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Rural Clinical School Wagga Wagga Campus NEWSLETTER August 2013
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Welcome A/Prof John Preddy Christmas in July Welcome—Simone Wright GP Placements Congratulations Dr Elliott-Rudder Football Final Roundup Get Excited for RAW Lost Something? Babysitting Calendar of Events
CONTACTS Head of Campus A/Prof John Preddy j.preddy@unsw.edu.au, 6933 5171
Administration Officer Melissa Denton m.denton@unsw.edu.au, 6933 5146
Administration Assistants Lyn Arthur l.arthur@unsw.edu.au, 6933 5142 Margaret Tenison m.tenison@unsw.edu.au, 6933 5111 Simone Wright Simone.wright@unsw.edu.au, 6933 5137
P.O. Box 5695 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Phone: 02 6933 5111 Fax: 02 6933 5100 http://rcs.med.unsw.edu.au/
The last couple of months have been fairly quiet at the Rural Clinical School, everyone seems to be surviving winter and our students seem to be very busy and happy with their educational programs. Last weekend I played host to just over half of our student body for Christmas in July which was extremely successful. This is an event I would like to repeat on an annual basis. Also, two weeks ago we were fortunate enough to participate in a multidisciplinary teaching exercise with the Rural Clinical Students from Albury and Vet Science students from CSU investigating Zoonoses, which is obviously relevant to both specialties. Next year’s Intern placements have been allocated at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and I’m pleased to report that 10 of our final year students have accepted Intern placements. I understand also that a large proportion of the University of Notre Dame students will remain in Wagga Wagga for Internship in 2014. It is extremely pleasing that so many of our students have applied to continue their medical training in the region. Everybody sees this as a win-win situation. It is certainly very positive for long term recruitment of medical practitioners to regional Australia. The upcoming few months will be extremely busy. In September we have the Year VI final exams, in November we will be running the Phase 2 exams and fifth year exams. On December 6, fingers crossed, all our final year students will graduate and commence Internship in January next year. John Preddy, Head of Campus
Christmas in July— at the Preddy’s A great number of students along with Kylie Pleming and some turkey were all out at the ranch of John Preddy on Saturday, July 27. The chill was kept at bay by the bonfire and the warm mulled wine. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the event is now firmly in next year’s calendar. It was an excellent evening by all accounts though there were no presents, possibly due to Mrs Claus being in attendance and not her husband, Santa.
Student Feedback: “Phenomenal evening, we’re all appreciative of Kylie and Dr Preddy for their organisation and generosity” “ Real Christmas is not that good in December!” “Excellent evening—great food and very Christmassy” “”Mulled wine!!”
WELCOME: Simone Wright, Administrative Assistant Wagga Wagga Campus The Rural Clinical School would like to introduce and welcome Simone to the Clinical School. Simone will be supporting the Paediatrics and Women’s Health team at the Wagga Campus. Born and bred in Newcastle, Simone has recently moved to the Wagga area to be with her partner. She has worked with the Australian Rail Track Corporation for the past 8 years. Prior to that Simone was employed by the University of Newcastle for 15 years, within both the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Business and Law. She has one son who is finishing his Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Newcastle. Simone is very excited about this new challenge and is looking forward to being part of the busy team at the Wagga Campus. We’re very pleased to be working alongside Simone and hope she enjoys her time at the School and that she and her family settle well in to their new community. Simone can be contacted at the Rural Clinical School by : email: simone.wright@unsw.edu.au or phone 6933 5137.