Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine
Course code | 74507 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Applicants must be registered health practitioners with AHPRA: and - be experienced rural health 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 or
- be a practising international rural health practitioner and have the enrolment approved by the Course Coordinator and College Dean
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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. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points |
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.
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
HS5405:03 Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions
HS7405:03 Evidence Based Health Professional Education
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 level 5 TM; level 5, 6 or 7 HS; or level 8 MD 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 |
Professional 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. |