More than 150 new Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) have joined Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) for the 2025 intake.
More than 150 new Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) have joined Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) for the 2025 intake.
This significant addition to the medical workforce includes 56.5 JMO’s at Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital (BMDH) and 96 at Westmead and Auburn hospitals.
For Eylera Salee, a new JMO at Blacktown Hospital, the journey into medicine was deeply personal.
“My dad had been sick all his life, and I love the way doctors took care of him, so that inspired me to take that leap and pursue a career in medicine.”
After losing his father last year Eylera remains motivated by his dream.
“I’m looking forward to my general surgery placement and hope to help as many people as I can, ” Eylera said.
Dr. Ian Wong, Infectious Disease Physician at Blacktown Hospital, offered guidance for the incoming JMOs.
“Being an intern is exciting but it can also be quite challenging so make sure you look after yourself by exercising and maintaining connections with people,” Dr. Wong said.
JMO’s are essential to the main workforce and we wouldn’t be able to function without them.
Dr. Ian Wong
Dinesh Narayan, Prevocational Education Support Officer at BMDH, praised the calibre of JMOs joining the team.
“We always get the best cohorts of Junior Medical Doctors at Blacktown Hospital,” Dinesh said.
They’re very eager and I believe the support that we give from the very first day is fundamental in this.”
Amy Campbell, a new JMO at Blacktown Hospital, reflected on her journey into medicine.
“I actually thought I was going to do psychology and then started working at a GP and fell in love with medicine and general practice.”
Amy also shared the best advice she’s received so far.
Remember the human side of health and medicine, not just the science.
Amy Campbell
To support JMO’s across NSW through their training years they will participate in the Delivering Under Pressure (DUP) program offering specialised coaching to enhance well-being and help build a fulfilling professional life.
A confidential JMO Support Line connecting JMO’s with a trained senior clinician trained also available.