A host of fresh new faces have been welcomed to the wards of Manning Hospital.
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Interns, registrars, new graduates and transitional nurses began the next chapter in their careers on February 4, bringing an abundance of experience and hope for new opportunities.
Senior resident medical officer Angus Buchanan will be based in the emergency department for the next year.
He is looking forward to the challenge the role brings.
“I do enjoy that generalist medicine approach – what you see in the emergency department, whatever walks through the door you have to manage,” Mr Buchanan said.
“I’m hoping to develop my skills in dealing with the unexpected and being able to manage what rural medicine offers.”
Mr Buchanan is hopeful of a future in rural medicine.
“It’s really important for me, it’s something I do want to do in the future. I’ve always seen myself working in more of a rural centre opposed to the big cities.
I’m hoping to develop my skills in dealing with the unexpected and being able to manage what rural medicine offers.
- Angus Buchanan, senior resident medical officer
“I think part of that is the challenge of rural medicine.
“Here (Manning Hospital) is a perfect opportunity for that,” Mr Buchanan said.
Several years ago, new orthopedic registrar Andrew Spalding spent time as a resident at Manning Hospital.
Following stints in Bundaberg, Sydney, Port Macquarie, Goulburn and Auckland (New Zealand), his journey in orthopedics has come full circle.
“I really liked the place and they had a job going,” Mr Spalding said.
The new interns will spend at least the next 12 months at the hospital to rotate between the emergency department, surgery and medicine.
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead was on hand to welcome the new staff members.
He said the hospital will provide ample opportunities for each person to grow in their chosen fields.
“It’s absolutely fantastic these doctors have chosen to come here as part of their program of education and we hope they have a really good time professionally and socially in the area,” Mr Bromhead said.
“Many doctors have made this area their home, have had a great life and enjoyed their time here so I’m encouraging these doctors to do the same.”