coast has a great reputation for training junior doctors – the more senior staff are really supportive – I’m keen to learn as much as I can from them.”
Terrigal State Liberal MP Adam Crouch was there to welcome the interns who are funded by the NSW Government.
“Today we welcome a total of 65 graduates to the Central Coast Local Health District, and we are pleased to be playing our part in leading the country when it comes to training junior doctors,” Mr Crouch said.
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