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Description

In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Robert Heffernan.

Dr Heffernan is a GP and practice owner in Toowoomba, GP Career Guide, and the Clinical Lead for Griffith’s LongLook Program, which sees fourth year medical students undergo placements in rural placements across the Darling Downs.

They discuss medical education and placements, student-patient relationships, and the benefits and challenges of medical student mentorship.

Resources

General Practice Supervision Australia

Griffith University: Rural Clinical School

University of Queensland: Rural Clinical School