Logan patients will soon see fresh-faced interns Dr Courtney Weatherall and Dr Emily Weissenberger in the halls of Logan Hospital as they join a growing cohort of new doctors.
Dr Weatherall is one of 42 junior doctors joining the frontline workers at Logan Hospital this year.
Dr Weatherall said an internship at Logan Hospital was her first preference, and she was excited to make a positive impact on the local community.
She is set to make her first rotation in respiratory in the coming weeks.
“I have dedicated seven years of my life to studying this field and I am excited to start putting what I’ve learnt into practice,” Dr Weatherall said.
Dr Emily Weissenberger will also be interning at Logan Hospital.
Dr Weissenberger said she was most looking forward to delving into the various specialities within Logan Hospital; specifically anaesthetics.
“I’m also excited to meet my new team,” she said.
Logan Hospital was also her internship of choice.
Dr Weatherall, Dr Weissenberger and the 40 other interns will serve rotations in a variety of specialties at the hospital before deciding on one to pursue.
The interns will care for patients under the guidance of senior medical mentors, and gain insights into general and emergency medicine, surgery, and mental health.
Logan Hospital boasts a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge surgical procedures, a busy emergency department and one-of-a-kind programs, providing interns with a unique opportunity to learn from leading Australian specialists and clinicians within the local community.
Historically, the hospital has been a popular job destination, with 32 of the 39 interns from last year’s cohort choosing to continue their careers there in 2024.
The Minister for Health and Waterford MP, Shannon Fentiman, said she was excited for the new interns.
“Our frontline workers do a wonderful job providing world-class healthcare to our community and I know the 42 new interns are a much-welcome boost to the workforce,” Ms Fentiman said.
“Their passion and dedication towards meeting the health needs of their communities is inspiring and I wish them all the best for the year.
McAlister MP Mel McMahon said it was “fantastic to meet and congratulate these highly valued medical interns”.
“These new faces will play an important role in delivering care to our communities, both now and into the future.”
