Moving into medicine the Mildura way
One of the current Mildura students, Tom Kavanagh (Year 4) demonstrates an ear examination in the sim lab to a potential doctor.
Early in June, Mildura Regional Clinical School opened its doors to more than 25 school students, their families and careers advisors, for the annual information evening for aspiring medical students.
Guest speakers included Head of the School of Rural Health, Professor Judi Walker, Mildura Director, Associate Professor Fiona Wright and Juliet Baxter from MBBS admissions Clayton, who gave a very informative and engaging presentation on the pathways into health sciences at Monash.
A range of current medical students and one recent graduate also spoke on their experiences, a privilege enjoyed by those attending.
The students were fantastic ambassadors for Monash University and its medical program and spent considerable time talking with families and students over supper about medicine as a career. The students helped run simulation demonstrations in conjunction with Howard, Jenny and Kristi, Mildura’s formidable simulation /skills lab team.
Thanks for their involvement go to Elliot, Amy, Scott, Charles, Fiona, Thomas Hannah, Steph, Amy (some of the current medical students) and Georgia, a recent Graduate, as well as the staff from Mildura Regional Clinical School.
Of the 45 evaluations completed on the night, 24 were from the secondary students. Overwhelmingly, the highlights of the evening were skills lab / practical work, and the opportunity to meet current students and hear their stories.
Paired questions to students and parents were asked as to whether the information evening has affected career choices. Obviously it has for some, with this response from one parent: “She definitely knows what she wants to do now – I know from the smile on her face!”
The majority response to “which university / course do you intend to apply for” was Monash Medicine, or variations of medicine.