Bundaberg Base Hospital is celebrating outstanding results for its medical workforce and education program, highlighting the dedication of its doctors, supervisors and educators in delivering high-quality training and patient care.
This year, Bundaberg Hospital welcomes 26 interns, reflecting continued growth in the hospital’s role as a leading regional training site. Of the 18 interns who commenced in 2025, 11 have chosen to continue their training at Bundaberg Hospital into 2026.
The achievements were recognised at the Bundaberg Hospital Medical Education Unit Annual Awards, which have been held each year since 2013 and celebrate excellence in clinical training through awards for Intern of the Year and Supervisor of the Year.
Supervisors of the Year, Dr Piotr Konopka and Dr Julien Duay, were recognised for their commitment to teaching, mentorship and fostering a positive learning environment for prevocational doctors.
Director of Clinical Training, Dr Vanessa Greig, said the results reflect a strong culture of education and support across the hospital.
“These outcomes speak volumes about the calibre of our supervisors and the commitment of our doctors to supporting the next generation of clinicians,” she said.
“When prevocational doctors choose to stay, it is an indication that we are getting it right not just in training, but in culture, wellbeing and professional development.”
Recent results from the 2025 AMA Junior Doctor Survey further reinforce this positive picture, with Bundaberg Hospital performing strongly across key indicators including working conditions, training opportunities, wellbeing and culture.
Bundaberg received an overall grade of A, the highest in the state across the 18 reported hospitals.
Dr Greig said the combination of strong supervision, diverse clinical exposure and a welcoming workplace continues to attract and retain junior doctors.
“Regional hospitals like Bundaberg offer unparalleled hands-on experience, and our results show that when this is paired with excellent supervision and education, prevocational doctors thrive.”
Bundaberg Hospital remains committed to investing in medical education and building a sustainable medical workforce to support the health needs of the Bundaberg community now and into the future.