2020 RCS STUDENT HANDBOOK - Melbourne Medical School
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WELCOME
Welcome to the Rural Clinical School, which is a key program of the Department of Rural Health (DRH). The DRH is the
University of Melbourne’s centre for teaching, research and community engagement in rural health.
The DRH aims to enhance the rural health residential accommodation, office and (based in Bendigo) as Deputy Directors of
workforce by providing excellent education administration areas, conference rooms, Medical Student Education. Professional staff
and training. We have close relationships with tutorial rooms, libraries, computer rooms, at all sites provide student support services.
local hospitals and other rural health services, and clinical skills laboratories with simulation
sharing resources and staff to enable an centres and state-of-the-art audio-visual On behalf of the entire RCS team, I extend a
integrated approach to rural health education technology. We have Extended Rural Cohort warm welcome to you. We all look forward to
and training in rural Victoria. The Rural Clinical hubs at Echuca, Shepparton and Wangaratta. working with you!
School was established under an initiative of Jules
the Commonwealth Department of Health I am delighted to be leading a team who are
and admitted its first medical students in dedicated to providing you with a first class Professor Julian Wright
July 2002. medical education and I am committed Head, Department of Rural Health
to building on the School’s educational Director of Medical Student Education and
The Rural Clinical School has campuses achievements. I am supported by Dr Penny Professor of Medicine
at Ballarat, Bendigo (in partnership with Cotton (based in Ballarat), Dr David Chew
Monash), Shepparton and Wangaratta – with (based in Shepparton), Dr Steven Bismire
multi-purpose facilities comprising student (based in Wangaratta) and Dr Leslie Fisher
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated.
2CAMPUS DETAILS
BALLARAT
Department of Rural Health
“Dunvegan”
806 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC 3350
Fax: (03) 4301 6802
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Department of Rural Health
“Dunvegan”
806 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC 3350
SHEPPARTON
Department of Rural Health
49 Graham Street, Shepparton, VIC 3630
Fax: (03) 5823 4555
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Department of Rural Health
PO Box 6500, Shepparton, VIC 3632
BENDIGO
Monash University
Bendigo Regional Clinical School
26 Mercy Street, Bendigo, VIC 3550
Fax: (03) 5440 9001
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Monash University
Bendigo Regional Clinical School
PO Box 666, Bendigo Central PO, VIC 3552
WANGARATTA
Department of Rural Health
“The Chalet”
Docker Street, Wangaratta, VIC 3676
Fax: (03) 5721 9184
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Department of Rural Health
University of Melbourne
PO Box 386, Wangaratta, VIC 3676
3SCHOOL CONTACTS
RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL TEAM
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
General enquiries and SLOA’s: rcs-admin@unimelb.edu.au
Assessment Submissions: rcs-assessments@unimelb.edu.au
www.ruralhealth.unimelb.edu.au
RURAL CLINICAL SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR
Professor Julian Wright Phone: (03) 5823 4582 Academic progress for the
Head, Department of Rural Health lfoottit@unimelb.edu.au Rural Clinical School
Director of Medical Student Education
Professor Bill Adam Phone: (03) 5823 4582 Medical student education and
Deputy Head, Department of Rural Health lfoottit@unimelb.edu.au curriculum delivery
Angela McLeod Phone: (03) 5823 4508 Campus Relationship Manager - Rural
Department Manager angela.mcleod@unimelb.edu.au
Kate Sharp Phone: TBC Coordination of student and teaching
Clinical School Manager sharp.k@unimelb.edu.au support services across the RCS sites
Dr Hannah Sloan Phone: 0428 933 952 Student health and wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing Practitioner hannah.sloan@unimelb.edu.au
BALLARAT CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR
ADMINISTRATION
Sarah Brackenridge Phone: (03) 4301 6899 Ballarat timetabling and placements.
sarah.brackenridge@unimelb.edu.au Interim: MD3, MD4 and MDRP administration
and support for all sites
Vacant
ACADEMIC
Dr Penny Cotton Phone: (03) 4301 6899 Medical student education and curriculum
Deputy Director of Medical Student ballarat-subdean@unimelb.edu.au delivery in Ballarat
Education (DDMSE), Ballarat
BENDIGO CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR
ADMINISTRATION
Bendigo Reception Phone: (03) 5440 9067 General enquiries
jeanette.jealous@monash.edu
Clarissa Treble Phone: (03) 5440 9015 Bendigo MD2 timetabling
Programs Administration MD2 clarissa.ayres@monash.edu
Michelle Moon Phone: (03) 5440 9007 Bendigo MD4 timetabling
Programs Administration MD4 michelle.moon@monash.edu
Lou Bush Phone: (03) 5823 4574 Department of Rural Health support for MD2
UoM Student Administration contact louise.bush@unimelb.edu.au students placed at Monash Bendigo. Based in
Shepparton
ACADEMIC
Dr Leslie Fisher Phone: (03) 5440 9000 Medical student education and curriculum
Deputy Director of Medical Student fisheral@unimelb.edu.au delivery in Bendigo
Education (DDMSE), Bendigo
5SHEPPARTON CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR
ADMINISTRATION
Lou Bush Phone: (03) 5823 4574 MD2 administration and support for all sites,
louise.bush@unimelb.edu.au Exam coordination, Electives
Amanda Di Bella Phone: (03) 5823 4504 Shepparton timetabling, DGP placements
adibella@unimelb.edu.au
Tracie Bartlett Phone: (03) 5823 8712 ERC administration and timetabling,
tracie.bartlett@unimelb.edu.au Shepparton ERC Hub Administration
Vacant
Vacant
ACADEMIC
Mr David Chew Phone (03) 5823 8746 Medical student education and curriculum
Deputy Director of Medical Student Education dkchew@unimelb.edu.au delivery for Shepparton
Anne Thewlis Phone: (03) 5823 4585 Coordination and delivery of Clinical Skills
Manager Clinical Skills Laboratory athewlis@unimelb.edu.au activities for medical students
WANGARATTA CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT FOR
ADMINISTRATION
Kim McInnes Phone: (03) 5823 4583 Wangaratta timetabling, Wangaratta ERC
kim.mcinnes@unimelb.edu.au Hub Administration
ACADEMIC
Dr Steven Bismire Phone: (03) 5823 4556 Medical student education and curriculum
Deputy Director of Medical Student Education steven.bismire@unimelb.edu.au delivery for Wangaratta
6STUDENT CHARTER
STUDENT RIGHTS
• to expect the best quality education the
Department of Rural Health can provide;
• to be provided with an innovative, equitable
and supportive environment that challenges
