Intern of the Year Award – as voted by senior medical staff

 

 ✨Bec Sherrington ✨

 

With 2022 well and truly in full swing, we think it’s the perfect time to start reflecting on some brilliant accomplishments that were made in the year of 2021 — starting off with our Intern of the Year Award, as voted by senior medical staff! 

If you haven’t already met the delightful Bec, let us introduce you.  

Bec is a first-year medical intern here at Peninsula Health. We sat down with Bec to delve a little bit deeper into her stand-out year. ​​​​​​​

 

How did you find your first year? Were there any significant learning curves along the way?  

I really enjoyed it! Although there were definitely a few challenging periods, particularly given  the ever-changing dynamics and protocols occurring around the hospital.  As a whole, the year has been a really steep learning curve but I have especially enjoyed the feeling of coming to the end of each term and seeing how my approach to each job has changed as I get a deeper understanding of each speciality. 

 

Who did you find helped you the most within your year?

The other interns; it’s very easy to constantly feel like everyone around you knows more than you, or is doing better than you, especially when you’re paired with an experienced resident. There’s been a really nice culture between the interns. Being friends allows us to bond over the tougher times, and help each other through it. It’s very reassuring hearing from the people you respect and admire describing similar feelings and emotions that you feel yourself. 

 

Which doctor was the most memorable to work with?

Meredith Adie in Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department.  She was extremely supportive and kind to all medical and non-medical staff, and had a unique way of combining genuine care for each patient with the concise time efficiency needed in the emergency department.

 

What are you most excited for in the 2022 medical space? 

My rotation with the Peninsula Health Paediatrics department! And – fingers crossed – for a bit more stability within the workplace by the end of the year.

 

What made Peninsula Health a special environment to have your placement?

The sense of community, both within the intern group and throughout the health service at all levels of the medical hierarchy. Sometimes, in the busiest of moments, it can feel unclear how to escalate a concern but at Peninsula Health it’s never been difficult to find someone who is happy to help, even if it means stepping out of their job to give you guidance. It’s very reassuring to know that there will always be someone willing to help with questions and concerns.​​​​​​​

 

We’d like to thank Bec for all the amazing work she’s done so far, we’re extremely fortunate to have her as a part of organisation. 

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