2020 RCS STUDENT HANDBOOK - Melbourne Medical School
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WELCOME Welcome to the Rural Clinical School, which is a key program of the Department of Rural Health (DRH). The DRH is the University of Melbourne’s centre for teaching, research and community engagement in rural health. The DRH aims to enhance the rural health residential accommodation, office and (based in Bendigo) as Deputy Directors of workforce by providing excellent education administration areas, conference rooms, Medical Student Education. Professional staff and training. We have close relationships with tutorial rooms, libraries, computer rooms, at all sites provide student support services. local hospitals and other rural health services, and clinical skills laboratories with simulation sharing resources and staff to enable an centres and state-of-the-art audio-visual On behalf of the entire RCS team, I extend a integrated approach to rural health education technology. We have Extended Rural Cohort warm welcome to you. We all look forward to and training in rural Victoria. The Rural Clinical hubs at Echuca, Shepparton and Wangaratta. working with you! School was established under an initiative of Jules the Commonwealth Department of Health I am delighted to be leading a team who are and admitted its first medical students in dedicated to providing you with a first class Professor Julian Wright July 2002. medical education and I am committed Head, Department of Rural Health to building on the School’s educational Director of Medical Student Education and The Rural Clinical School has campuses achievements. I am supported by Dr Penny Professor of Medicine at Ballarat, Bendigo (in partnership with Cotton (based in Ballarat), Dr David Chew Monash), Shepparton and Wangaratta – with (based in Shepparton), Dr Steven Bismire multi-purpose facilities comprising student (based in Wangaratta) and Dr Leslie Fisher We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated. 2
CAMPUS DETAILS BALLARAT Department of Rural Health “Dunvegan” 806 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC 3350 Fax: (03) 4301 6802 POSTAL ADDRESS: Department of Rural Health “Dunvegan” 806 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC 3350 SHEPPARTON Department of Rural Health 49 Graham Street, Shepparton, VIC 3630 Fax: (03) 5823 4555 POSTAL ADDRESS: Department of Rural Health PO Box 6500, Shepparton, VIC 3632 BENDIGO Monash University Bendigo Regional Clinical School 26 Mercy Street, Bendigo, VIC 3550 Fax: (03) 5440 9001 POSTAL ADDRESS: Monash University Bendigo Regional Clinical School PO Box 666, Bendigo Central PO, VIC 3552 WANGARATTA Department of Rural Health “The Chalet” Docker Street, Wangaratta, VIC 3676 Fax: (03) 5721 9184 POSTAL ADDRESS: Department of Rural Health University of Melbourne PO Box 386, Wangaratta, VIC 3676 3
SCHOOL CONTACTS RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL TEAM Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm General enquiries and SLOA’s: rcs-admin@unimelb.edu.au Assessment Submissions: rcs-assessments@unimelb.edu.au www.ruralhealth.unimelb.edu.au RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR Professor Julian Wright Phone: (03) 5823 4582 Academic progress for the Head, Department of Rural Health lfoottit@unimelb.edu.au Rural Clinical School Director of Medical Student Education Professor Bill Adam Phone: (03) 5823 4582 Medical student education and Deputy Head, Department of Rural Health lfoottit@unimelb.edu.au curriculum delivery Angela McLeod Phone: (03) 5823 4508 Campus Relationship Manager - Rural Department Manager angela.mcleod@unimelb.edu.au Kate Sharp Phone: TBC Coordination of student and teaching Clinical School Manager sharp.k@unimelb.edu.au support services across the RCS sites Dr Hannah Sloan Phone: 0428 933 952 Student health and wellbeing Health & Wellbeing Practitioner hannah.sloan@unimelb.edu.au BALLARAT CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR ADMINISTRATION Sarah Brackenridge Phone: (03) 4301 6899 Ballarat timetabling and placements. sarah.brackenridge@unimelb.edu.au Interim: MD3, MD4 and MDRP administration and support for all sites Vacant ACADEMIC Dr Penny Cotton Phone: (03) 4301 6899 Medical student education and curriculum Deputy Director of Medical Student ballarat-subdean@unimelb.edu.au delivery in Ballarat Education (DDMSE), Ballarat BENDIGO CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR ADMINISTRATION Bendigo Reception Phone: (03) 5440 9067 General enquiries jeanette.jealous@monash.edu Clarissa Treble Phone: (03) 5440 9015 Bendigo MD2 timetabling Programs Administration MD2 clarissa.ayres@monash.edu Michelle Moon Phone: (03) 5440 9007 Bendigo MD4 timetabling Programs Administration MD4 michelle.moon@monash.edu Lou Bush Phone: (03) 5823 4574 Department of Rural Health support for MD2 UoM Student Administration contact louise.bush@unimelb.edu.au students placed at Monash Bendigo. Based in Shepparton ACADEMIC Dr Leslie Fisher Phone: (03) 5440 9000 Medical student education and curriculum Deputy Director of Medical Student fisheral@unimelb.edu.au delivery in Bendigo Education (DDMSE), Bendigo 5
SHEPPARTON CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR ADMINISTRATION Lou Bush Phone: (03) 5823 4574 MD2 administration and support for all sites, louise.bush@unimelb.edu.au Exam coordination, Electives Amanda Di Bella Phone: (03) 5823 4504 Shepparton timetabling, DGP placements adibella@unimelb.edu.au Tracie Bartlett Phone: (03) 5823 8712 ERC administration and timetabling, tracie.bartlett@unimelb.edu.au Shepparton ERC Hub Administration Vacant Vacant ACADEMIC Mr David Chew Phone (03) 5823 8746 Medical student education and curriculum Deputy Director of Medical Student Education dkchew@unimelb.edu.au delivery for Shepparton Anne Thewlis Phone: (03) 5823 4585 Coordination and delivery of Clinical Skills Manager Clinical Skills Laboratory athewlis@unimelb.edu.au activities for medical students WANGARATTA CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR ADMINISTRATION Kim McInnes Phone: (03) 5823 4583 Wangaratta timetabling, Wangaratta ERC kim.mcinnes@unimelb.edu.au Hub Administration ACADEMIC Dr Steven Bismire Phone: (03) 5823 4556 Medical student education and curriculum Deputy Director of Medical Student Education steven.bismire@unimelb.edu.au delivery for Wangaratta 6
