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BEING AN INTERN IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

NT Intern Guide

This guide aims to provide you with some basic information before you commence the next stage of your journey towards becoming a fully qualified medical practitioner - your Intern year.

The information in this guide covers an overview of the year at a glance, accreditation of intern education and training programs, Health Service Terms and Conditions of Employment, Allocation of Intern terms/rotations, medical practitioner Registration, the goal of your Internship, the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors (ACFJD), education and training opportunities for Interns and learning objectives plus lots more.

Updated February 2024

What is it like to be an Intern in the NT?

Hear from past Interns that are still working and living in the Northern Territory about their experiences in and outside of the workplace.

Dr Dayna Duncan
Resident Medical Officer, Top End Regional Health Services

Former Intern and RMO at Alice Springs Hospital
Dr Bahjat Alirani
Resident Medical Officer, Top End Regional Health Services

Former Intern at Royal Darwin Hospital
Dr Rochelle Basset
Resident Medical Officer, Top End Regional Health Services

Former Intern at Royal Darwin Hospital
Dr Romali Boteju
International Medical Graduate, Top End Regional Health Services
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