students to achieve their full potential;
• to be provided with current and clear
guidelines regarding course content, time
demands and assessment details;
• to expect impartial, constructive and
prompt assessment of work. Information on
assessment criteria and expected standards
must be made available;
• to have access to the required facilities
and resources necessary for the student’s
academic goals to be achieved;
• to be treated with respect by both staff and
fellow students;
• to expect that scheduled classes will take
place, or to be informed of alternative
arrangements; and
• to have access to staff to whom questions
and difficulties can be referred.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• to take an active role in planning and
pursuing his/her studies;
• to be well informed about the requirements
of the course that is being undertaken;
• to attend all set classes;
• to discuss with staff any problems that may
be encountered;
• to make the best possible use of the
opportunities and facilities that the
Department of Rural Health provides;
• to submit work, which is wholly his/her own,
on time;
• to respect the rights and welfare of
Department of Rural Health staff and
students;
• to respect Department of Rural Health
property;
• to comply with the Department of Rural
Health rules and regulations;
• to dress in a professional manner and to
maintain excellent personal hygiene; and
• to behave in a manner which reflects
positively on the Department of Rural Health.
7GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS
THE RURAL ENVIRONMENT interactions with others, and be reliable • Before examining the patient, always
and respond appropriately to feedback. explain what you are going to do and ask
AND YOU permission. Respect the patient’s privacy
Unprofessional behaviour is treated as
Rural environments are slightly different from serious, as it may constitute a risk to patients, by covering with a sheet as appropriate
the city in that you will be very visible to the staff, other students, the student involved or and by use of screens.
community. Anything you do, whether good the relationship between the University and • If you are in any doubt about examining a
or bad, will be remembered and anything the placement provider. patient of the opposite gender, ask a nurse
you do will reflect on you as a person, or fellow student (of the patient’s gender)
student, student doctor for this or other local Please refer to the Professional behaviour to accompany you. Be careful to expose
communities and on the Rural Clinical School. guidelines on MD Connect - https:// only the area being examined at any one
The community has a long memory and news mdconnect.medicine.unimelb.edu. time and for no longer than necessary.
travels quickly – both good and bad. You may au/portal/mdresources/forms/MD_ • Be sensitive to patient’s individual
find yourself in the local newspaper for various Professional_behaviour_guidelines.pdf needs eg. cultural differences. Internal
events at the Department of Rural Health - in examinations, eg. rectal or vaginal, should
NEVER be performed without a Doctor’s
local sports and for various achievements, SEEING PATIENTS direct supervision and the patient’s
whether great or small. We hope you can
Remember that patients are people, not informed consent.
enjoy getting to know your new community,
cases. The primary objective of the hospital is • When you have finished any examination,
finding your place and leaving your (hopefully
patient care. Here are a few hints and simple or history taking, make sure the patient is
positive) contribution at the hospital and in comfortable and adequately covered and
the local community. rules:
thank him / her for their co-operation.
• Introduce yourself to the patient, explain • Leave the bedside as you found it –
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR that you are a medical student and ask curtains in place, chair replaced and table
if he / she agrees to see you. Always in a convenient position.
The professional behaviour of each student remember the patient has the right of
is assessed as a hurdle requirement in each refusal to see medical students. It may be
subject of the MD. There is an expectation an inconvenient time, negotiating another
that students will display appropriate time may be possible. Try to avoid seeing
self-management, be respectful in their patients during their mealtimes.
8SCHOOL PROCESSES
UNIVERSITY STATUTES AND For safety reasons, long hair must be tied on the student’s file. Any student taking
REGULATIONS back and closed footwear must be worn in the unapproved leave may have disciplinary
hospital setting. Please note, surgical scrubs action taken against them by the Director
All students are bound by the University of must remain at hospital sites. (Academic Programs). Please refer to the
Melbourne Statutes and Regulations, which link below for guidelines for granting leave
can be found on the University’s web page of absence requests -https://medicine.
at the following address: https://about. ID CARDS / NAME BADGES
unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_
unimelb.edu.au/strategy/governance/ You are required to have your University
file/0011/1292789/MMS_MD_LLOA_Policy_
compliance-obligations student card and name badge with you at all
v1.0.pdf
times when on University property. Security
Detailed information about student personnel patrol the buildings after hours All LOA forms can be obtained online at
placements, including pre-placement and you may be asked to present ID. While on https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/
requirements and what to do if there’s an placement to a hospital or clinic, you must study/current-student-resources/mms-
incident, is available our website: https:// wear the ID badge provided to you by the Rural students-resources/policies,-procedures-
mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/study/current- Clinical School, or by the hospital/clinic in and-forms
students/placements/students question, at all times.
Policies and LOA forms can be obtained online
In relation to student discipline refer to: at: https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ STUDENT PERSONAL DETAILS study/current-student-resources/mms-
study/current-student-resources/mms- University of Melbourne students must update students-resources/policies,-procedures-
students-resources/policies,-procedures- their personal details on the Student Portal at and-forms.
and-forms www.portal.unimelb.edu.au. Department
of Rural Health students are required to
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
PROFESSIONALISM update their personal details at with their local
administrator.