STUDENT CHARTER STUDENT RIGHTS • to expect the best quality education the Department of Rural Health can provide; • to be provided with an innovative, equitable and supportive environment that challenges students to achieve their full potential; • to be provided with current and clear guidelines regarding course content, time demands and assessment details; • to expect impartial, constructive and prompt assessment of work. Information on assessment criteria and expected standards must be made available; • to have access to the required facilities and resources necessary for the student’s academic goals to be achieved; • to be treated with respect by both staff and fellow students; • to expect that scheduled classes will take place, or to be informed of alternative arrangements; and • to have access to staff to whom questions and difficulties can be referred. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES • to take an active role in planning and pursuing his/her studies; • to be well informed about the requirements of the course that is being undertaken; • to attend all set classes; • to discuss with staff any problems that may be encountered; • to make the best possible use of the opportunities and facilities that the Department of Rural Health provides; • to submit work, which is wholly his/her own, on time; • to respect the rights and welfare of Department of Rural Health staff and students; • to respect Department of Rural Health property; • to comply with the Department of Rural Health rules and regulations; • to dress in a professional manner and to maintain excellent personal hygiene; and • to behave in a manner which reflects positively on the Department of Rural Health. 7
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS THE RURAL ENVIRONMENT interactions with others, and be reliable • Before examining the patient, always and respond appropriately to feedback. explain what you are going to do and ask AND YOU permission. Respect the patient’s privacy Unprofessional behaviour is treated as Rural environments are slightly different from serious, as it may constitute a risk to patients, by covering with a sheet as appropriate the city in that you will be very visible to the staff, other students, the student involved or and by use of screens. community. Anything you do, whether good the relationship between the University and • If you are in any doubt about examining a or bad, will be remembered and anything the placement provider. patient of the opposite gender, ask a nurse you do will reflect on you as a person, or fellow student (of the patient’s gender) student, student doctor for this or other local Please refer to the Professional behaviour to accompany you. Be careful to expose communities and on the Rural Clinical School. guidelines on MD Connect - https:// only the area being examined at any one The community has a long memory and news mdconnect.medicine.unimelb.edu. time and for no longer than necessary. travels quickly – both good and bad. You may au/portal/mdresources/forms/MD_ • Be sensitive to patient’s individual find yourself in the local newspaper for various Professional_behaviour_guidelines.pdf needs eg. cultural differences. Internal events at the Department of Rural Health - in examinations, eg. rectal or vaginal, should NEVER be performed without a Doctor’s local sports and for various achievements, SEEING PATIENTS direct supervision and the patient’s whether great or small. We hope you can Remember that patients are people, not informed consent. enjoy getting to know your new community, cases. The primary objective of the hospital is • When you have finished any examination, finding your place and leaving your (hopefully patient care. Here are a few hints and simple or history taking, make sure the patient is positive) contribution at the hospital and in comfortable and adequately covered and the local community. rules: thank him / her for their co-operation. • Introduce yourself to the patient, explain • Leave the bedside as you found it – PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR that you are a medical student and ask curtains in place, chair replaced and table if he / she agrees to see you. Always in a convenient position. The professional behaviour of each student remember the patient has the right of is assessed as a hurdle requirement in each refusal to see medical students. It may be subject of the MD. There is an expectation an inconvenient time, negotiating another that students will display appropriate time may be possible. Try to avoid seeing self-management, be respectful in their patients during their mealtimes. 8
SCHOOL PROCESSES UNIVERSITY STATUTES AND For safety reasons, long hair must be tied on the student’s file. Any student taking REGULATIONS back and closed footwear must be worn in the unapproved leave may have disciplinary hospital setting. Please note, surgical scrubs action taken against them by the Director All students are bound by the University of must remain at hospital sites. (Academic Programs). Please refer to the Melbourne Statutes and Regulations, which link below for guidelines for granting leave can be found on the University’s web page of absence requests -https://medicine. at the following address: https://about. ID CARDS / NAME BADGES unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_ unimelb.edu.au/strategy/governance/ You are required to have your University file/0011/1292789/MMS_MD_LLOA_Policy_ compliance-obligations student card and name badge with you at all v1.0.pdf times when on University property. Security Detailed information about student personnel patrol the buildings after hours All LOA forms can be obtained online at placements, including pre-placement and you may be asked to present ID. While on https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ requirements and what to do if there’s an placement to a hospital or clinic, you must study/current-student-resources/mms- incident, is available our website: https:// wear the ID badge provided to you by the Rural students-resources/policies,-procedures- mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/study/current- Clinical School, or by the hospital/clinic in and-forms students/placements/students question, at all times. Policies and LOA forms can be obtained online In relation to student discipline refer to: at: https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ STUDENT PERSONAL DETAILS study/current-student-resources/mms- study/current-student-resources/mms- University of Melbourne students must update students-resources/policies,-procedures- students-resources/policies,-procedures- their personal details on the Student Portal at and-forms. and-forms www.portal.unimelb.edu.au. Department of Rural Health students are required to REQUEST FOR APPROVAL PROFESSIONALISM update their personal details at with their local administrator. OF MEDICAL STUDENT Patient Confidentiality: Patient details should CLINICAL ACTIVITY OUTSIDE be discussed in private spaces or, if that is not possible, with extreme care for confidentiality. LEAVE OF ABSENCE OF A HOSPITAL/CONSULTING Lifts or other such small public spaces both in ROOM SETTING SHORT LEAVE OF ABSENCE (SLOA) and out of the hospital are never appropriate This form must be approved by the The Melbourne Medical School grants two places to discuss patient details. Please appropriate Deputy Director of Medical forms of Short Leave of Absence: respect your patients’ privacy at all times. Student Education BEFORE you commit to • Personal Leave engaging in the event. Forms can be obtained Respect and kindness to patients, peers and • Professional Development Leave from the RCS team at each site. staff. The Rural Clinical School will not tolerate bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, SLOA requests must be submitted at least two Each form covers only one event so please exclusion, or racism. As you all go about weeks prior to the proposed data of leave. complete a form for every event. Please learning how to