School of Rural Health
Overview
The School of Rural Health was established in 2001 as the Rural Clinical School for the University of Sydney, as part of the Federal Government’s Regional Health Strategy. It has campuses in Dubbo and Orange, and maintains associated facilities in Bathurst.
The School is focused on providing teaching for medical students in rural communities and has a commitment to establish and maintain academic resources in rural and remote NSW.
It provides leadership and strategic direction for the Medical School's rural health initiative and has links to communities, industry, health services, professional organisations and other health science faculties involved in rural education.
The mission
The mission of the School of Rural Health is to contribute to the improved recruitment and retention of doctors in rural and remote Australia by providing medical education in rural regions.
This will be achieved by offering accessible and flexible medical training programs of high quality and relevance, by conducting research to improve rural health and practice, by engaging effectively in regional governmental professional and community consultations and initiatives, and by assisting in the development of rural health policies.
Specific objectives
Specific objectives of the School are to:
- increase opportunities for medical students to complete training in rural communities;
- promote a positive attitude to rural lifestyle and practice among medical students;
- promote and support rural teachers and teaching;
- develop research capacity in rural areas;
- undertake research to improve the health of rural residents, and rural health practice.
The establishment of a research entity to attract infrastructure funding and develop a common research agenda will further enhance the School's reputation and contribution.
The School provides professional and collegiate support for academic and general staff of the School and ensures there is a critical mass of such staff across the School's campuses to ensure sustainability of the educational, research and development programs.
Contact details
Associate Professor Tony Brown
Associate Dean & Head of School
School of Rural Health
PO Box 1043
11 Moran Drive
Dubbo NSW 2830
Phone: +61 2 6885-7977
Fax: +61 2 6885-7979
Email:
Ms Averil Gillham
Executive Officer
School of Rural Health
PO Box 1043
11 Moran Drive
Dubbo NSW 2830
Phone: + 61 2 6885 7980
Fax: + 61 2 6885 7979
Mob: 0428 675 139
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