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Gippsland welcomes back Monash medical students

After a year most would rather forget – medical students have been returning to Monash Rural Health sites in Gippsland since the 25thof January.
5 February, 2021 Education

What universities are doing to address the rural doctors crisis: opinion

The Weekend Australian article ‘Doctors crisis’ (Jan 30-31) draws attention to the significant challenge of addressing the shortage of doctors in rural and regional Australia.
5 February, 2021 Education

Juggling medical school and a futsal career is no easy feat, but Jess Au has done it like a champion

It’s not every day you graduate medical school and join The Alfred as a junior doctor. Nor is it every day you’re chosen to represent Australia in the World Futsal Championships. But Monash Elite Student Performer Scheme student, Jess

11 December, 2020 Education

Festive and Summer season - ask an expert!

Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences experts are available for comment on a range of topics relating to Christmas and the summer season, including mental health, lifestyle; COVID-19; online safety; gambling and more.

4 December, 2020 Research

Learning the value of face-to-face STEMM teaching during COVID-19

Exploring, and progressing towards online and digital education at universities is not a new endeavour. Within the pre-pandemic context, progressive and virtually-minded educators referenced online teaching resources and literature to develop

26 November, 2020 Education
Professor Michelle Leech

Monash medical teaching boosts times higher ed rankings – and here’s why

The Times Higher Education (THE) subject rankings for Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health, released on Wednesday 28th October, revealed that Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has risen eleven places from 42 to 31, to become

25 November, 2020 Education

MNHS education and research stars celebrated in Vice-Chancellor's Awards (2020)

Last night, the Vice Chancellor's Education and Research Awards for 2020 were presented in a virtual ceremony.

24 November, 2020 Education

'The Flu Squad': Student pair on a mission to boost vaccination uptake

Two first-year Monash University students – one studying pharmacy, one medicine, both aged 19 – have found themselves at the forefront of a national campaign to increase the number of Australians getting influenza vaccinations.

20 November, 2020 Education
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Bendigo intern wins junior medical officer of the year for her advocacy for young doctors during COVID

Last year Katie Blunt graduated from Monash University. Originally from metropolitan Melbourne, Katie thought her third year as a rural health student in Bendigo would be a short stint in regional medicine.

10 November, 2020 Education