MONASH University’s School of Rural Health recently welcomed 27 Monash medical students who started their clinical placements in Sale this semester.
The students will be based at Central Gippsland Health Service, where they will complete a series of rotations including general medicine, general surgery, anaesthetics, emergency medicine, aged care, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Twelve of the fourth year students will be working within the community at general practice clinics in Sale, Maffra and Heyfield, and experiencing the positives and challenges of primary care in a regional setting.
The students will have an opportunity to participate in parallel consulting, allowing them to see their own patients – and then consolidating their learning about diagnostic reasoning and patient management plans with an experienced GP supervisor.
Director of Monash Rural Health Gippsland, Associate Professor Cathy Haigh, was excited to welcome the students to the region, and encouraged locals to support the students during their time on placement.
“We are thrilled to have this group of students with us for the semester,” she said.
“I hope the Wellington Shire community will show our students the rewards of a rural lifestyle.
“Please say hello when you see them at Central Gippsland Health Service or your local GP clinic – and share your local tips to help them make the most of their experience of living and learning in Sale!”
Monash Rural Health has six teaching sites across Gippsland, delivering Monash’s internationally recognised medical program, as well as providing support for nursing and allied health students on placement within the region.
