WHY BE AN INTERN OR HMO IN BENDIGO?
We are looking for Interns and HMOs who are practical and who are leaders.
Broad Exposure On the wards and in clinic: An excellent opportunity to see the full spectrum of medicine and surgery Fewer subspecialty units Often manage tertiary patients Drain a large region so get an excellent case mix. In Emergency: Fantastic case mix children, trauma and everything else unlike Melbourne Interns still see patients like a real doctor Supportive environment and encouraged to see whatever you feel comfortable with and learn lots Get involved with procedures.
Hands on Experience We expect you to do a lot On the wards there is little competition for theatre time. Interns do admissions and you are an important member of each team In ED you are part of the team seeing patients across the spectrum of acuity and case mix.
Education and Learning We foster a culture of high expectations so we can launch you on your career Multiple weekly education opportunities ROVERS/Unit guides One on one teaching time with consultants.
Supportive Network We have resources to support you There is a fantastic network of junior and senior doctors in Bendigo. It s a great community to be part of We also have a great mentoring program which you can choose to be part of.
Careers We want your time in Bendigo to launch you where you want to go. Bendigo has an excellent reputation for referring on practical, experienced and well trained JMOs for specialty training.
Intern Rotations Available: General Surgery (core) Emergency Medicine (core) General Medicine (core) Cardiology (non-core) Renal (non-core) Geriatric Medicine (non-core) Oncology (non-core) Rehabilitation (non-core) Psychiatry (non-core) Orthopaedics (non-core) Urology (non-core) Orthogeriatrics (non-core). External rotations at Echuca Regional health : General Medicine and Emergency Medicine (both non-core).
Leadership, Quality and Administration What else can you be part of at Bendigo? New hospital HMO Committee member / HMO Society PMCV representation/ JMO forum Unit specific projects and research Administration posts for HMOs.
Interns - how do I apply? Positions open Monday 2 May and close 1 June 1. Register with PMCV first 2. Then apply online http://www.bendigohealth.org.au (careers tab) Upload CV using standard PMCV template Cover letter and two clinical references Address key selection criteria 3. In June, the selection process will take place (there will be no interviews in 2016) 4. Priority 1 results released Monday 11 July 5. Priority 2 results released Monday 11 August
If you are matched to Bendigo Congratulations, you will receive an email from HMO Support on the Monday morning A contract will then be posted which will include a preference form so you can indicate your non core rotations in order of preference You can also preference when to take the two weeks annual leave (must be during ED term).
HMOs Supporting Your Career General Stream Surgical focus Administration rotation Critical Care BPT
General Stream Rotations at Bendigo: Cardiology Emergency Medicine GEM/MPU (Palliative Care and Aged Psych) Intensive Care Medicine Gem on Acute Geriatrics Orthopaedics Oncology Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics Palliative Care Psychiatry ENT, Ophthalmology and Facio Maxillary Relief/Medical nights You will also have opportunity to rotate to a neighboring health service: St John of God (private hospital) Intensive Care Medicine Echuca Regional Health General Medicine or General Surgery Swan Hill District Health General Medicine or Emergency Medicine Castlemaine Rehabilitation and Geriatric Medicine
Basic Physician Training Year 1 You will have opportunity to preference from the following: Intensive Care Medicine Emergency Medicine Oncology Palliative Care GEM/MPU (Dementia and Aged Care) Cardiology As part of the BPT1 program you will each undertake a Medical nights term which will include your 5 weeks annual leave. Again, you can preference when you wish to take this leave.
Critical Care Year As part of the critical care year, you will undertake four rotations. Anaesthetics (5 weeks leave will be allocated during this term) Emergency Medicine Intensive Care Medicine at Bendigo Intensive Care Medicine at SJOG (private hospital)
HMO Application Process Wednesday 1 June Applications open Wednesday 22 June - Applications close (You can apply for all streams if you wish) http://www.bendigohealth.org.au careers tab Your application should include: Cover letter Up to date CV Two clinical references
HMO Shortlisting Process Monday 27 June to Friday 8 July - Interviews and selection process takes place Applications will be reviewed by a team of clinicians and shortlisted based on the following: Cover letter & CV Clinical Performance (assessments/references) Professionalism (behavior, work absenteeism) Leadership (audits, projects, research, committees)
HMO Selection Process Monday 11 July First round offers with guarantee of training terms (if required) Monday 18 July - Second round offers ***Must withdraw from PMCV match for the direct offer to be valid Bendigo will not have any HMO positions in the PMCV match for 2017.
Contact Us Bendigo Health HMO Support Unit Location: Level 4, Kurmala Wing, Acute Campus Office Hours: 8am 5pm, Monday and Friday (closed public holidays) Email: hmosupport@bendigohealth.org.au