OF MEDICAL STUDENT
Patient Confidentiality: Patient details should
CLINICAL ACTIVITY OUTSIDE
be discussed in private spaces or, if that is not
possible, with extreme care for confidentiality. LEAVE OF ABSENCE OF A HOSPITAL/CONSULTING
Lifts or other such small public spaces both in ROOM SETTING
SHORT LEAVE OF ABSENCE (SLOA)
and out of the hospital are never appropriate This form must be approved by the
The Melbourne Medical School grants two
places to discuss patient details. Please appropriate Deputy Director of Medical
forms of Short Leave of Absence:
respect your patients’ privacy at all times. Student Education BEFORE you commit to
• Personal Leave engaging in the event. Forms can be obtained
Respect and kindness to patients, peers and
• Professional Development Leave from the RCS team at each site.
staff. The Rural Clinical School will not tolerate
bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, SLOA requests must be submitted at least two Each form covers only one event so please
exclusion, or racism. As you all go about weeks prior to the proposed data of leave. complete a form for every event. Please
learning how to become doctors please contact the Rural Clinical School Manager for
remember to be courteous to each other, Students submit a fully completed SLOA form further information.
your patients and the staff at all times. by email to rcs-admin@unimelb.edu.au
with supporting evidence attached. Email Insurance for Rural Clinical School student
confirmation will be provided to students of activities with the public (e.g. not in a
APPROPRIATE DRESS CODE traditional clinical setting), covers medical
the outcome of their applications. The student
When in the Rural Clinical School or hospital must provide documentary evidence that students if they:
spaces you should always be dressed exceptional circumstances exist that provide
professionally and appropriately for patient • are enrolled in the University of Melbourne
compelling reasons for this request to be medical degree;
contact. You may dress in neat casual attire granted. Medical certificates completed by
if you are only attending tutorials, however, • have appropriate supervision for clinical
any health professional related to the student activities; and
keep in mind that patients may be present will not be accepted.
at tutorials and opportunities may arise for • have achieved the necessary procedural
spontaneous clinical learning. competency by direct supervision and
LONG LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LLOA)
sign-off as required by the Melbourne
Casual attire is unacceptable, including: A LLOA for one academic year (two semesters) Medical School (eg. intravenous
may normally be granted once during cannulation), if such procedures are to be
• t-shirts or singlets the course. Requests for a LLOA must be included in the activity.
• micro skirts submitted at least two months prior to the
start of the first semester of the proposed Medical students will be insured for their
• halter neck/ mid riff tops
academic year of leave. involvement in public events by the University
• jeans or casual shorts of Melbourne where:
• open footwear A permanent record of the leave will be placed
9• the appropriate request form has been All invasive procedures performed by medical STUDENT TRAVEL
completed (see above); students on living human subjects, may only
Rural Clinical School students are eligible to
• the event and activities have been be undertaken under direct supervision
submit claims for reimbursement for travel in
approved in writing by the appropriate in a clinical setting by an instructor, nurse,
accordance with the following principles:
Deputy Director of Medical Student specialist, registrar or intern and only after
Education prior to the event; and obtaining the permission of the patient on TRAVEL CLAIMS
• an appropriate degree of supervision whom the procedure is to be performed. • MD2 students on an Ambulatory Care
is undertaken. This will depend on the Students are not permitted to practice placement who are allocated to practices
activity and the experience of the student invasive procedures on another student. more than 15 kms from their RCS site are
(see below). eligible to claim travel for one return trip.
The degree of supervision would be at the BULLYING • MD3 students on ERC placement will be
discretion of the supervisor who knows the paid a bursary at the start of the year to
The University is committed to creating
students but the following is a guide: cover required travel; students placed at
and maintaining workplaces that uphold snowfield clinics will be informed how to
“Health Fair” handing out health information – the principles of fairness and the pursuit of claim those travel costs.
supervisor available by phone. excellence. There is no place for bullying at the • MD3 students and MD4 students
University, where safe and respectful work and should refer to the MDRP guidelines for
Health checks eg, BP, height, weight – study environments are a priority. information about their eligibility to claim
supervisor available by phone. for travel.
Bullying is unwelcome and unreasonable
Skin checks doctor on site or available within
• MD3 students required to attend specific
behaviour that is persistent. It creates
sessions in Melbourne during rotation.
half an hour (depending on expertise of a hostile, uncomfortable or offensive
students). atmosphere for those who are targets of the Rates are paid at 25c per kilometre, for
bullying. For more information visit: https:// example:
Invasive procedures – blood sugar checks, safercommunity.unimelb.edu.au/
immunisations – doctor on site. • Ballarat / Bendigo return = total $60.00
If you are concerned about bullying, you • Ballarat / Melbourne return = total $56.00
First aid (would depend on other nearby should report the behaviour to your Academic
services) – doctor promptly available if Coordinator (refer to Incident Reporting Students are encouraged to ‘car pool’ at all
required. in the Occupational Health Safety and times. Only one reimbursement will be paid
Environment (OHSE) section) or through the per vehicle.
THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL Safer Communities Program. As with sexual
Please contact your RCS cohort administrator
HEALTH POLICY ON STUDENTS harassment, all requests for assistance will be
for details on how to claim. The Rural Clinical
PRACTISING INVASIVE handled in the strictest confidence.
School reserves the right to change this policy
PROCEDURES from time to time.
Students learn invasive procedures, as per
ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
their required course, in University Skills Students found intoxicated or under the
Laboratory sessions. Practice on models influence of illegal drugs whilst in a learning
should be performed prior to practising any environment will not be tolerated at the
of these skills on any live subjects. No Skills Rural Clinical School and will be dealt with in
Laboratory needles should be used on living accordance with the University’s disciplinary
subjects. Needles, syringes and catheters policy.
should never be removed from the Skills
Laboratory or Hospital by students.
