Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	74507
Version	5
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Applicants must be registered medical practitioners with AHPRA: and be experienced rural medical practitioners; or have completed, or be enrolled in, a training program in rural medicine or general practice as certified by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine or by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; or Applicants must be a current student of an Australian Medical Council (AMC) accredited medicine program and have their enrolment approved by the Course Coordinator and College Dean.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	The Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine enables doctors working in rural and remote Australia to complete a postgraduate qualification to enhance their clinical, academic and research skills. They will develop knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute to clinical, academic work and research relating to rural and remote medicine. Graduates will work to foster their practice through professional development and the application of evidence-based practice. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine will be able to: Demonstrate advanced and contemporary knowledge of medicine in the rural and remote context, particularly focusing on cultural, social and management concepts for rural and remote patients and communities Demonstrate advanced and current strategies and skills in health profession education in the rural and remote context Critically analyse and evaluate community, population, legislative and funding factors that influence health and health care delivery in rural and remote communities Examine policies, professional and legal statutory requirements applicable to rural medical practitioners Design, implement and communicate a minor research project in an area of relevance to rural and remote practice Evaluate and apply new and existing evidence in the chosen specialty area of relevance to rural and remote medicine Interpret principles, theories and methods of medical/health professional education for a variety of audiences through high-level written and spoken English Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability for own professional development.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

HS5101:03 Contemporary Issues in Primary Health Care Research

HS5405:03 Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions

MD8001:03 Foundations of Rural and Remote Medicine

MD8002:03 Rural and Remote Medicine Reflections on Practice

TM5510:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

OPTIONS

Select 3 credit points of any postgraduate subjects

PLUS

Select 6 credit points of TM5xxx, HS5xxx, HS6xxx, HS7 xxx or MD8xxx subjects or other combination of postgraduate subjects as agreed by the Course Coordinator

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	4 years
Maximum leave of absence	2 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 6 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Nil

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RURAL AND REMOTE MEDICINE
Approved abbreviation	GDipRurRemM
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Rural and Remote Medicine and may be granted advanced standing for relevant subjects completed under this course.