Graduate School of Medicine to host information sessions

Jan 12, 2005

Prospective students interested in pursuing a career in medicine will have the opportunity to attend a series of Information Sessions at the University of Wollongong’s Shoalhaven and Wollongong campuses next week, designed to equip applicants with the information they will need to apply to UOW’s Graduate School of Medicine (GSM).

The GSM is currently undergoing accreditation from the Australian Medical Council for a graduate entry-level medical degree designed to produce excellent medical practitioners who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for patients in all geographic settings, but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.

Foundation Dean of the Graduate School of Medicine, Professor John Hogg, said the information sessions would provide prospective applicants with details and advice about studying a medical degree at UOW.

“The Medical School was founded for a number of reasons, one of the most important being the chance to offer more doctors and opportunities to regional, rural and remote Australia,” he said.

“The information sessions will outline to the Illawarra and Shoalhaven what these opportunities are and provide assistance to those interested in a career in medicine.”

Attendees at the sessions will be able to gain detailed information on the School and its curriculum, the admission process, important dates for applications and the GAMSAT exam (the main admission test for all Medical Schools) which closes at the end of this month.

The Medical School’s objectives will be outlined as well as how its mission will be achieved through an outcomes-focussed, clinically-guided curriculum that is complemented by clinical skills laboratory instructional experiences, and the provision of community-based, clinically-focused educational opportunities.

Such opportunities will include placements in general practice and specialists’ surgeries, large and small hospitals, and community agencies. Prospective students will also receive a presentation from a local GP and have an opportunity to speak with clinicians and other staff from UOW’s Graduate School of Medicine.

Wollongong Campus: Tuesday 17 January from 6.30 – 8.30pm in the UniCentre Function Rooms, Bldg 11. (Parking available in the Main Carpark, entry via Western Gate)

Shoalhaven Campus: Thursday 19 January from 6.30 – 8.30pm in the Main Lecture Theatre in the Ray Cleary Building. (Parking available in front of building)

Bookings for the sessions are essential. Please call 1300 367 869 or e-mail uniadvice@uow.edu.au to reserve a place.

**For further information contact Emily Christofides on 0403068069 or visit Graduate School of Medicine

For more information, contact:

media@uow.edu.au
University of Wollongong
Ph: (02) 4221 5942; fax (02) 4221 3128