10STUDENT HEALTH AND
WELLBEING
Studying medicine can be both a rewarding and stressful experience for students. Everyone manages stress in
different ways, and sometimes it is helpful to seek assistance in managing life stresses and challenges. There are
a range of support options for medical students in the Rural Clinical School that aim to allow students to thrive
and not just survive studying medicine. The following information provides a summary of services and supports
available. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the rural Health and Wellbeing Practitioner.
HEALTH & WELLBEING ACADEMIC MENTOR The university Counselling and Psychology
PRACTITIONER Service (CAPS) is highly confidential and
The Academic Mentor Program is a
offers the opportunity to seek assistance and
The Health and Wellbeing Practitioners confidential support service provided by the
support on a wide range of issues including:
offer free support services to University of Melbourne Medical School for MD students.
Melbourne students currently enrolled within For further information on the service go to • Financial issues regarding student loans
the Melbourne Medical School. Academic Mentor page. The Academic Mentor or Centrelink
is an experienced General Practitioner and • Health concerns
The service can be accessed for a range educator who sees students in a private room • Personal and emotional concerns
of purposes, from discussing strategies on Parkville Campus.
to stay well over stressful study periods, • Domestic or family violence
referral to other support providers, to Students can make appointments directly • Relationship issues
concerns regarding mental health, bullying or with the Academic Mentor. • Loneliness and depression
harassment in the medicine environment. • Study or academic problems
Contact details as follows:
Students can arrange appointments Dr Lindsay Moran • Grief or bereavement
directly through the following link https:// SMS the Academic Mentor’s • Stress and anxiety
the-university-of-melbourne.cliniko.com/ Ph: 0403 568 874 • Study skills development
bookings. Once on the booking site you E: academic-mentor@unimelb.edu.au • Work related progress
will be able to find a health and wellbeing • Assistance with special consideration
practitioner at your nearest clinical school PARKVILLE BASED SUPPORT • Parenting issues
location and look through a calendar to SERVICES
determine a day and time that suits. To book • Disability issues
The University provides a number of support
an appointment you will be asked to enter
services which are available to Medical School The CAPS team may also arrange a referral
some of your personal details. For information
students. These include: onto specialist services, where required. For
regarding the privacy of your information,
more information about the service options,
please see the service privacy statement. • Chaplaincy please see: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
Alternatively, sessions can be arranged • Children’s Services counsel
through direct communication with the Health
• Counselling Service Students may also contact the service
and Wellbeing practitioners:
directly on:
• Student Financial Aid Level 5, 757 Swanston Street,
Metropolitan:
Danielle Clayman • Health Service Parkville VIC 3052
Ph: 0466 474 547 Ph: 8344 6927
E: danielle.clayman@unimelb.edu.au
• Student Housing Services
Self-help resources and information regarding
More information can be found online: mental health and wellbeing, including online
Rural:
http://services.unimelb.edu.au/finder workshops and articles are also available to
Dr Hannah Sloan
Ph: 0428 933 952 students at: http://services.unimelb.edu.
COUNSELLING SERVICES au/counsel/resources
E: hannah.sloan@unimelb.edu.au
Should you wish to talk to a professional
counsellor, the Health and Wellbeing
Practitioner can direct you to an appropriate
support service. Alternatively, students may
wish to contact university support services
directly. The following services are readily
available to students at the Parkville campus.
Arrangements can be made for telephone or
videoconference access to such services as
needed.
11STOP 1 Contact the Victorian Doctors Health
Stop 1 is a directory where students can find Program on:
information and student services whether P: (03) 9495 6011 (24 hour)
online, on the phone or in person. Stop 1 can W: http://www.vdhp.org.au/ourserv.htm
help you with admissions, enrolment, course http://dhas.org.au/
planning, administration, support services
and skills and development. RURAL MEDICAL FAMILY NETWORK
The Rural Medical Family Network is a
Further information can be found at: volunteer group of doctors’ spouses who
http://students.unimelb.edu.au/stop1 understand and have experienced living in the
country and aim to support rural doctors and
Address:
their families.
757 Swanston Street, Parkville
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank If a GP spouse or partner feels the need to talk
to someone about life as a Rural GP spouse or
Ph: 13 MELB (13 6352)
partner call the RMFN on (03) 8610 6318.
+61 3 9035 5511 Outside Australia
SAFER COMMUNITIES
The University of Melbourne Safer
Communities Program gives everyone
the opportunity to report on behaviour of
concern. The program offers a safe place
to talk about your concerns, personal and
tailored safety advice, support and strategies
to manage behaviours of concern and easy
access to other support services.
Contact the Safer Communities Program on:
E: safer-community@unimelb.edu.au
P: (03) 9035 8675
W: https://safercommunity.unimelb.edu.au/
The University has launched its Unisafe app
that has useful safety information, resources
and tools to enhance your safety. This FREE
app can be downloaded via App Store and
Google Play.
OTHER MEDICAL STUDENT
SUPPORT SERVICES
AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(AMA)
The AMA offers a telephone service for
crisis which is available to medical students
providing confidential support from 8am -
11pm, 365 days a year call 1300 853 338.
www.ama.com.au
VICTORIAN DOCTORS HEALTH
PROGRAM
The Victorian Doctors Health Program has
been established to ensure that a full-time,
dedicated service is available to meet the
needs of sick and impaired doctors and
medical students. It provides prompt advice
to doctors and medical students who feel at
risk, or think that they may have a problem.
Advice is also available to family members,
colleagues, hospital or clinic staff.
This is a confidential and compassionate
service for doctors and medical students with
health concerns including alcohol, other drug
and mental health problems.
If you have any personal concerns, or a doctor
or medical student you care about is at risk,
help is available.
