A dozen medical interns at Dubbo Hospital are a part of a record number of NSW medical graduates for 2015.
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Recently NSW Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister Jillian Skinner welcomed almost 1000 medical graduates who will undertake a year-long internship in the state's public hospitals this year.
In 2015 there are 980 intern positions across NSW- up 21 from 959 in 2014.
Dubbo Hospital Director of Medical Services, Randall Greenberg said the 12 interns were enthusiastic and valuable editions to the hospital.
"I think it's great to train people in Dubbo," he said.
"They get a bit more personalised teaching and they get good experience here.
"Some interns have stayed in Dubbo for years."
This is a result of more than $107 million in funding commitment, Mr Baird said.
"The NSW government is proud to fund more medical intern positions than any other state or territory in Australia," he said.
"Through hard work and dedication, these young graduates will become the doctors who make our hospitals great."
Mrs Skinner said the first day of an internship is an unforgettable milestone in the life of any doctor.
"The first two years of postgraduate training of doctors is vital for developing a highly skilled workforce for NSW," she said.
During their one-year internship, the graduates will complete compulsory terms in the specialties of medicine, surgery and emergency.
The interns will rotate through metropolitan, regional or rural hospitals, as well as GP practices and, for one network, a private hospital - the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAN) at Wahroonga.
