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There are many good reasons for joining us as a junior doctor. 3 great reasons include our:

• Career pathways;
• Excellent training; and
• Lifestyle advantages.

Working with us provides unique opportunities to develop your clinical skills, work in a range of settings in urban and rural locations and enjoy Tasmania's relaxed living or more adventurous pursuits. A major advantage of starting your career with us is the opportunity to develop extensive practical skills in a wide variety of specialties. You will receive active support from our consultants to support your career choices, and your on-the-job experience will be enhanced by targeted training and development programs, and consultants who balance the need for guidance and support with opportunities for innovation, autonomy and scope to develop your areas of interest.

Our Interns and Resident Medical Officers are streamed in to Medicine, Surgery or General training, and Registrars in general and specialty streams. Our general training acute care program is uniquely aimed at those seeking specialised courses in rural general practice, anaesthetics and emergency medicine. We also partner with the University for a Rural and Remote Placement Program which is conducted on a statewide basis. Placements are located at Scottsdale, Georgetown and Clarence.

Our three major accredited teaching hospitals conduct an annual campaign mid-year and for more information visit our website or contact:

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) on + 6 13 6348 7008
or email: debbie.west@dhhs.tas.gov.au

North West Area Health Service on + 6 13 6440 8000
or email: cheryl.stewart@dhhs.tas.gov.au

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) on + 6 13 6222 8114
or email: alison.hallam@dhhs.tas.gov.au