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STUDYING AT THE RURAL
CLINICAL SCHOOL
COMMUNICATION WITH TIMETABLES Supplementary exams will be held at one
STUDENTS venue decided by the Melbourne Medical
Student timetables for the Rural Clinical
School. This could be at a metro Clinical
You are required to check your University of School can be accessed through MD Connect.
School.
Melbourne student email account regularly as Students can also access forms, course and
this is a key method of communication with subject information via MD Connect.
the University and the Rural Clinical School. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Students are expected to check MD Connect
When contacting Rural Clinical School staff via AND ALTERNATIVE EXAM
daily.
email, always use your University of Melbourne ARRANGEMENT (AEAS)
email account. It is University of Melbourne MD Connect can be accessed at The Rural Clinical School endorses the
policy that emails sent from non-unimelb mdconnect.medicine.unimelb.edu.au University of Melbourne policy on Special
email addresses will not be responded to. Consideration and AEAs. Policy details can
Emails sent using other accounts (hotmail, Bendigo:
be found at: medicine.unimelb.edu.au/
yahoo, etc) are often automatically directed Timetables will be provided by email from
study/current-student-resources/mms-
to the ‘junk’ directories of staff email inboxes students-resources/policies,-procedures-
MD2 - Ms Clarissa Treble, Programs
and therefore are likely to be missed. For and-forms
Administrator
assistance with personal email accounts,
please contact ITS helpdesk at MD4 - Ms Michelle Moon, Programs Students must apply for Special Consideration
https://studentit.unimelb.edu.au/ Administrator by accessing the University Student Portal at:
www.portal.unimelb.edu.au and under the
COURSE DATES Admin section.
ASSESSMENTS
Course dates for the medical degree can be Rural Clinical School students will undertake It is the student’s responsibility to advise
found at: medicine.unimelb.edu.au/study/ the same assessments as students allocated their local school of any approved special
current-student-resources/md-students- to a Metro Clinical School. Details of ongoing arrangements for exams. This should be done
resources/academic-dates/md-2020 assessment tasks can be found in the subject at the start of the year for current AEAs or as
guide available on MDConnect. soon as a new AEA is arranged.
ROTATIONS It is the student’s responsibility to note when
MD2 complete an 8-week foundation term, and how these tasks are to be submitted RESULTS
followed by three 8-week Rotations in and adhere strictly to the deadlines. All Rural Clinical School students’ results will be
Ambulatory, Medicine and Surgery. Each group written assessments are to be emailed to: released by the Melbourne Medical School on
will rotate between these three throughout rcs-assessments@unimelb.edu.au or the Student Portal: www.portal.unimelb.
the year. late penalties will apply in accordance with edu.au
University policy.
Bendigo students complete the joint Students located at the Rural Clinical School
program with Monash students which is may arrange to discuss their exam results
run on a different set of dates as advised by EXAMS with their Deputy Director of Medical Student
Monash. Students still complete the required Exam dates for the Rural Clinical School are Education.
Ambulatory, Medicine and Surgery rotations. decided and released to students by the
University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical Ballarat:
MD3 in Ballarat complete 5 rotations in line Dr Penny Cotton
School. Students are notified of these dates
with what is delivered at the Metro clinical (03) 4301 6899
on MD Connect and Student Portal. Closer to
schools. Two 8-week rotations in Women’s
the exam date, the Melbourne Medical School Bendigo:
Health and Child and Adolescent Health,
will also post schedules for each Clinical Dr Leslie Fisher
followed by three 6-week rotation in GP, Aged
School on MD Connect. It is the student’s (03) 5440 9000
Care and Mental Health. Each group will rotate
responsibility to check MD Connect regularly
between these throughout the year. Shepparton:
for this information.
MD3 in ERC – please refer to the ERC Student Mr David Chew
RCS students sit exams at rural sites, however, (03) 5823 8746
Guide.
please note you are likely to move between
RCS sites to undertake exams. Wangaratta:
ALLOCATIONS Dr Steven Bismire
Students staying on for subsequent years
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS (03) 5823 4556
of study at the RCS will be requested to Rural Clinical School students will be notified
preference around mid-year. We aim to advise by the Melbourne Medical School if they
allocation for the following year by early are required to sit a supplementary exam.
August. Students are notified on their University of
Melbourne email account or via telephone.
14ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS AND YEAR 3 MD RESEARCH This accommodation is only at the Austin
STATEMENTS PROJECT RURAL (MDRP) Clinical School and is booked and paid for
by the RCS. If you are wanting to purchase
The Department of Rural Health and Rural GUIDELINES accommodation elsewhere you may at your
Clinical School cannot provide students with This policy details how the Department of own expense.
Academic Transcripts or Statements. Students Rural Health will assist year 3 RCS students
must refer to the Student Centre at Parkville to who are required to meet with their research To apply for Austin accommodation please
obtain these confidential documents. project supervisor. contact the RCS Team at
rcs-admin@unimelb.edu.au
STUDENT CARD AND NAME RCS GRADUATION
BADGES Graduating Rural Clinical School students
FINANCIAL AID
Melbourne Medical School students can apply nominate a Student Graduation Committee Students experiencing financial hardship
for a replacement student card if it is lost or each year. Graduation venue is rotated through may be eligible for grants (bursaries) which
stolen. Please go to the https://students. the Rural Clinical School sites each year. are provided by the University. Information
unimelb.edu.au/admin/student-card/ and applications can be found at: https://
replacement-cards for further information. If services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid/grants-
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION and-bursaries
you lose your name badge please contact Lou
All students attending the Rural Clinical
Bush to organise a replacement.
