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National Intern Allocation Period

A national intern allocation period (July 21st to August 1st, 2008) has been agreed to by all States and Territories. First round offers for positions in 2009 are to be made during this time. For more information on 2009 intern... view

Referenced in: 2009, interns, new south wales, northern territory, positions, queensland, south australia, tasmania, victoria, western australia

Preparing for the New Generation of Medical Graduates in NSW Forum

Tuesday July 15, 2008 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Discussion around ways to meet the challenges of and plan for excellent training for the new generation of interns, which is predicted to double by 2012. Email Christine Harrison - charrison@imet.health.nsw.gov.au -... view

Referenced in: interns, junior doctors, medical students, residents

What interns really do...

A recent study published in the MJA examined the working patterns of interns from three major Melbourne city teaching hospitals. It found that 17.5% of time was spend on patient histories, 9.3% on examinations, 5.6% on procedures and 42.9% on... view

Referenced in: emergency medicine, interns

A day in the life of a doctor

Despite countless studies investigating working hours and doctor fatigue there are none which quantitatively examine how doctors spend their time. A recent article published in the MJA examined the work patterns of several junior doctors. In total 19 doctors (seven... view

Referenced in: interns, junior doctors, lifestyle, registrars, residents, working hours

AMSA Intern and Residents Guide 2008

The 2008 version of this definitive guide to internships in Australian hospitals has recently been released. You can download the pdf here or pick up a print version which is to be distributed to medical schools around Australia in the... view

Referenced in: AMSA, interns, medical students