Category Archives: Shannon, Doctor: Orange, NSW

Squeezing more out of life in Orange

In early January, I started work as one of the new interns at Orange Health Service in New South Wales. It was a moment that I have been looking forward to since entering medical school but despite having had a … Continue reading

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Med student savours rural experience

Now that the medical exams are over, a new life starts for me as an intern next year. The fondest memories of my time as a student have certainly come from rural and remote Australia. Whilst at uni, I was lucky enough to earn … Continue reading

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Nothing beats RAW experience

Every year I look forward to one weekend a little more than the others. It is a weekend where I am able to show my peers the type of life they could live if they worked in the bush. It’s the Rural … Continue reading

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Learn about life, medicine and more in Katherine

One thing that older medical students look forward to is their elective term. For me, that was spent at Katherine in the Northern Territory. What an experience! My time at the local hospital gave me hands-on learning as part of a team – so … Continue reading

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The high country beckons

As I write this I am staring up at the Victorian Alps with the noise of the Murray River behind me and nothing but beautiful countryside in between. I am in Walwa, a small country town in north east Victoria.  … Continue reading

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Reflections on a rural placement

One thing that many medical students look forward to during their studies is their elective term.  It is a time during their studies where they can go to anywhere in the world to study and practise the skills we have … Continue reading

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Great training in the bush

My last eight weeks are living proof that you get top-notch training in the bush. Having been attached to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit at the local hospital here in Albury Wodonga has been a real eye opener for me.

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Being part of a team

“I feel more free to ask consultants and registrars questions and to provide my input into the management of our patients” Continue reading

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