MEDICAL students from seven universities have visited three western region communities as part of the national Go Rural campaign.
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The campaign encourages young health professionals to consider a career in regional and remote Australia.
NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) hosted the visitors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 26, 27, 28) in partnership with Rural Health Workforce Australia.
Fifteen students from the universities of Sydney, Newcastle, New England, James Cook, Western Sydney, Notre Dame and the Australian National University took part in the trip to Mudgee, Dunedoo and Gulgong.
Their itinerary included talks with GPs and representatives of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a clinical skills workshop, farm excursion and dinner hosted by members of the NSW Country Women's Association.
RDN chief executive officer Dr Ian Cameron said the campaign aimed to address the shortage of medical professionals in rural NSW by showcasing the professional and lifestyle rewards of rural medicine.
"We want young doctors to see how the country is a great place to raise a family and connect with a community that values their skills," he said.
On Sunday morning the students were scheduled to hear from junior doctors and members of the Future Leaders Group from Dubbo and Orange. The group serves as an adviser to the Western NSW Local Health District.
