The Rural Generalist Placement Program

The School of Rural Medicine has devised a unique Rural Generalist Placement Program. This includes a network of Clinical Schools that allows students to study and work in rural and regional  locations. The program extends over the full five years of the Doctor of Medicine degree.

Not only do students learn and work within the  Clinical Schools, but they are also seconded to regional base hospitals for training in specialist disciplines and for pre-internship placements. They return each year to the same rural and regional community – allowing them to build their relationships and connections with community and experience the attraction of permanently locating to these areas.

This model encourages students to see the  potential and the importance of a career in rural medicine. It not only produces outstanding rural practitioners, but it also forms the foundation for future research and research partnerships.