Medical Workforce & Interns

Start your medical career at the largest regional hospital in eastern Victoria

For information relating to LRH's medical workforce or training programs, contact our Medical Workforce Unit: medicalworkforceunit@lrh.com.au

Gippsland Rural Intern Training

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The Gippsland Rural Intern Training (GRIT) program employs 31 interns a year through Intern Match coordinated by the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV).

Interns experience 5 well-supported rotations to gain full medical registration while developing essential skills and knowledge.

The following rotations are available to interns:

  • Anaesthetics – Latrobe Regional Health
  • Emergency – Latrobe Regional Health, Central Gippsland Health and West Gippsland Healthcare Group
  • Geriatric Evaluative Medicine – Latrobe Regional Health
  • Medicine – Latrobe Regional Health, Central Gippsland Health and West Gippsland Healthcare Group
  • Mental Health – Latrobe Regional Health
  • Oncology – Latrobe Regional Health
  • Orthopaedics – Latrobe Regional Health
  • Surgery – Latrobe Regional Health and Central Gippsland Health
  • General Practice – Heyfield Medical Centre and Leongatha Healthcare

All successfully matched applicants will be provided with a rotation and a leave preference form.

Applications for intern positions open through the PMCV website on 6 May 2024 and close on 6 June 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to apply for an intern position?

Please see the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria’s (PMCV) website for eligibility criteria.

How are the interviews arranged?

Interviews will be pre-recorded. See PMCV website for more details.

Is accommodation available?

Yes, accommodation is provided at LRH and all rotational sites.

Contact

If you would like further information, contact the Medical Workforce Unit at LRH: medicalworkforceunit@lrh.com.au

 

How many positions are available?

There are 31 intern positions available at LRH. All of these positions are full-time and for one year.

How much leave are interns given and how is it allocated?

Interns accrue 5 weeks annual leave. Two weeks are to be taken during the year and the remaining 3 weeks at the end of your intern year. Preference for annual leave is submitted with your rotation preference form.

Who do I address my cover letter to?

Please address your cover letter to the Medical Workforce Unit, Latrobe Regional Hospital.

How do I find out about HMO and Registrar positions?

If you are interested in working at Latrobe Regional Health, look for vacancies at our recruitment site.

Am I eligible to apply for an intern position?

Please see the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria’s (PMCV) website for eligibility criteria.

How many positions are available?

There are 31 intern positions available at LRH. All of these positions are full-time and for one year.

How are the interviews arranged?

Interviews will be pre-recorded. See PMCV website for more details.

How much leave are interns given and how is it allocated?

Interns accrue 5 weeks annual leave. Two weeks are to be taken during the year and the remaining 3 weeks at the end of your intern year. Preference for annual leave is submitted with your rotation preference form.

Is accommodation available?

Yes, accommodation is provided at LRH and all rotational sites.

Who do I address my cover letter to?

Please address your cover letter to the Medical Workforce Unit, Latrobe Regional Hospital.

How do I find out about HMO and Registrar positions?

If you are interested in working at Latrobe Regional Health, look for vacancies at our recruitment site.

Contact

If you would like further information, contact the Medical Workforce Unit at LRH: medicalworkforceunit@lrh.com.au