become doctors please contact the Rural Clinical School Manager for remember to be courteous to each other, Students submit a fully completed SLOA form further information. your patients and the staff at all times. by email to rcs-admin@unimelb.edu.au with supporting evidence attached. Email Insurance for Rural Clinical School student confirmation will be provided to students of activities with the public (e.g. not in a APPROPRIATE DRESS CODE traditional clinical setting), covers medical the outcome of their applications. The student When in the Rural Clinical School or hospital must provide documentary evidence that students if they: spaces you should always be dressed exceptional circumstances exist that provide professionally and appropriately for patient • are enrolled in the University of Melbourne compelling reasons for this request to be medical degree; contact. You may dress in neat casual attire granted. Medical certificates completed by if you are only attending tutorials, however, • have appropriate supervision for clinical any health professional related to the student activities; and keep in mind that patients may be present will not be accepted. at tutorials and opportunities may arise for • have achieved the necessary procedural spontaneous clinical learning. competency by direct supervision and LONG LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LLOA) sign-off as required by the Melbourne Casual attire is unacceptable, including: A LLOA for one academic year (two semesters) Medical School (eg. intravenous may normally be granted once during cannulation), if such procedures are to be • t-shirts or singlets the course. Requests for a LLOA must be included in the activity. • micro skirts submitted at least two months prior to the start of the first semester of the proposed Medical students will be insured for their • halter neck/ mid riff tops academic year of leave. involvement in public events by the University • jeans or casual shorts of Melbourne where: • open footwear A permanent record of the leave will be placed 9
• the appropriate request form has been All invasive procedures performed by medical STUDENT TRAVEL completed (see above); students on living human subjects, may only Rural Clinical School students are eligible to • the event and activities have been be undertaken under direct supervision submit claims for reimbursement for travel in approved in writing by the appropriate in a clinical setting by an instructor, nurse, accordance with the following principles: Deputy Director of Medical Student specialist, registrar or intern and only after Education prior to the event; and obtaining the permission of the patient on TRAVEL CLAIMS • an appropriate degree of supervision whom the procedure is to be performed. • MD2 students on an Ambulatory Care is undertaken. This will depend on the Students are not permitted to practice placement who are allocated to practices activity and the experience of the student invasive procedures on another student. more than 15 kms from their RCS site are (see below). eligible to claim travel for one return trip. The degree of supervision would be at the BULLYING • MD3 students on ERC placement will be discretion of the supervisor who knows the paid a bursary at the start of the year to The University is committed to creating students but the following is a guide: cover required travel; students placed at and maintaining workplaces that uphold snowfield clinics will be informed how to “Health Fair” handing out health information – the principles of fairness and the pursuit of claim those travel costs. supervisor available by phone. excellence. There is no place for bullying at the • MD3 students and MD4 students University, where safe and respectful work and should refer to the MDRP guidelines for Health checks eg, BP, height, weight – study environments are a priority. information about their eligibility to claim supervisor available by phone. for travel. Bullying is unwelcome and unreasonable Skin checks doctor on site or available within • MD3 students required to attend specific behaviour that is persistent. It creates sessions in Melbourne during rotation. half an hour (depending on expertise of a hostile, uncomfortable or offensive students). atmosphere for those who are targets of the Rates are paid at 25c per kilometre, for bullying. For more information visit: https:// example: Invasive procedures – blood sugar checks, safercommunity.unimelb.edu.au/ immunisations – doctor on site. • Ballarat / Bendigo return = total $60.00 If you are concerned about bullying, you • Ballarat / Melbourne return = total $56.00 First aid (would depend on other nearby should report the behaviour to your Academic services) – doctor promptly available if Coordinator (refer to Incident Reporting Students are encouraged to ‘car pool’ at all required. in the Occupational Health Safety and times. Only one reimbursement will be paid Environment (OHSE) section) or through the per vehicle. THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL Safer Communities Program. As with sexual Please contact your RCS cohort administrator HEALTH POLICY ON STUDENTS harassment, all requests for assistance will be for details on how to claim. The Rural Clinical PRACTISING INVASIVE handled in the strictest confidence. School reserves the right to change this policy PROCEDURES from time to time. Students learn invasive procedures, as per ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY their required course, in University Skills Students found intoxicated or under the Laboratory sessions. Practice on models influence of illegal drugs whilst in a learning should be performed prior to practising any environment will not be tolerated at the of these skills on any live subjects. No Skills Rural Clinical School and will be dealt with in Laboratory needles should be used on living accordance with the University’s disciplinary subjects. Needles, syringes and catheters policy. should never be removed from the Skills Laboratory or Hospital by students. 10
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING Studying medicine can be both a rewarding and stressful experience for students. Everyone manages stress in different ways, and sometimes it is helpful to seek assistance in managing life stresses and challenges. There are a range of support options for medical students in the Rural Clinical School that aim to allow students to thrive and not just survive studying medicine. The following information provides a summary of services and supports available. