The weather over the last few weeks has been rather unlike what would be expected in spring. Spring should be bbq weather, so with that in mind a farewell for the Year 4C Bairnsdale medical students was planned and, as has been the case lately, the usually beautiful Gippsland weather turned on us.

Despite this, and with a couple of minor modifications, the students were farewelled in style by staff and others who had played an important part in the program throughout the year. Rain and cool temperatures didn’t dampen the enjoyment we all had and it is with a mixture of sadness and optimism that the 2013 student cohort was farewelled and sent on their way with our best wishes and hopes that we see them again in Gippsland, perhaps as practising doctors.

David Campbell, Director, and Marnie Connolly, the Academic Coordinator of the Year 4C program at Bairnsdale, congratulated the students for their hard work and commitment throughout the year and thanked all staff for their valuable contributions to the ongoing success of the integrated program in East Gippsland.

Each student was invited to give a vignette of one occasion they remember about their year. The guests were engaged with stories of humour, compassion, humility and generosity.

We look forward to following the students in their progress. They will be missed by everyone.

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