Whilst most medical students are happy to have commenced a medical program and are looking forward to studying medicine and to eventually working as doctors, there is no doubt that it is also a stressful time. Juggling study, family life, personal interests and confronting clinical experiences can at times, be too much.
For many students commencing in the medical program has involved significant disruption and sacrifice. Moving house or even moving to a new country, leaving family and friends, resigning from responsible full-time work and becoming a student again. There may be significant financial and personal stresses for students trying to juggle part time work and full-time study.
Supporting students to remain healthy and to keep their lives and studies in balance, is important in our program. Dr Narelle Shadbolt is the Associate Dean Student Support and oversees this aspect of the program. The Student Support Website aims to collect together in one place a range of information that may assist students. This ranges from housing, to employment, to health and well being, spirituality and many others. You will be able find links to services both inside and outside the university. The webpage shows you who to contact if you are having difficulties or you need advice. There are also links to university policies and processes if you are struggling with academic progress.
Direct links to student organisations
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