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the rural Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. HEALTH & WELLBEING ACADEMIC MENTOR The university Counselling and Psychology PRACTITIONER Service (CAPS) is highly confidential and The Academic Mentor Program is a offers the opportunity to seek assistance and The Health and Wellbeing Practitioners confidential support service provided by the support on a wide range of issues including: offer free support services to University of Melbourne Medical School for MD students. Melbourne students currently enrolled within For further information on the service go to • Financial issues regarding student loans the Melbourne Medical School. Academic Mentor page. The Academic Mentor or Centrelink is an experienced General Practitioner and • Health concerns The service can be accessed for a range educator who sees students in a private room • Personal and emotional concerns of purposes, from discussing strategies on Parkville Campus. to stay well over stressful study periods, • Domestic or family violence referral to other support providers, to Students can make appointments directly • Relationship issues concerns regarding mental health, bullying or with the Academic Mentor. • Loneliness and depression harassment in the medicine environment. • Study or academic problems Contact details as follows: Students can arrange appointments Dr Lindsay Moran • Grief or bereavement directly through the following link https:// SMS the Academic Mentor’s • Stress and anxiety the-university-of-melbourne.cliniko.com/ Ph: 0403 568 874 • Study skills development bookings. Once on the booking site you E: academic-mentor@unimelb.edu.au • Work related progress will be able to find a health and wellbeing • Assistance with special consideration practitioner at your nearest clinical school PARKVILLE BASED SUPPORT • Parenting issues location and look through a calendar to SERVICES determine a day and time that suits. To book • Disability issues The University provides a number of support an appointment you will be asked to enter services which are available to Medical School The CAPS team may also arrange a referral some of your personal details. For information students. These include: onto specialist services, where required. For regarding the privacy of your information, more information about the service options, please see the service privacy statement. • Chaplaincy please see: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/ Alternatively, sessions can be arranged • Children’s Services counsel through direct communication with the Health • Counselling Service Students may also contact the service and Wellbeing practitioners: directly on: • Student Financial Aid Level 5, 757 Swanston Street, Metropolitan: Danielle Clayman • Health Service Parkville VIC 3052 Ph: 0466 474 547 Ph: 8344 6927 E: danielle.clayman@unimelb.edu.au • Student Housing Services Self-help resources and information regarding More information can be found online: mental health and wellbeing, including online Rural: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/finder workshops and articles are also available to Dr Hannah Sloan Ph: 0428 933 952 students at: http://services.unimelb.edu. COUNSELLING SERVICES au/counsel/resources E: hannah.sloan@unimelb.edu.au Should you wish to talk to a professional counsellor, the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner can direct you to an appropriate support service. Alternatively, students may wish to contact university support services directly. The following services are readily available to students at the Parkville campus. Arrangements can be made for telephone or videoconference access to such services as needed. 11
STOP 1 Contact the Victorian Doctors Health Stop 1 is a directory where students can find Program on: information and student services whether P: (03) 9495 6011 (24 hour) online, on the phone or in person. Stop 1 can W: http://www.vdhp.org.au/ourserv.htm help you with admissions, enrolment, course http://dhas.org.au/ planning, administration, support services and skills and development. RURAL MEDICAL FAMILY NETWORK The Rural Medical Family Network is a Further information can be found at: volunteer group of doctors’ spouses who http://students.unimelb.edu.au/stop1 understand and have experienced living in the country and aim to support rural doctors and Address: their families. 757 Swanston Street, Parkville 234 St Kilda Road, Southbank If a GP spouse or partner feels the need to talk to someone about life as a Rural GP spouse or Ph: 13 MELB (13 6352) partner call the RMFN on (03) 8610 6318. +61 3 9035 5511 Outside Australia SAFER COMMUNITIES The University of Melbourne Safer Communities Program gives everyone the opportunity to report on behaviour of concern. The program offers a safe place to talk about your concerns, personal and tailored safety advice, support and strategies to manage behaviours of concern and easy access to other support services. Contact the Safer Communities Program on: E: safer-community@unimelb.edu.au P: (03) 9035 8675 W: https://safercommunity.unimelb.edu.au/ The University has launched its Unisafe app that has useful safety information, resources and tools to enhance your safety. This FREE app can be downloaded via App Store and Google Play. OTHER MEDICAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) The AMA offers a telephone service for crisis which is available to medical students providing confidential support from 8am - 11pm, 365 days a year call 1300 853 338. www.ama.com.au VICTORIAN DOCTORS HEALTH PROGRAM The Victorian Doctors Health Program has been established to ensure that a full-time, dedicated service is available to meet the needs of sick and impaired doctors and medical students. It provides prompt advice to doctors and medical students who feel at risk, or think that they may have a problem. Advice is also available to family members, colleagues, hospital or clinic staff. This is a confidential and compassionate service for doctors and medical students with health concerns including alcohol, other drug and mental health problems. If you have any personal concerns, or a doctor or medical student you care about is at risk, help is available. 12
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STUDYING AT THE RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL COMMUNICATION WITH TIMETABLES Supplementary exams will be held at one STUDENTS venue decided by the Melbourne Medical Student timetables for the Rural Clinical School. This could be at a metro Clinical You are required to check your University of School can be accessed through MD Connect. School. Melbourne student email account regularly as Students can also access forms, course and this is a key method of communication with subject information via MD Connect. the University and the Rural Clinical School. