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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I submit more than one application form?
    Submitting more than one application form will delay the processing of your application.
  2. Where can I get the Medical Internship Form?
    The Internship Application Form is available at:
    1. Health Services Planning & Integration (HSPI) Branch, Ministry of Health & Wellness
    2. Human Resources Department of any Regional Health Authority:
      • South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
      • North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)
      • Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
      • Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)
    3. Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI (Mona Campus)
  3. When can I apply for the next Internship cycle?
    The application period is April 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025. Applicants may submit their degree or letter of completion at a later date.
  4. What information is needed to apply for Medical Internship?
    Applicants must submit the completed MOHW Internship Form. A degree or letter of completion must also be submitted at least one month before the Internship cycle begins.
  5. Where can I submit my application form? Forms may be submitted to:
    • HSPI Branch, Ministry of Health & Wellness
    • HR Department of any Regional Health Authority
    • Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI (Mona Campus)
  6. Will I have to complete a Clinical Clerkship (Orientation/Observership) before Internship?
    Graduates from non-CAAM-HP- or MCJ-accredited institutions and those lacking clerkship experience in Jamaica must complete Orientation/Observership.
    Kindly note: Applications from schools that recently received CAAM-HP Accreditation (e.g., Texila American University, Guyana) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine who may skip Orientation/Observership.
  7. What is the CAMC Exam?
    The CAMC Exam, administered by the Caribbean Association of Medical Councils, is required for graduates of non-CAAM-HP-accredited schools.
    Both parts of the exam must be passed to register with the Medical Council of Jamaica. The exams fall under the purview of the Medical Council of Jamaica.
  8. Who is responsible for placing interns?
    The HSPI Branch of the Ministry of Health & Wellness coordinates placements for all Government Hospitals except the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).
  9. How will I be contacted about my placement?
    Successful applicants are contacted via email approximately 2–3 weeks before the Internship cycle begins.
    Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be contacted.
  10. What do I do after I am placed?
    Officers must coordinate with their Regional Health Authority and the Medical Council of Jamaica to complete registration and administrative requirements before starting the Internship.
  11. What is a Selection Certificate?
    A Selection Certificate (job offer letter) confirms placement and is sent to both the Medical Council of Jamaica and the respective RHA. This is essential for obtaining your medical license.
  12. Can I make changes to my placement site after receiving confirmation?
    Transfers are rarely granted due to limited posts, but may be considered within the first month of the program.
  13. How do I get an Internship post at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI)?
    Submit your form to UHWI’s Human Resources Department.
    Students are encouraged to also apply for MOHW placements as a backup. If you are granted a Post at both a GOJ hospital and UHWI, then then you simply have to pick one. However, if the application to UHWI is declined and you had not submitted an Application to the MOHW then there is little that can be done to be accommodated in a MOHW hospital for the upcoming cycle.