One of the simulation teaching rooms at the University of Sydney School of Rural Health in Dubbo.
The University of Sydney School of Rural Health in Dubbo will open its doors to the community on Saturday, 19 September, offering the opportunity to explore Dubbo’s very own medical school.
Now offering the University of Sydney’s entire four-year postgraduate Doctor of Medicine program, the Open Day will give visitors the chance to tour the campus, meet staff, learn about entry pathways and admissions, and discover what it’s like to study medicine in Dubbo.
Visitors will be able to explore the School’s state-of-the-art teaching facilities including learning studios, tutorial and lecture rooms, anatomy lab, simulation teaching rooms and recreational amenities such as the new Student Centre.
This year marks 25 years of rural medical education at the University of Sydney’s School of Rural Health, highlighting its longstanding commitment to building the future rural medical workforce.
Almost 100 medical students are currently studying through the School of Rural Health in Dubbo. The program provides students with a broad understanding of rural life, the health needs of rural communities, and the organisation and delivery of rural and remote health services.
With the goal of encouraging more practitioners to pursue careers in rural and remote medicine, the University offers dedicated pathways for Indigenous students and those from rural backgrounds.
Only 24 students are admitted each year offering a more personalised study experience, with increased face-to-face time with clinicians and tutors. Dubbo students gain as much hands-on experience as possible, encounter a diverse range of clinical cases, and have greater opportunities to become involved in patient care.
The School of Rural Health Open Day will be held from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, 19 September. The School is located at 4 Moran Drive, Dubbo, opposite Dubbo Private Hospital.