AMSA Rural Health

✨ MERCH PRE-ORDER ✨

AMSA Rural now has quarter zip sweaters available for pre-order! You can order yours through the link below, or find it on the AMSA website under 'Merchandise'. Available to order until the 26th of July, so get in quick!

https://amsa.org.au/product/amsa-rural-health-quarter-zip-sweater/

Let us know what other merch items you'd like to see!

Join us tomorrow night!

AMSA Rural x RDN - Cadetship Info Night
Jun 4, 2024 07:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

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https://notredame-au.zoom.us/j/84252951282

Meeting ID: 842 5295 1282
Passcode: 307433

Hi All! As we creep towards the application date, AMSA Rural Health in collaboration with the NSW Rural Doctor Network is bringing you an information session on medical officer cadetships!

What is a medical officer cadetship you ask❓ RDN, on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Health, offers cadetships to medical students interested in undertaking a medical career in rural NSW 🩺. Successful applicants receive up to $15,000 per year for the final two years of their medical degree and in return, they agree to undertake two of the first three years of their hospital training in an eligible rural NSW hospital 🏥.

Interested? Excited? Want to Learn More?!

Come along online on the 4th of June at 7pm AEST 🕖 to learn more about the program, hear great stories from current and past cadets 🧑‍⚕️, and ask any questions you may have about applications or many of the other cadetship benefits 🏡!

Reconciliation Week reminds us to stand united in supporting the rights of First Nations peoples.

Let’s speak out, listen and work towards a future of equality and respect.

Hi All! As we creep towards the application date, AMSA Rural Health in collaboration with the NSW Rural Doctor Network is bringing you an information session on medical officer cadetships!

What is a medical officer cadetship you ask❓ RDN, on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Health, offers cadetships to medical students interested in undertaking a medical career in rural NSW 🩺. Successful applicants receive up to $15,000 per year for the final two years of their medical degree and in return, they agree to undertake two of the first three years of their hospital training in an eligible rural NSW hospital 🏥.

Interested? Excited? Want to Learn More?!

Come along online on the 4th of June at 7pm AEST 🕖 to learn more about the program, hear great stories from current and past cadets 🧑‍⚕️, and ask any questions you may have about applications or many of the other cadetship benefits 🏡!

Meet Lily - Events Officer 🌻🎉

Hi! My name’s Lily and I’m AMSA Rural Health’s 2024 Social Rep.

I am really invested in learning more about rural health and giving others the opportunity to learn too, and hope to run some events that allow for this to happen!

These are just a few pictures from my rural expeditions so far, and I hope to be able to share many more with you over the year!

Meet Lois - ARCSSS Project Officer 🌻🌾  
 
Hi, I’m Lois. I’m from Albury-Wodonga and I’m super excited to be part of AMSA Rural Health.  
 
I’ve always been passionate about the disparities in rural & remote areas especially in the field of sexual and reproductive health. 
 
I would love to improve awareness and access to credible research in rural health.

Meet Benyamin - ARCSSS Project Officer! 🌾🚜 
 
Benyamin is a MD3 student at Deakin University. He is currently undertaking his clinical years at Ballarat Base Hospital and is excited about the opportunity to explore regional and rural Australia. 
 
His aspiration is to become an Internist, with a particular focus on behavioral and lifestyle medicine.

Meet Katie - Mentoring Officer! 🌻🐴 
 
Hi everyone my name is Katie and I am one of the Mentoring Project Officers for AMSA Rural this year!  
 
I am a country girl having grown up in the Pilbara and am currently completing my MD3 in the beautiful Kimberly based out of Derby Hospital!  
 
I have quickly fallen in love with the nature of rural medicine and hope to continue onto Rural Generalism and GP Obstetrics!

Meet Kiana - Sponsorship Officer! 🌾🤠

I grew up as an active member of a rural community in a small town called Mundubbera in the North Burnett region of Queensland.

From a young age I have been interested in health and have recognised the disparities facing rural communities. After I graduate, I plan to return to small communities and help reduce some of these health disparities the best I can.

I’m passionate about helping those with no rural experience to understand the rural healthcare system and how it may differ to what they are used to, and to realise the opportunities that rural health has to offer.

Meet Mads - Publication Officer! 🌻🤠

Hello all! My name is Mads, and I’m your AMSA Rural Publications officer for 2024!