School will be contacted in relation to
accommodation – for information please
MAIL MESSAGES contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au
Student mail is to be collected from the
designated student mail collection point at ACCOMMODATION IN MELBOURNE
each Campus (from ‘Dunvegan’ at Ballarat, We have made provision to assist with
outside the student hub at Shepparton, from accommodation during compulsory
‘The Chalet’ at Wangaratta and from the Melbourne curriculum dates and DGP tutorials
Regional Clinical School in Bendigo). Students for rural students who don’t have friends/
are expected to check for personal mail family to stay with.
regularly. Please collect all larger items, i.e.
online shopping as soon as practical.
ITS
For IT support contact University Student
IT Services at: https://studentit.unimelb.
edu.au/
15BALLARAT
Ballarat is Victoria’s third largest city and one there is numerous sports clubs and outdoor CAMPUS FACILITIES
of the largest inland cities in Australia, with a activities. From the 6km track around Lake
population of around 104,000. Wendouree, fitness and aquatic centres to
TEACHING FACILITIES
football, netball and soccer clubs. Located at “Dunvegan”. Dunvegan is the
It is renowned for its gold and architectural oldest building owned by the University of
heritage from the Gold Rush which began in Please visit www.visitballarat.com.au/ for Melbourne. It is a historical house built in 1858.
1851. By 1855, Ballarat had grown to a city with more information. It is located at 806 Mair Street (the corner of
a population of 100,000 people. Impressive Mair & Drummond Sts, diagonally opposite
public and private buildings sprung up which GETTING TO BALLARAT Ballarat Health Services – the Ballarat Base
were financed from the wealth generated by Hospital).
Strategically located in the Central Highlands
the diggings. These days, long after the gold
Region of Victoria, Ballarat is approximately The campus building is open between
has run out, the city retains much of its rich
110 kms north-west of Melbourne. Travel time 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday. There are
gold heritage in the form of opulent buildings,
between Ballarat and Melbourne is around professional staff offices, academic offices and
fountains, and tourist attractions which
90 minutes. the Going Rural team located on site along
celebrate the city’s history. Notable buildings
include Ballarat’s Town Hall (built between with 4 tutorial rooms.
Public transport to Ballarat is by train
1870 and 1872), Her Majesty’s Theatre (1875) (or v/line coach). It takes around 75 minutes. Students can book the tutorial rooms by
and Craig’s Hotel which was built in several See the VLine website for timetables: contacting the RCS office. Facilities can be
stages between 1853 and 1891. http://www.vline.com.au/ booked Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm.
Today, it offers contemporary restaurants, After hours by special arrangement.
cafes, bars and boutique hotels. It also ACCOMMODATION
STUDENT RETREAT
hosts a number of activities and events The Department of Rural Health manages
including farmers markets, Museum of There is a Student Retreat available for
accommodation facilities for students in
Australia Democracy at Eureka, Sovereign students at the Ballarat campus. It is a secure
Ballarat.
Hill, Art Gallery of Ballarat, the Begonia building with swipe card access that has
festival, Ballarat Beer festival, Springfest, the Please contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au lounge and dining area, kitchen, lockers,
Australian Open Road Cycling Championships for all inquiries. bathroom with shower and study space.
along with gigs and concerts. Additionally,
16Student Accommodation
Balanada Close
Campus
Hospital, BHS
Student Accommodation
12 Drummond St South
The study space in the student retreat is CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORIES Students are required to comply with the
also an after-hours teaching room (known as Students have access to a clinical skills room Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Vic.) p. 299,
Tutorial 5). with simulated patient and clinical equipment. http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au as well
This Clinical Skills facility is at the Ballarat as University of Melbourne OHSE policies and
Security swipe cards will be provided at site guidelines http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/
Clinical School (operated by Deakin) within the
orientation. It is accessible 24/7 by swipe card. when riding the bicycles.
Ballarat Health Service.
COMPUTERS, INTERNET AND IT Please note: Students are not permitted to STUDENT PARKING
There is a study space to bring your own use these facilities unsupervised. Students Street parking is available on streets around
computer and use the wifi network, should ensure they report any damage to the Hospital and “Dunvegan” but please be
alternatively there is 1 computer available. equipment immediately to the Clinical Skills aware of time restrictions. Paid parking is
Laboratory Manager, Campus Coordinator or available within the hospital grounds. There is
Printing and Scanning: available in the
an Administration Officer. no parking available on campus.
Student Retreat.
Fax: please speak to the RCS staff. LOCKERS
Lockers are available to students. They are
PARTICIPATION IN
LIBRARY located in the Student Retreat. You are to HOSPITAL ACTIVITIES
The Ballarat Health Services Library provides a supply your own lock. Allocations will be Your clinical education will be enhanced by
fully integrated, high quality, multi-site clinical organised during site orientation. participation in the many regular meetings
information service to all staff and students. and activities held at the participating
It is located at the BHS Base Hospital, Second BICYCLES hospitals. Meetings and seminars that
floor, Cafeteria Building. Bicycle racks are available on campus. All students can attend are posted on campus
bicycles must be chained/locked whilst in and student retreat noticeboards and will be
More information is available here: storage. Bicycles are stored at owner’s own risk. added to timetables in MD Connect.
http://www.bhs.org.au/?q=node/133
For safety and cleanliness reasons bicycles Grand Rounds/Medical Lectures
Opening Hours: are not permitted to be taken into or stored
8.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Thursday around the student residences. Students who Ward Meetings
8.30am - 5.00pm Fridays do not store their bicycles as specified will Other Meetings: There are a number of other
receive a maximum of three warnings before educational meetings and functions held
To borrow books from the University of
the bicycle is confiscated (for return at the end from time to time which will be of benefit, eg.
Melbourne library, please click on the library
of the student’s residency period). Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation
link below: http://library.unimelb.edu.au/
The Department of Rural Health has bicycles (VMPF) Meetings.
Borrowed materials are normally delivered
available to be borrowed. This includes a lock
to the local library within three working days
and helmet. Please contact the Facilities and
of making the request. The hospital library
Services Officer.
will notify you when the materials may be
collected. Materials should be returned to the Please report lost, stolen or broken bikes to
Librarian at the hospital library. the Facilities and Services team immediately.
