GV Health is among 12 regional public health services welcoming a record 271 medical interns this year, part of a statewide push to strengthen care closer to home.
Backed by a $203 million health workforce investment, the initiative aims to grow, support and retain doctors in communities that need them most.
Across Victoria, interns have been placed at hospitals including Bendigo Health (43), Barwon Health (46), Gippsland Health (36), Albury Wodonga Health (13) and Northeast Health Wangaratta (12), reflecting the growing demand for skilled medical staff in regional areas.
Medical interns play a vital role in hospital life, delivering essential patient care while rotating through medicine, surgery, emergency, mental health and other specialities over 47 weeks.
Under the guidance of senior clinicians, they gain hands-on experience that shapes their careers and strengthens hospital services.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said the investment supported families by ensuring quality care was available when it mattered most.
“We know one of the biggest cost-of-living worries for families is something going badly with their health. That’s why we’re investing in public hospitals, nurses and doctors — to help you when you need it,” she said.
GV Health chief medical officer Humsha Naidoo said the organisation was excited to welcome the new cohort.
“We are very excited to welcome this year’s cohort of medical interns and look forward to seeing the contribution they will make across GV Health departments throughout the year,” Dr Naidoo said.
“Our goal is to ensure they have an enjoyable and productive year of learning with strong mentoring, which will influence their regional experience and encourage them to stay on as hospital medical officers.”
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