Welcome to the Department of Rural Health
Professor Julian Wright
Our Department provides professional health education and research training in a rural context. Based at Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley, we have major nodes at Ballarat and Wangaratta and associations with nearly 40 smaller towns in rural Victoria.
"Excellence and equity in Rural Health through education, research and engagement"
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Rural Clinical School
Providing students with an excellent medical education and a rewarding rural experience.
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University Department of Rural Health (UDRH)
The UDRH focuses on Student Placements (Going Rural Health), Aboriginal Health and Research.
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Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub
Providing support and education to medical students, interns and trainees to help create a sustainable future rural medical workforce.
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Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health
Improving sexual and reproductive health in the regions that we serve.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have something to suit your needs and schedule. With the highest teaching evaluations in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences we are proud to offer our coursework and short course programs to our leaders and future leaders.
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Degrees
The graduate coursework and research degrees offered by Melbourne Medical School are the perfect way to begin or progress your career.
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Short Courses
Our short courses are designed to keep you up to date with the latest research and information.
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Current Student Resources
Further information for all students in the Melbourne Medical School, including Doctor of Medicine students, plus links to University student resources.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
Rural Background
Information for prospective students who have lived in a rural/regional area for 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively since birth.
Rural Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine
As part of the University of Melbourne’s commitment to rural health, the Melbourne Medical School in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offers a Rural Pathway option within the Doctor of Medicine, where training for the entire degree will be conducted in rural Victoria.
The University of Melbourne is a globally engaged, comprehensive, research-intensive university uniquely positioned to respond to the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.
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Research Themes
Our research is encompassed within several broad research themes. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
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Research Groups
An overview of the research interests within the department and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
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Research and Evaluation Services
The Department of Rural Health is committed to rural health and the health needs of communities in the Ballarat and Goulburn Murray regions.
Thank you for engaging with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences. As a friend and supporter of this faculty you will help create scholarships for our students, support groundbreaking research, and build important partnerships and support community engagement.
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Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
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Student Ambassadors
The MMSSA program is designed to promote understanding of the role of public contribution among the student body and develop a culture of mutual support that endures throughout the lives of graduates.
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Support
We are grateful for the many ways in which our alumni and donors support the work of the Faculty.
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Partners
Our key partnerships.
Outlook Rural Health Club and Moovin Health Club
Outlook Rural Health Club is a multidisciplinary student organisation of the University of Melbourne, committed to raising awareness of the health needs of rural and remote Australia with a particular focus on Indigenous health.
Shepparton
General enquiries: +61 3 5823 4500
Fax: +61 3 5823 4555
Email: drh-queries@unimelb.edu.au
Department of Rural Health
University of Melbourne
49 Graham Street
PO Box 6500
SHEPPARTON VIC 3632
Campus Map (PDF format)
Wangaratta
General enquiries: +61 3 5823 4506
Fax: +61 3 5721 9184
Email: drh-queries@unimelb.edu.au
Department of Rural Health
University of Melbourne
"The Chalet",
Docker Street
WANGARATTA Vic 3676
Ballarat
General enquiries: +61 3 4301 6800
Fax: +61 3 5332 4519
Email: drh-queries@unimelb.edu.au
Department of Rural Health
University of Melbourne
"Dunvegan"
806 Mair Street
BALLARAT VIC 3350
Bendigo
General enquiries: +61 3 5823 4500
Fax: +61 3 5823 4555
Email: drh-queries@unimelb.edu.au