Lost/Broken bicycle cost of replacement of
University bicycles will be charged to the hirer.
17OTHER RESOURCES Medic Aid Medical Clinic EMERGENCY CONTACTS
A: 25 Raglan Street, North Ballarat
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES In a life threatening emergency dial 000 first,
P: (03) 5332 3355
The Department of Rural Health encourages otherwise contact:
(03) 5332 3355 after hours
students to look for casual employment. Local Primary Emergency Contact:
employment opportunities can be found in NOTE: bulk billing is available for students.
0418 242 180
local papers and online.
Ballarat Health Services (Base Hospital)
Secondary Emergency Contact:
The Courier (newspaper) has a 24-hour Accident and Emergency centre.
8344 6666
http://www.thecourier.com.au/ There is a fee-paying Accident and Emergency
centre at St. John of God Private Hospital, OTHER CONTACTS:
OMBUDSMAN Drummond Street Ballarat.
Poison Information Centre:
The Ombudsman provides an independent 13 11 26
point of support to students to raise any SPORTS & FITNESS
issues that they may have relating to academic There is an outdoor table tennis available for Police Station:
teaching and learning, accommodation or students to use on campus. It is located in the (03) 5336 6000
student wellbeing and assists in improving the Student Retreat and can be wheeled outside
Rural Clinical School experience. to be used. Please ensure it is put away when Ballarat Health Services:
finished using. (03) 5320 4000
Ombudsman meetings are held once a
Semester at each of the Department of There is a number of fitness classes on Centre Against Sexual Assault:
Rural Health sites (Ballarat, Shepparton and campus through the year for students, (03) 5320 3933
Wangaratta) during the academic teaching year. for example - yoga, boxing, pilates. Psychiatric Help Line:
The Ombudsman for Ballarat is: Additionally, the Health Cup will be a mixed 1300 661 323
Dr Royce Baxter sports event against other University in BSH Adult Mental Health Services:
E: roycebaxter2@bigpond.com.au Ballarat. (03) 5320 4100
RURAL GP SERVICES There is also gym discounts for University of
Melbourne students. Prices and application
The following list details medical services
forms can be requested at each site.
available at various rural sites. The list is not
exhaustive, and students may seek further
options through contact with their Sub Dean
or the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner.
Eureka Medical and Dental Centre
A: 14 Albert Street, Ballarat
P: (03) 5309 1111
NOTE: bulk billing is available for students.
18BENDIGO
Bendigo is Victoria’s fourth largest city with Bendigo is home to a vibrant arts hub and GETTING TO BENDIGO
natural bushland entirely surrounding the flourishing food and wine scene set against
Strategically located in the Central Highlands
town. It has been referred to as “a city within its rich history, grand architecture and
Region of Victoria, Bendigo is approximately
a forest”. A number of lakes and reservoirs magnificent gardens. The Bendigo Art Gallery
150 kms north-west of Melbourne. Travel time
are located within the city, including the is one of Australia’s largest and oldest regional
between Bendigo and Melbourne is around
most central, Lake Weeroona, which features art galleries with collections dating from 1850s
2 hours.
gardens and parkland. Its population is to the present day.
around 100,000. Public transport to Bendigo is by train
Dozens of smaller studios and galleries can
(or v/line coach). It takes around 2 hours. See
Bendigo has a rich and prosperous heritage be found in the region along with the famous
the VLine website for timetables:
dating back to the days when gold was Bendigo Pottery. Bendigo also boasts a range
http://www.vline.com.au/
discovered in the area in the 1850s. Since of major events throughout the year which
then, Bendigo has been the second highest include the Bendigo International Madison
producing goldfield in Australia and remains (biggest cycling & athletic event in Australia), ACCOMMODATION
the seventh largest in the world. Bendigo Olive & Food Fiesta, Bendigo Easter The Department of Rural Health manages
Festival which includes the Dragon Parade, accommodation bookings for students in
It was the place of one of the world’s most Bendigo Fashion Week and various wine and Bendigo.
exciting gold rushes, with more gold found produce events such as the Bendigo Heritage
here between 1850 and 1900 than anywhere Uncorked Festival. Please contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au
else in the world. The city is literally built on for all inquiries.
gold, gathered from the rich gold-bearing Please visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au for
quartz reefs. People came from across the more information.
world to seek their fortune in Bendigo in the
mid to late 1800’s and has always been a true
multicultural city.
19Hospital & Campus
Student Accommodation
Wattle Street
CAMPUS FACILITIES To borrow books from the University of http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/ as well as
Melbourne library, please click on the library University of Melbourne OHSE policies and
TEACHING FACILITIES link below guidelines http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/
Bendigo facilities include the lecture when riding the bicycles.
theatre, five large Tutorial Rooms, and five http://library.unimelb.edu.au/
small meeting rooms. Students can make STUDENT PARKING
Borrowed materials are normally delivered
applications for room bookings via Reception. Street parking is available within a two block
to the local library within three working days
of making the request. The hospital library radius of both Mercy Street and Lister House
COMPUTERS, INTERNET AND IT but please be aware of time restrictions
will notify you when the materials may be
Students may have access to computers
collected. Materials should be returned to the
for University email and internet for study
Librarian at the hospital library.
purposes. Printing and photocopying services
are available. Wireless access is available at
CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORIES
most campuses.
Rural Clinical School students located at
Students who live in Monash University Bendigo will be provided with procedural skills
student accommodation at Lister House, tutorials by Monash University’s Clinical Skills
Bendigo will also have access to a computer Manager. Enquiries for access to this service
and wireless internet. Access to the University must be made to your allocated subject
of Melbourne’s network is configured through coordinator.
Eduroam.
