Medical Students at HMG
The Hamilton Medical Group is proud to be a teaching practice, supporting the education and training of future doctors and contributing to the development of the rural health workforce. Each year, we welcome medical students from Flinders University and Deakin University, as well as GP Registrars undertaking their training through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
Our doctors and staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students and registrars can develop their clinical knowledge, practical skills and confidence while experiencing the rewards of rural general practice.
Hamilton Medical Group participates in the Greater Green Triangle Doctor of Medicine Rural Stream (GGT MDRS), which is available to selected third year students enrolled in Flinders University's Graduate Entry Medical Program and Deakin University’s Doctor of Medicine Program.
This innovative and internationally recognised program provides students with a full year of clinical placement and an integrated curriculum in selected rural locations. It offers students the opportunity to learn directly from rural doctors, gain valuable clinical experience and develop a deeper understanding of the healthcare needs of rural communities.
We are proud to contribute to this program and to support medical students as they explore the opportunities and challenges of practising medicine in rural Australia.
We recognise and value the contribution of our doctors, staff and patients in supporting medical education and training. Their commitment helps create meaningful learning experiences for students and registrars and plays an important role in strengthening rural healthcare.
We share the Universities hope that students participating in rural medical education programs will be encouraged to return to rural communities following graduation, helping to build a strong and sustainable rural health workforce for the future.
About Ms Sherry Lai, Medical Student, Deakin University (MD3)
Qualifications: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Sherry Lai is a third year Doctor of Medicine student at Deakin University, originally from Sydney. She will be spending a year in Hamilton as part of her medical training, gaining valuable clinical experience in a rural general practice setting.
Special interests: Rural Medicine, General Surgery and Intensive Care Medicine
About Mr Jacob O'Donohue, Medical Student, Deakin University (MD3)
Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Arts)
Jacob O’Donohue is a third year medical student from Deakin University. He has an interest in rural medicine and mental health. During his placement at Hamilton Medical Group, he will gain valuable clinical experience while learning about healthcare in a rural community.
Outside of the clinic, he enjoys running and hiking.
Special interests: Rural Medicine and Mental Health
About Ms Isabella Wang, Medical Student, Flinders University
Qualifications: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
About Ms Sophie Deal, Medical Student, Flinders University
Qualifications: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
