Program Overview
New Student Training Facilities for the Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University Joint Program in Medicine
The Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University Joint Program in Medicine has introduced new student training facilities at the Orange campus. These facilities, which include newly-built and revamped spaces, will play a crucial role in training future doctors for regional and rural Australia.
Program Overview
The program aims to address the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas of Australia. By providing state-of-the-art facilities, the program enables students to gain hands-on experience through collaborative learning spaces, clinical skills rooms, an ultrasound room, problem-based learning rooms, and an anatomy lab.
Facilities and Resources
The new facilities provide students with access to:
- A collaborative learning space
- Eight clinical skills rooms
- An ultrasound room
- Five problem-based learning rooms
- An anatomy lab
Program Goals and Objectives
The program seeks to increase the number of medical students studying in rural and regional NSW, ultimately leading to more doctors in regional communities and improved access to medical services. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the unique challenges of regional healthcare, including First Nations and remote healthcare issues.
Related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The program is related to SDG 4, Quality Education, and has a focus on social, economic, and environmental impact.
Priority Areas
The program prioritizes:
- Social impact
- Economic impact
- Environmental impact
Related Impact
The program has a focus on facilities and operations, including sustainability, sustainable development goals, and success stories.