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION Students are expected to check MD Connect When contacting Rural Clinical School staff via AND ALTERNATIVE EXAM daily. email, always use your University of Melbourne ARRANGEMENT (AEAS) email account. It is University of Melbourne MD Connect can be accessed at The Rural Clinical School endorses the policy that emails sent from non-unimelb mdconnect.medicine.unimelb.edu.au University of Melbourne policy on Special email addresses will not be responded to. Consideration and AEAs. Policy details can Emails sent using other accounts (hotmail, Bendigo: be found at: medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ yahoo, etc) are often automatically directed Timetables will be provided by email from study/current-student-resources/mms- to the ‘junk’ directories of staff email inboxes students-resources/policies,-procedures- MD2 - Ms Clarissa Treble, Programs and therefore are likely to be missed. For and-forms Administrator assistance with personal email accounts, please contact ITS helpdesk at MD4 - Ms Michelle Moon, Programs Students must apply for Special Consideration https://studentit.unimelb.edu.au/ Administrator by accessing the University Student Portal at: www.portal.unimelb.edu.au and under the COURSE DATES Admin section. ASSESSMENTS Course dates for the medical degree can be Rural Clinical School students will undertake It is the student’s responsibility to advise found at: medicine.unimelb.edu.au/study/ the same assessments as students allocated their local school of any approved special current-student-resources/md-students- to a Metro Clinical School. Details of ongoing arrangements for exams. This should be done resources/academic-dates/md-2020 assessment tasks can be found in the subject at the start of the year for current AEAs or as guide available on MDConnect. soon as a new AEA is arranged. ROTATIONS It is the student’s responsibility to note when MD2 complete an 8-week foundation term, and how these tasks are to be submitted RESULTS followed by three 8-week Rotations in and adhere strictly to the deadlines. All Rural Clinical School students’ results will be Ambulatory, Medicine and Surgery. Each group written assessments are to be emailed to: released by the Melbourne Medical School on will rotate between these three throughout rcs-assessments@unimelb.edu.au or the Student Portal: www.portal.unimelb. the year. late penalties will apply in accordance with edu.au University policy. Bendigo students complete the joint Students located at the Rural Clinical School program with Monash students which is may arrange to discuss their exam results run on a different set of dates as advised by EXAMS with their Deputy Director of Medical Student Monash. Students still complete the required Exam dates for the Rural Clinical School are Education. Ambulatory, Medicine and Surgery rotations. decided and released to students by the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical Ballarat: MD3 in Ballarat complete 5 rotations in line Dr Penny Cotton School. Students are notified of these dates with what is delivered at the Metro clinical (03) 4301 6899 on MD Connect and Student Portal. Closer to schools. Two 8-week rotations in Women’s the exam date, the Melbourne Medical School Bendigo: Health and Child and Adolescent Health, will also post schedules for each Clinical Dr Leslie Fisher followed by three 6-week rotation in GP, Aged School on MD Connect. It is the student’s (03) 5440 9000 Care and Mental Health. Each group will rotate responsibility to check MD Connect regularly between these throughout the year. Shepparton: for this information. MD3 in ERC – please refer to the ERC Student Mr David Chew RCS students sit exams at rural sites, however, (03) 5823 8746 Guide. please note you are likely to move between RCS sites to undertake exams. Wangaratta: ALLOCATIONS Dr Steven Bismire Students staying on for subsequent years SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS (03) 5823 4556 of study at the RCS will be requested to Rural Clinical School students will be notified preference around mid-year. We aim to advise by the Melbourne Medical School if they allocation for the following year by early are required to sit a supplementary exam. August. Students are notified on their University of Melbourne email account or via telephone. 14
ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS AND YEAR 3 MD RESEARCH This accommodation is only at the Austin STATEMENTS PROJECT RURAL (MDRP) Clinical School and is booked and paid for by the RCS. If you are wanting to purchase The Department of Rural Health and Rural GUIDELINES accommodation elsewhere you may at your Clinical School cannot provide students with This policy details how the Department of own expense. Academic Transcripts or Statements. Students Rural Health will assist year 3 RCS students must refer to the Student Centre at Parkville to who are required to meet with their research To apply for Austin accommodation please obtain these confidential documents. project supervisor. contact the RCS Team at rcs-admin@unimelb.edu.au STUDENT CARD AND NAME RCS GRADUATION BADGES Graduating Rural Clinical School students FINANCIAL AID Melbourne Medical School students can apply nominate a Student Graduation Committee Students experiencing financial hardship for a replacement student card if it is lost or each year. Graduation venue is rotated through may be eligible for grants (bursaries) which stolen. Please go to the https://students. the Rural Clinical School sites each year. are provided by the University. Information unimelb.edu.au/admin/student-card/ and applications can be found at: https:// replacement-cards for further information. If services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid/grants- STUDENT ACCOMMODATION and-bursaries you lose your name badge please contact Lou All students attending the Rural Clinical Bush to organise a replacement. School will be contacted in relation to accommodation – for information please MAIL MESSAGES contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au Student mail is to be collected from the designated student mail collection point at ACCOMMODATION IN MELBOURNE each Campus (from ‘Dunvegan’ at Ballarat, We have made provision to assist with outside the student hub at Shepparton, from accommodation during compulsory ‘The Chalet’ at Wangaratta and from the Melbourne curriculum dates and DGP tutorials Regional Clinical School in Bendigo). Students for rural students who don’t have friends/ are expected to check for personal mail family to stay with. regularly. Please collect all larger items, i.e. online shopping as soon as practical. ITS For IT support contact University Student IT Services at: https://studentit.unimelb. edu.au/ 15
BALLARAT Ballarat is Victoria’s third largest city and one there is numerous sports clubs and outdoor CAMPUS FACILITIES of the largest inland cities in Australia, with a activities. From the 6km track around Lake population of around 104,000. Wendouree, fitness and aquatic centres to TEACHING FACILITIES football, netball and soccer clubs. Located at “Dunvegan”. Dunvegan is the It is renowned for its gold and architectural oldest building owned by the University of heritage from the Gold Rush which began in Please visit www.visitballarat.com.au/ for Melbourne. It is a historical house built in 1858. 