In a welcome boost to the region’s medical workforce, 31 intern doctors started their healthcare careers with the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) this week.
In 2025, a total of 38 interns will join the team at Mackay Base Hospital, with some having the opportunity to rotate through our rural facilities at Proserpine and Bowen hospitals.
These doctors will be the second cohort to train under the new intern training framework which will expose them to both hospital and general practice experience.
Rotations will have an opportunity to gain clinical experience in areas such as emergency, cardiology, orthopaedics, anaesthetics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, intensive care, mental health, general medical and general surgical.
Mackay HHS Chief Executive Susan Gannon congratulated the new doctors on starting their journey in medicine.
“It’s exciting to welcome first-year doctors to our team and support them as they begin their career with the Mackay HHS,” Ms Gannon said.
“They’re not only bolstering our workforce and making a real difference to our patients, but they’re building the foundations of medical careers which will serve our community and Queensland for decades to come.
“Regardless of where their careers take them, they will develop strong foundations for the years ahead from the guidance of our experienced, dedicated and highly skilled team of Mackay HHS medical professionals.”
Acting Executive Director Medical Services Dr Colin Feekery said the interns will benefit from Mackay HHS’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere, its supportive medical culture and their broad exposure to a wide range of clinical cases.
“The interns will gain invaluable clinical experience, which will enable them to develop advanced skills as a foundation for their future medical careers,” Dr Feekery said.
“Their diverse placements and experience in the Mackay HHS will also help them make an informed choice when it comes to which speciality they wish to pursue in the future.
“Our hope is that by providing excellent training experiences, many of our 2025 interns will also choose to build their future careers in the Mackay region.”
