The Penshurst medical student is half-way through his five-year University of Western Sydney degree and is preparing to take on the challenging role of an intern at a Sydney hospital.

He said he did not fear a possible rise in unemployment levels that could affect many young people taking their first steps into the workforce.

"I feel lucky and it is less of an issue for me because I will have a job all NSW (medical) graduates are guaranteed a position after study,'' Mr Sant said.

However he said there was a "medical-student tsunami'' a growing shortage in placements causing positions to become highly sought after.

"It will be more difficult in years to come to place students because of the increasing number of those wanting to get into the industry,'' he said.

"There will always be work but it is a matter of actively seeking it out and having motivation.''

Mr Sant lives with his parents but is prepared to one day move to a rural region to pursue his career.

"I am considering that option,'' he said.