Griffith University Medical Students
Training medical students with immersive and supportive rural placements
Through our valued partnership with Griffith University, RuralMedEd offers medical students immersive, high-quality rural placements in generalist hospitals and primary care clinics. These placements provide hands-on clinical experience under the guidance of skilled and supportive general practitioners who are passionate about teaching.
Students benefit from comprehensive training in real-world rural settings, where they are encouraged to build confidence, develop clinical competencies, and gain a meaningful understanding of the unique challenges and rewards of rural health care. With a strong focus on mentorship and community connection, our placements lay a solid foundation for a successful and fulfilling medical career.
Students benefit from comprehensive training in real-world rural settings, where they are encouraged to build confidence, develop clinical competencies, and gain a meaningful understanding of the unique challenges and rewards of rural health care. With a strong focus on mentorship and community connection, our placements lay a solid foundation for a successful and fulfilling medical career.
LongLook
Year 3 and Year 4 one or two year placements
LongLook offers year-long clinical placements in rural communities for Year 3 and Year 4 Griffith medical students. These placements provide comprehensive clinical experiences and foster strong connections with experienced mentors, teachers, patients and local healthcare staff. Beyond the clinical setting, students also enjoy a rich social experience—becoming part of close-knit communities and forming lasting friendships while living and learning in a supportive rural environment.
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ShortLook
6 week placements
ShortLook offers medical students 6-week placements in rural settings, delivering a focused yet enriching experience to build clinical skills and gain meaningful insight into rural healthcare. These short-term placements provide a valuable glimpse into the unique challenges and rewards of practicing medicine in regional communities.
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PNG LukLuk
International placement elective
The PNG LukLuk program is offered by the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program and offers Year 4 medical students an international placement elective in Papua New Guinea, allowing them to experience healthcare delivery in a different cultural and resource limited setting, broadening clinical and cultural competencies.
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