I’m currently heading into my second year of medical school at the University of Sydney, and will be completing my entire four years of the degree in Dubbo NSW. I spent most of my childhood in Mildura VIC, and growing up in a regional town allowed me an insight into the differences in resources and healthcare we face as opposed to the big cities. I wanted to do my part, so here I am!

I’m not quite sure what sort of doctor I’d like to end up as, to be honest. So many fields are interesting to me. Oncology, gynaecology, public health? Something else entirely? Who knows! I’m just vibing, and there’s plenty of time to figure that stuff out, right? ... Right? Guys?

Meet Seamus - Project Officer! 🌻🚜

Hi, I’m Seamus, and It’s my pleasure and privilege to be a project officer for AMSA Rural in 2024! I’m a current MD1 at Notre Dame Fremantle. I grew up in Mullewa (WA), which means ‘place of fog’ in the language of the Wajarri Yamatji people.

I’m passionate about access to quality mental health services for people from rural and isolated areas, and have worked as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in various inpatient facilities. I look forward to working with my fellow project officers and AMSA rural to continue to improve the outcomes of people outside our Metro areas.

🌟 Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟 Ready for a unique adventure? Join us in the Kimberley, WA, to explore remote medicine and soak in the beauty of Broome. 🏥🌅 Apply now for an unforgettable experience! 🐊🐪

Apply here! ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10673Hdc1uVDbJxcYFDMuAKtfos-36ysmeYXI8NeKZNs/edit

Meet Sam - Treasurer! 🌾🤠💰

Hi, my name is Sam and I am AMSA Rural’s 2024 Treasurer. I grew up in Narrogin - a rural town in the wheat belt of WA before moving to Albany (large regional town) for high school then moved to Perth to study Anatomy and economics at UWA. I am now in my first year of MD at uni Melb and I am incredibly excited to start my medicine journey.

As the treasurer for AMSA rural this year I hope to help facilitate the outreach programs we have planned assist in providing funding to support and grow the group.

Rural health is incredibly important to me and I hope to be able to show many of my peers how great life in the country as a health care professional can be.

Meet Dom - Vice Rural Chair! 🌾🚜

Hello, I’m Dom and I’m AMSA Rural’s Vice Chair Internal for 2024! I’m a Sydney born metro student who has come to medicine from Physiotherapy. I was fortunate to have many positive childhood experiences on my Grandads property in the Illawarra (Kangaroo Valley). This exposure to rural life and rural communities developed my love for the country. I love the lifestyle that country life offers and hope to mix that with my surfing to one day practice as a GP, potentially on the Regional South Coast. 
 
I came to Medicine motivated to extend my scope of practice from Physiotherapy, with the intention to deliver more holistic patient care in rural communities. My career aspirations are to be a Rural Generalist – I’m excited to see where this journey takes me!

Meet Kate - Rural Vice Chair! 🌻🚜

G’day, My name is Kate and I’m your AMSA Rural Vice Chair for 2024.

A little bit about me, I am originally from Port Macquarie on NSW’s Mid North Coast and I’m currently in my second year studying Medicine at the University of Notre Dame. I come from a background of GP management and GP recruitment and relationship management before starting my medical studies.

I’ve got a keen interest in pursuing rural generalism and general practice moving forward and strongly believe in focusing healthcare towards our regional and remote communities. Rural healthcare is a passion of mine and I feel delighted that I will be able to work with and alongside so many likeminded students within the AMSA Rural community.

Meet Charli - 2024 Rural Chair 🤠🌾

G’day and welcome to AMSA Rural Health 2024. My name is Charli and I am so excited to be the incoming Rural Chair!

Originally from a coastal rural town in south WA, I am about to commence postgrad MD2 at UNDS. With an undergraduate background in nursing, I am passionate about all things rural healthcare, with a particular interest in primary care and obstetrics. I can’t wait to see what our team achieves this year!

Stop Beating Around the Bush- EPISODE 2

Let’s hear from Irene Roy on her experience in the 🩺Bonded Medical Program🩺

🌟 Join us at the Rural Training Pathways Congress 2023: Rural Health Futures.

🏥 With two streams for Stakeholder Organisations and Aspiring Rural Clinicians, this event has something for everyone involved in rural health.