1851. By 1855, Ballarat had grown to a city with more information. It is located at 806 Mair Street (the corner of a population of 100,000 people. Impressive Mair & Drummond Sts, diagonally opposite public and private buildings sprung up which GETTING TO BALLARAT Ballarat Health Services – the Ballarat Base were financed from the wealth generated by Hospital). Strategically located in the Central Highlands the diggings. These days, long after the gold Region of Victoria, Ballarat is approximately The campus building is open between has run out, the city retains much of its rich 110 kms north-west of Melbourne. Travel time 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday. There are gold heritage in the form of opulent buildings, between Ballarat and Melbourne is around professional staff offices, academic offices and fountains, and tourist attractions which 90 minutes. the Going Rural team located on site along celebrate the city’s history. Notable buildings include Ballarat’s Town Hall (built between with 4 tutorial rooms. Public transport to Ballarat is by train 1870 and 1872), Her Majesty’s Theatre (1875) (or v/line coach). It takes around 75 minutes. Students can book the tutorial rooms by and Craig’s Hotel which was built in several See the VLine website for timetables: contacting the RCS office. Facilities can be stages between 1853 and 1891. http://www.vline.com.au/ booked Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm. Today, it offers contemporary restaurants, After hours by special arrangement. cafes, bars and boutique hotels. It also ACCOMMODATION STUDENT RETREAT hosts a number of activities and events The Department of Rural Health manages including farmers markets, Museum of There is a Student Retreat available for accommodation facilities for students in Australia Democracy at Eureka, Sovereign students at the Ballarat campus. It is a secure Ballarat. Hill, Art Gallery of Ballarat, the Begonia building with swipe card access that has festival, Ballarat Beer festival, Springfest, the Please contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au lounge and dining area, kitchen, lockers, Australian Open Road Cycling Championships for all inquiries. bathroom with shower and study space. along with gigs and concerts. Additionally, 16
Student Accommodation Balanada Close Campus Hospital, BHS Student Accommodation 12 Drummond St South The study space in the student retreat is CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORIES Students are required to comply with the also an after-hours teaching room (known as Students have access to a clinical skills room Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Vic.) p. 299, Tutorial 5). with simulated patient and clinical equipment. http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au as well This Clinical Skills facility is at the Ballarat as University of Melbourne OHSE policies and Security swipe cards will be provided at site guidelines http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/ Clinical School (operated by Deakin) within the orientation. It is accessible 24/7 by swipe card. when riding the bicycles. Ballarat Health Service. COMPUTERS, INTERNET AND IT Please note: Students are not permitted to STUDENT PARKING There is a study space to bring your own use these facilities unsupervised. Students Street parking is available on streets around computer and use the wifi network, should ensure they report any damage to the Hospital and “Dunvegan” but please be alternatively there is 1 computer available. equipment immediately to the Clinical Skills aware of time restrictions. Paid parking is Laboratory Manager, Campus Coordinator or available within the hospital grounds. There is Printing and Scanning: available in the an Administration Officer. no parking available on campus. Student Retreat. Fax: please speak to the RCS staff. LOCKERS Lockers are available to students. They are PARTICIPATION IN LIBRARY located in the Student Retreat. You are to HOSPITAL ACTIVITIES The Ballarat Health Services Library provides a supply your own lock. Allocations will be Your clinical education will be enhanced by fully integrated, high quality, multi-site clinical organised during site orientation. participation in the many regular meetings information service to all staff and students. and activities held at the participating It is located at the BHS Base Hospital, Second BICYCLES hospitals. Meetings and seminars that floor, Cafeteria Building. Bicycle racks are available on campus. All students can attend are posted on campus bicycles must be chained/locked whilst in and student retreat noticeboards and will be More information is available here: storage. Bicycles are stored at owner’s own risk. added to timetables in MD Connect. http://www.bhs.org.au/?q=node/133 For safety and cleanliness reasons bicycles Grand Rounds/Medical Lectures Opening Hours: are not permitted to be taken into or stored 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Thursday around the student residences. Students who Ward Meetings 8.30am - 5.00pm Fridays do not store their bicycles as specified will Other Meetings: There are a number of other receive a maximum of three warnings before educational meetings and functions held To borrow books from the University of the bicycle is confiscated (for return at the end from time to time which will be of benefit, eg. Melbourne library, please click on the library of the student’s residency period). Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation link below: http://library.unimelb.edu.au/ The Department of Rural Health has bicycles (VMPF) Meetings. Borrowed materials are normally delivered available to be borrowed. This includes a lock to the local library within three working days and helmet. Please contact the Facilities and of making the request. The hospital library Services Officer. will notify you when the materials may be collected. Materials should be returned to the Please report lost, stolen or broken bikes to Librarian at the hospital library. the Facilities and Services team immediately. Lost/Broken bicycle cost of replacement of University bicycles will be charged to the hirer. 17
OTHER RESOURCES Medic Aid Medical Clinic EMERGENCY CONTACTS A: 25 Raglan Street, North Ballarat EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES In a life threatening emergency dial 000 first, P: (03) 5332 3355 The Department of Rural Health encourages otherwise contact: (03) 5332 3355 after hours students to look for casual employment. Local Primary Emergency Contact: employment opportunities can be found in NOTE: bulk billing is available for students. 0418 242 180 local papers and online. Ballarat Health Services (Base Hospital) Secondary Emergency Contact: The Courier (newspaper) has a 24-hour Accident and Emergency centre. 8344 6666 http://www.thecourier.com.au/ There is a fee-paying Accident and Emergency centre at St. John of God Private Hospital, OTHER CONTACTS: OMBUDSMAN Drummond Street Ballarat. Poison Information Centre: The Ombudsman provides an independent 13 11 26 point of support to students to raise any SPORTS & FITNESS issues that they may have relating to academic There is an outdoor table tennis available for Police Station: teaching and learning, accommodation or students to use on campus. It is located in the (03) 5336 6000 student wellbeing and assists in improving the Student Retreat and can be wheeled outside Rural Clinical School experience. to be used. Please ensure it is put away when Ballarat Health Services: finished using. (03) 5320 4000 Ombudsman meetings are held once a Semester at each of the Department of There is a number of fitness classes on Centre Against Sexual Assault: Rural Health sites (Ballarat, Shepparton and campus through the year for students, (03) 5320 3933 Wangaratta) during the academic teaching year. for example - yoga, boxing, pilates. Psychiatric Help Line: The Ombudsman for Ballarat is: Additionally, the Health Cup will be a mixed 1300 661 323 Dr Royce Baxter sports event against other University in BSH Adult Mental Health Services: E: roycebaxter2@bigpond.com.au Ballarat. (03) 5320 4100 RURAL GP SERVICES There is also gym discounts for University of Melbourne students. Prices and application The following list details medical services forms can be requested at each site. available at various rural sites. The list is not exhaustive, and students may seek further options through contact with their Sub Dean or the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. Eureka Medical and Dental Centre A: 14 Albert Street, Ballarat P: (03) 5309 1111 NOTE: bulk billing is available for students. 18
