Cowra hospital was busier than usual this month, with thirty-eight medical students from the Australian National University (ANU) taking in the operation of a rural hospital.
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As part of their Rural Week studies, the second-year medical students also visited a number of other services in town, learning about working and living in country towns.
Cowra Mayor Bill West officially welcomed the students to Cowra, followed by a lunch with Council General Manager, Paul Devery, fellow doctors, medical students, hospital residents and GP Registrars.
"Visits such as this one are essential to the recruitment of doctors in rural areas and we warmly welcome the students to our town," Cr West said.
With ANU senior lecturer and Cowra GP, Dr Louise Baker as their guide, the students made a trip to Yalbillinga Boori Day Care Centre and Erambie-Yalbillinga Cowra Community Outreach Service to gain a further insight into Aboriginal health issues, strategies to assist and speak with Elders.
The students also enjoyed visit to Cowra High School to watch a performance by the Wagambirra Dance Group and discuss the Breakaway and Girri Girri programs with students and staff, along with undertaking a panel discussion with students on medical health careers.