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January 22, 2024
Fifty-eight medical interns will begin work in Darling Downs Health hospitals this month, the largest cohort since the region’s graduate program began.
The interns will be placed across urban, rural and remote locations.
Chief executive Annette Scott PSM said it was very encouraging to see young doctors preparing for careers in general practice in regional communities.
“These foundation years for medical graduates are exceptionally important and I’m confident they’ll have a positive experience at Darling Downs Health,” Ms Scott said.
Dr Anthony Patsalou is one of the graduates in the program.
He has returned to Toowoomba Hospital after completing his medical degree and a stint at Kingaroy Hospital, and is now off to Warwick’s Emergency Department.
“I’m keen to get out there, I’m quite used to the rural communities having done placements in Kingaroy and Roma,” Dr Patsalou said.
“Hopefully when I come back to Toowoomba in 12 weeks, the experience will have set me up for other rotations as well.”