Enjoy:
🚢 Networking with rural health professionals
🍇 Locally produced wine
🍽️ Good food and conversations
🎯 Register at monash.edu/rural-training-pathways-congress

Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Tickets just $50 for students, $150 for Interns and pre-vocational Doctors, and $200 for Registrars, Consultants and organisation representatives!
Presented by the Gippsland Regional Training Hub and Monash Rural Health
Monash University School of Rural Health

Stop Beating Around the Bush- EPISODE 1

Let’s hear from Dr Kai and Dr Avyinaeesh on their experience as international students going rural

Get ready for part 2 of our 🎉 Specialties in Rural 🎉 webinar tomorrow! You'll be hearing from a variety of different doctors about rural training pathways ranging from surgery to anaesthesia.

📆 Thurs 5th Oct
⏲️ 6-7pm AEST

➡️ follow the FB event page to get the zoom link!

🌼✅️ Thank you everyone who attended last week's webinar and we hope you're excited for the final instalment this coming week! 👋👋

We've got an amazing line-up of speakers for this 📆 Thursday 5th October 6-7PM AEST 📆‼️🧪

🩺Dr Greg - Anaesthetist
🩺Dr Mazahir - Emergency
🩺Dr Jade - Gen Med Physician
🩺Dr Miste - Surgical

➡️ follow us on our Facebook event page to get the zoom link!

See you all here!

‼️⚠️ Calling anyone interested in rural specialty pathways allowing you to train rural and work rural ⚠️‼️
Join us and our amazing line-up of doctors to learn about the rural training pathways for specialties and what you should start doing now ✅️

⏰️ 6-7PM AEST
📆 28th September
Follow our event page to learn more!

‼️Keen to hear about how to train and work as a specialist in rural areas across Australia? You've come to the right place ✅️

AMSA Rural Health presents 🌼Specialties in Rural 🌼 (2 webinars)

Instead of needing to go metro as part of your specialist training, hear from doctors ranging from surgeons, anesthetists to general physicians about how to train rural and do it well! 👏🥳

📅 Thursday 28th September 2023 (part 1) AND
📅 Thursday 5th October 2023 (part 2)
🕚 6-7pm AEST
🌎 on zoom - to be posted.

In the first webinar (28th Sept), we've got an amazing line-up of speakers, with thanks to the Regional Training Hubs:
🩺Dr Jackie (from Western Australia) - Paediatrics
🩺 Dr Maddie (from Victoria) - Psychiatry
🩺 Dr Sean (from Queensland) - General Medicine.

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️The Thursday after (Oct 5th) will focus on rural training pathways to become a surgeon! 🏞🌋

‼️Keen to hear about how to train and work as a specialist in rural areas across Australia? You've come to the right place ✅️

AMSA Rural Health presents 🌼Specialties in Rural 🌼 (2 webinars)

Instead of needing to go metro as part of your specialist training, hear from doctors ranging from surgeons, anesthetists to general physicians about how to train rural and do it well! 👏🥳

📅 Thursday 28th September 2023 (part 1) AND
📅 Thursday 5th October 2023 (part 2)
🕚 6-7pm AEST
🌎 on zoom - to be posted.

In the first webinar (28th Sept), we've got an amazing line-up of speakers, with thanks to the Regional Training Hubs:
🩺Dr Jackie (from Western Australia) - Paediatrics
🩺 Dr Maddie (from Victoria) - Psychiatry
🩺 Dr Sean (from Queensland) - General Medicine.

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️The Thursday after (Oct 5th) will focus on rural training pathways to become a surgeon! 🏞🌋

https://facebook.com/events/s/amsa-rural-health-specialties-/1788646968251887/?mibextid=RQdjqZ

AMSA Rural Health 2024 Committee Applications ❗️NOW OPEN❗️

AMSA Rural Health is a national Australian body that represents rural medical students with the aim to advocate for better rural health outcomes.

👉🏼Applications for the EXECUTIVE TEAM will be be open until 4th of October 11:59pm 2023.

👉🏼Applications for AMSA Rural Chair is in a separate form: https://bit.ly/AMSAGroupsApplication

👉🏼Applications for the GENERAL COMMITTEE will be be open until 18th of October 11:59pm 2023.

We hope to see you on the team!!