MONASH University’s School of Rural Health recently welcomed more Monash medical students starting their clinical placements in Sale this semester.
Among the incoming group are nine students in their fourth year of their medical degree. Students Tiffany and Ben will be based at Central Gippsland Health Service, where they will complete a series of rotations in paediatrics, psychiatry and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Seven students will be working within the community at general practice clinics in Sale, Maffra and Heyfield, experiencing what a regional medical career in a primary care setting is like.
These students will have an opportunity to participate in parallel consulting, allowing them to see their own patients – and then consolidating their learning and patient management plans with an experienced GP supervisor.
Head of Monash Rural Health, Professor Shane Bullock, welcomed the students to Sale and thanked the local community for their continued support.
“I know the community in Sale will make our students feel welcome,” Professor Bullock said.
“There are great opportunities to explore the region, which has much to offer. Some of these students have returned to Sale after such a positive experience during their third year.
“We are thankful to our local GP supervisors and staff at Central Gippsland Health Service for being able to support our students’ learning.”