BENDIGO Bendigo is Victoria’s fourth largest city with Bendigo is home to a vibrant arts hub and GETTING TO BENDIGO natural bushland entirely surrounding the flourishing food and wine scene set against Strategically located in the Central Highlands town. It has been referred to as “a city within its rich history, grand architecture and Region of Victoria, Bendigo is approximately a forest”. A number of lakes and reservoirs magnificent gardens. The Bendigo Art Gallery 150 kms north-west of Melbourne. Travel time are located within the city, including the is one of Australia’s largest and oldest regional between Bendigo and Melbourne is around most central, Lake Weeroona, which features art galleries with collections dating from 1850s 2 hours. gardens and parkland. Its population is to the present day. around 100,000. Public transport to Bendigo is by train Dozens of smaller studios and galleries can (or v/line coach). It takes around 2 hours. See Bendigo has a rich and prosperous heritage be found in the region along with the famous the VLine website for timetables: dating back to the days when gold was Bendigo Pottery. Bendigo also boasts a range http://www.vline.com.au/ discovered in the area in the 1850s. Since of major events throughout the year which then, Bendigo has been the second highest include the Bendigo International Madison producing goldfield in Australia and remains (biggest cycling & athletic event in Australia), ACCOMMODATION the seventh largest in the world. Bendigo Olive & Food Fiesta, Bendigo Easter The Department of Rural Health manages Festival which includes the Dragon Parade, accommodation bookings for students in It was the place of one of the world’s most Bendigo Fashion Week and various wine and Bendigo. exciting gold rushes, with more gold found produce events such as the Bendigo Heritage here between 1850 and 1900 than anywhere Uncorked Festival. Please contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au else in the world. The city is literally built on for all inquiries. gold, gathered from the rich gold-bearing Please visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au for quartz reefs. People came from across the more information. world to seek their fortune in Bendigo in the mid to late 1800’s and has always been a true multicultural city. 19
Hospital & Campus Student Accommodation Wattle Street CAMPUS FACILITIES To borrow books from the University of http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/ as well as Melbourne library, please click on the library University of Melbourne OHSE policies and TEACHING FACILITIES link below guidelines http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/ Bendigo facilities include the lecture when riding the bicycles. theatre, five large Tutorial Rooms, and five http://library.unimelb.edu.au/ small meeting rooms. Students can make STUDENT PARKING Borrowed materials are normally delivered applications for room bookings via Reception. Street parking is available within a two block to the local library within three working days of making the request. The hospital library radius of both Mercy Street and Lister House COMPUTERS, INTERNET AND IT but please be aware of time restrictions will notify you when the materials may be Students may have access to computers collected. Materials should be returned to the for University email and internet for study Librarian at the hospital library. purposes. Printing and photocopying services are available. Wireless access is available at CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORIES most campuses. Rural Clinical School students located at Students who live in Monash University Bendigo will be provided with procedural skills student accommodation at Lister House, tutorials by Monash University’s Clinical Skills Bendigo will also have access to a computer Manager. Enquiries for access to this service and wireless internet. Access to the University must be made to your allocated subject of Melbourne’s network is configured through coordinator. Eduroam. LOCKERS Word-processing, Photocopying and Lockers are available to students if requested Scanning: available at Bendigo Health before arrival. Please contact reception. Library for 10c per page. See Library staff for payments. BICYCLES Bicycle storage is available at Student LIBRARY accommodation only, no storage available at The Bendigo Health (BH) Library, located at campus or the hospital. All bicycles must be the Bendigo Regional Clinical School enables chained/locked whilst in storage. Bicycles are University of Melbourne students allocated stored at owner’s own risk. to Bendigo to access and borrow books from their collection. The library has a loan For safety and cleanliness reasons bicycles collection of approximately 1,000 books & are not permitted to be taken into or stored 200 hard copy journal titles. The standard around the student residences. Students who loan period is three weeks. Please contact the do not store their bicycles as specified will Bendigo Health Library for further information. receive a maximum of three warnings before the bicycle is confiscated (for return at the end Opening Hours: of the student’s residency period). Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm (after-hours access with Bendigo Health ID swipe card) Students are required to comply with the Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Vic.) p. 299, 20
PARTICIPATION IN HOSPITAL OTHER RESOURCES EMERGENCY CONTACTS ACTIVITIES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES In a life threatening emergency dial 000 first, Your clinical education will be enhanced by The Department of Rural Health encourages otherwise contact: participation in the many regular meetings students to look for casual employment. Local Primary Emergency Contact: and activities held at the participating employment opportunities can be found in 0418 242 180 hospitals. Meetings and seminars that local papers and online. students can attend will be notified via Secondary Emergency Contact: Moodle. The Advertiser (newspaper) - 8344 6666 http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/ Grand Rounds/Medical Lectures OTHER CONTACTS: RURAL GP SERVICES Ward Meetings Poison Information Centre: The following list details medical services 13 11 26 Other Meetings: There are a number of other available at various rural sites. The list is not educational meetings and functions held exhaustive and students may seek further Police Station: from time to time which will be of benefit, eg. options through contact with their Sub Dean (03) 5448 1300 Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation or the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. Bendigo Health: (VMPF) Meetings. Contact reception for assist in finding a local (03) 5454 6000 GP. Bendigo Hospital has a 24 hour Emergency department. Centre Against Sexual Assault: 1800 806 292 (03) 5441 0430 Bendigo Health Adult Mental Health Service: 1300 363 788 (03) 5454 7604 21
