Rural Clinical School

The Rural Clinical School is located at four large regional centres in country Victoria - Shepparton, Wangaratta, Ballarat and Bendigo.
The Rural Clinical School - Shepparton is home to the Doctor of Medicine Rural Pathway.
As a student at the Rural Clinical School you will train in our associated regional hospitals.
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Shepparton
The Rural Clinical School - Shepparton is adjacent to Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health).
This is where students undertake the Doctor of Medicine Rural Pathway program.
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Wangaratta
The Rural Clinical School - Wangaratta ('The Chalet') is adjacent to Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW). NHW acts as a regional referral hospital for more complex patients from Bright, Mansfield, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Yarrawonga, Euroa, Benalla and Chiltern.
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Ballarat
The Rural Clinical School - Ballarat ('Dunvegan') is adjacent to Grampians Health - Victoria's second largest regional health service.
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Bendigo
Rural Clinical School - Bendigo students attend tutorials and other teaching sessions at the Monash University Bendigo Regional Clinical School which is located on site at Bendigo Health.
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Student Accommodation
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Ballarat
Ballarat is located 110km from Melbourne. It is renowned for its gold and architectural heritage and for Sovereign Hill, a replica gold rush town with 1850s streets, shops and mines.
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Shepparton
Shepparton area features superb food and wine, a diversity of cultural, outdoor and sporting activities and many attractions and activities, including an art gallery, regular live theatre and music performances, cinema, library and community-based cultural organisations.
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Wangaratta
Wangaratta is situated in the heart of the north east Victorian internationally acclaimed gourmet food and wine region and on the doorstep of the Victorian Alps.
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Benalla
Surrounded by parkland and walking tracks, the Lake Benalla is popular for swimming and boating. You can wander through the immaculate parks and gardens, view contemporary Australian art at the Benalla Art Gallery .
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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.
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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 will be offering a Rural Pathway option within the Doctor of Medicine, where training for the entire degree will be conducted in rural Victoria.

Students completing rural placements face a range of unique stressors and challenges. Fortunately there are a variety of support services available for current University of Melbourne students to access and stay well. Services are accessible across rural campus locations, as well as at the Parkville campus.
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Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (rural)
Your time in the Rural Clinical School provides terrific opportunities to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. For some it can also prove challenging for a variety of reasons. The service can be accessed for a range of individualised support, from discussing strategies to stay well, study pressures, referral to other support providers, isolation, relationship issues, to concerns regarding mental health, bullying or harassment in the medicine environment, or life in general.
As a student with the RCS, you can access free health and wellbeing support from a qualified practitioner (Psychologist or Social Worker) providing short to medium term social, psychological, and emotional support.Students may arrange an appointment with the rural based Health and Wellbeing Practitioner via a secure
You are welcome to contact us with any queries, to schedule an appointment directly, or if having difficulties with the booking system:
Lisa Power
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Wangaratta, Shepparton, Echuca & ERC
PH: 0435 588 863
E: lisa.power@unimelb.edu.auDr Hannah Sloan
Mon, Tues, alt. Wed
Bendigo & Ballarat
PH: 0428 933 952
E: hannah.sloan@unimelb.edu.auFor further information about other support services, see your student handbook or click below.
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Stop 1
Stop 1 is a directory where students can find information and student services whether online, on the phone or in person. Stop 1 can help you with admissions, enrolment, course planning, administration, support services and skills and development. For further information call P: 13 MELB (13 6352) or click below.
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Financial Aid
Student Support Financial Aid provides student loans, advice and advocacy around Government student payments, grants based on financial need (including housing/rent assistance grants) and welfare support. You may book an appointment to speak with a specialist staff member.
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Housing
Student Housing provides support in arranging temporary accommodation, tenancy advice or emergency accommodation.
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Student Equity and Disability Support (SEDS)
Student Equity and Disability Support is available for students who may require reasonable and equitable adjustments to their studies due to disability and/or health conditions. Adjustments may include Alternative Exam Arrangements (AEA) or Academic Adjustment Plans (AAP). Students must register with SEDS in order to be considered for any academic or exam related adjustments. This can be done through Stop 1 and involves a face to face or phone meeting with an Adviser.
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Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
The Counselling and Psychological Services are based in Parkville, though offer phone sessions for students based rurally. Appointments for individual counselling sessions can be made online or via phone. Students may also wish to access the range of online resources available, including information regarding different mental health issues, audio tracks and interactive online programs. For more information about these services, call CAPS on: 61 (3) 8344 6927 or click below:

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