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Third year MD Rural Stream (MDRS) students have officially commenced their rural clinical training, beginning an intensive first week designed to build confidence, capability and connection to local health services.<\/p>\n
Students based in the Riverland, Barossa, Hills Mallee Fleurieu and Greater Green Triangle were welcomed by academic leaders, educators and Flinders support staff before immersing themselves in hands-on clinical skills training.<\/p>\n
Early sessions focused on professionalism, wellbeing, and the expectations of rural clinical practice, alongside orientation to local hospitals and health networks.<\/p>\n
A key highlight of the week was a comprehensive clinical skills program, where students rotated through practical stations covering essential procedures such as suturing, intravenous cannulation, injections, infection prevention and control, airway management, and basic life support. Simulation-based learning and theatre-based training, including scrubbing, gowning and gloving, provided students with valuable exposure to real-world clinical environments.<\/p>\n
Students also engaged in interprofessional learning, hospital tours, and discussions on rural medical practice, reinforcing the importance of teamwork, communication and continuity of care in regional settings.<\/p>\n
The week concluded with a welcome dinner at all regional sites, offering students the opportunity to connect with peers and educators as they begin their rural medical journey.<\/p>\n
This foundational week marks the start of students developing the clinical skills, professional identity and community connections essential to thriving in rural and regional healthcare.<\/p>\n
This is the last year of the MDRS, previously PRCC and in 2027, the SA Rural Medical (SARM) Program students will begin clinical training in their third year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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