SHEPPARTON Shepparton is a major commercial centre, A network of parks, reserves and forests ACCOMMODATION situated within the rich dairying, fruit growing follow the paths of the Goulburn and Broken The Department of Rural Health manages and agricultural region of the Goulburn Valley, Rivers through Shepparton, offering good accommodation facilities for students in with the area responsible for producing bushwalking tracks and picnic spots. Victoria Shepparton. around 25 percent of Victoria’s rural output. Park Lake, constructed in 1920 from a Major food companies in the area include swamp, is located just south of the heart of Please contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au SPC Ardmona and Campbells Soups. It began Shepparton, fronting the main highway and for all inquiries. as a sheep station and river crossing in the featuring walking tracks, bike paths, a skate mid-19th century, before undergoing a major park and boating facilities. Adjacent to the lake CAMPUS FACILITIES transformation as a railway town. Today it is is the Aquamoves health and fitness centre an agricultural and manufacturing centre with which has both indoor and outdoor pools. TEACHING FACILITIES a population of approximately 50,000. Located at Department of Rural Health, Please visit www.greatershepparton.com.au 49 Graham Street, Shepparton. Shepparton offers a range of activities for more information. including the SAM Art Museum, regular live There is: Lecture theatre seating 80, theatre and music performances, cinema, GETTING TO SHEPPARTON boardroom seating approximately 12, library, multi-cultural and Farmer’s Markets Conference Room 1 seating approximately 12, Shepparton is located between Nagambie and and community-based cultural organisations. Conference Room 2 seating approximately 24, Numurkah on the Goulburn Valley Highway There is Moooving Art, an ever changing public Tutorial Room 1 seating approximately 8, and in northern Victoria approximately 181 kms art exhibition of life sized 3D cows. Fibreglass Tutorial Room 2 seating approximately 12. north-northeast of Melbourne. Travel time bovines are scattered throughout Shepparton between Shepparton and Melbourne is Computers, data projectors, smart boards, and surrounding towns in public gardens, around 2 hours. whiteboards, portable x-ray box, video, DVD, playgrounds and businesses and are full of colour, spunk and personality. TV and ZOOM facilities. Public transport to Shepparton is by train (or v/line coach). See the VLine website for Students can make applications for room timetables: http://www.vline.com.au/ bookings via the Room Booking Officer by emailing drh-queries@unimelb.edu.au 22
Student Accommodation Hospital & Campus Graham Street Student Accommodation Kilpatrick Avenue Facilities can be booked between 9.00am - Opening Hours: LOCKERS 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, or after hours by Monday – Friday - 8.30am – 5.00 pm Lockers are available to students. They are special arrangement. Sunday - 2.00pm – 5.00 pm (during semester) located outside the student lounge. Contact the Facilities and Services Officer for more STUDENT HUB NOTE: Extended hours offered during the information. Located at the Department of Rural Health, examination periods. 49 Graham Street, Shepparton. To borrow books from the University of BICYCLES Melbourne library, please click on the library Bicycle racks are available on campus. All Facilities include two fully networked link below. https://library.unimelb.edu.au/ bicycles must be chained/locked whilst in computers (one of which has GVH access), storage. Bicycles are stored at owner’s own risk. internet access and printing facilities. Borrowed materials are normally delivered Students can access the student hub 24 hours to the local library within three working days For safety and cleanliness reasons bicycles a day, 7 days a week with a swipe card. Swipe of making the request. The hospital library are not permitted to be taken into or stored card access is provided by the Facilities and will notify you when the materials may be around the student residences. Students who Services Officer. collected. Materials should be returned to the do not store their bicycles as specified will Librarian at the hospital library. receive a maximum of three warnings before COMPUTERS, INTERNET AND IT the bicycle is confiscated (for return at the end Students may have access to computers CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORIES of the student’s residency period). for University email and internet for study Located on the grounds of GV Health, purposes. Printing and photocopying services The Department of Rural Health has bicycles the high fidelity clinical skills laboratory are available. Wireless access is available at available to be borrowed. This includes a lock comprises a meeting and tutorial room, 2 most campuses. and helmet. Please contact the Facilities and clinical skills rooms and a simulated patient Services Officer. Word processing, photocopying, with video camera and computer controlled transparencies and scanning: available at GV environment. Computers, data projectors, Please report lost, stolen or broken bikes to Health Library. Charges may apply. whiteboards, smart boards, video, DVD, TV, the Facilities and Services team immediately. video ZOOM facilities are also available. Lost/Broken bicycle cost of replacement of Printing: available at the Department of Rural University bicycles will be charged to the hirer. Health student lounge For access, students can make arrangements with the Clinical Skills Laboratory Manager. Students are required to comply with the LIBRARY The clinical skills laboratory is manned Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Vic.) p. 299, Goulburn Valley Health’s Library borders the between 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday, http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au as well Clinical Skills Laboratory and offers a loan or after hours by special arrangement. as University of Melbourne OHSE policies and collection of approximately 5,000 books and guidelines http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/ Please note: Students are not permitted to use 200 journal titles. The standard loan period is when riding the bicycles. these facilities unsupervised. Students should two weeks, with reference collection material ensure they report any damage to equipment available for overnight loan. GV Health’s immediately to the Clinical Skills Laboratory Library has 12 computers with internet access, Manager. photocopy facilities and study areas. 23
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