LOCKERS
Word-processing, Photocopying and Lockers are available to students if requested
Scanning: available at Bendigo Health before arrival. Please contact reception.
Library for 10c per page. See Library staff for
payments. BICYCLES
Bicycle storage is available at Student
LIBRARY accommodation only, no storage available at
The Bendigo Health (BH) Library, located at campus or the hospital. All bicycles must be
the Bendigo Regional Clinical School enables chained/locked whilst in storage. Bicycles are
University of Melbourne students allocated stored at owner’s own risk.
to Bendigo to access and borrow books
from their collection. The library has a loan For safety and cleanliness reasons bicycles
collection of approximately 1,000 books & are not permitted to be taken into or stored
200 hard copy journal titles. The standard around the student residences. Students who
loan period is three weeks. Please contact the do not store their bicycles as specified will
Bendigo Health Library for further information. receive a maximum of three warnings before
the bicycle is confiscated (for return at the end
Opening Hours: of the student’s residency period).
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm (after-hours
access with Bendigo Health ID swipe card) Students are required to comply with the
Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Vic.) p. 299,
20PARTICIPATION IN HOSPITAL OTHER RESOURCES EMERGENCY CONTACTS
ACTIVITIES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES In a life threatening emergency dial 000 first,
Your clinical education will be enhanced by The Department of Rural Health encourages otherwise contact:
participation in the many regular meetings students to look for casual employment. Local Primary Emergency Contact:
and activities held at the participating employment opportunities can be found in 0418 242 180
hospitals. Meetings and seminars that local papers and online.
students can attend will be notified via Secondary Emergency Contact:
Moodle. The Advertiser (newspaper) - 8344 6666
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/
Grand Rounds/Medical Lectures OTHER CONTACTS:
RURAL GP SERVICES
Ward Meetings Poison Information Centre:
The following list details medical services 13 11 26
Other Meetings: There are a number of other available at various rural sites. The list is not
educational meetings and functions held exhaustive and students may seek further Police Station:
from time to time which will be of benefit, eg. options through contact with their Sub Dean (03) 5448 1300
Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation or the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner.
Bendigo Health:
(VMPF) Meetings.
Contact reception for assist in finding a local (03) 5454 6000
GP. Bendigo Hospital has a 24 hour Emergency
department. Centre Against Sexual Assault:
1800 806 292
(03) 5441 0430
Bendigo Health Adult Mental Health Service:
1300 363 788
(03) 5454 7604
21SHEPPARTON
Shepparton is a major commercial centre, A network of parks, reserves and forests ACCOMMODATION
situated within the rich dairying, fruit growing follow the paths of the Goulburn and Broken
The Department of Rural Health manages
and agricultural region of the Goulburn Valley, Rivers through Shepparton, offering good
accommodation facilities for students in
with the area responsible for producing bushwalking tracks and picnic spots. Victoria
Shepparton.
around 25 percent of Victoria’s rural output. Park Lake, constructed in 1920 from a
Major food companies in the area include swamp, is located just south of the heart of Please contact drh-accom@unimelb.edu.au
SPC Ardmona and Campbells Soups. It began Shepparton, fronting the main highway and for all inquiries.
as a sheep station and river crossing in the featuring walking tracks, bike paths, a skate
mid-19th century, before undergoing a major park and boating facilities. Adjacent to the lake
CAMPUS FACILITIES
transformation as a railway town. Today it is is the Aquamoves health and fitness centre
an agricultural and manufacturing centre with which has both indoor and outdoor pools. TEACHING FACILITIES
a population of approximately 50,000. Located at Department of Rural Health,
Please visit www.greatershepparton.com.au 49 Graham Street, Shepparton.
Shepparton offers a range of activities for more information.
including the SAM Art Museum, regular live There is: Lecture theatre seating 80,
theatre and music performances, cinema, GETTING TO SHEPPARTON boardroom seating approximately 12,
library, multi-cultural and Farmer’s Markets Conference Room 1 seating approximately 12,
Shepparton is located between Nagambie and
and community-based cultural organisations. Conference Room 2 seating approximately 24,
Numurkah on the Goulburn Valley Highway
There is Moooving Art, an ever changing public Tutorial Room 1 seating approximately 8, and
in northern Victoria approximately 181 kms
art exhibition of life sized 3D cows. Fibreglass Tutorial Room 2 seating approximately 12.
north-northeast of Melbourne. Travel time
bovines are scattered throughout Shepparton
between Shepparton and Melbourne is Computers, data projectors, smart boards,
and surrounding towns in public gardens,
around 2 hours. whiteboards, portable x-ray box, video, DVD,
playgrounds and businesses and are full of
colour, spunk and personality. TV and ZOOM facilities.
Public transport to Shepparton is by train
(or v/line coach). See the VLine website for Students can make applications for room
timetables: http://www.vline.com.au/ bookings via the Room Booking Officer by
emailing drh-queries@unimelb.edu.au
22Student Accommodation
Hospital & Campus Graham Street
Student Accommodation
Kilpatrick Avenue
Facilities can be booked between 9.00am - Opening Hours: LOCKERS
5.00pm, Monday to Friday, or after hours by Monday – Friday - 8.30am – 5.00 pm Lockers are available to students. They are
special arrangement. Sunday - 2.00pm – 5.00 pm (during semester) located outside the student lounge. Contact
the Facilities and Services Officer for more
STUDENT HUB NOTE: Extended hours offered during the
information.
Located at the Department of Rural Health, examination periods.
49 Graham Street, Shepparton. To borrow books from the University of BICYCLES
Melbourne library, please click on the library Bicycle racks are available on campus. All
Facilities include two fully networked
link below. https://library.unimelb.edu.au/ bicycles must be chained/locked whilst in
computers (one of which has GVH access),
storage. Bicycles are stored at owner’s own risk.
internet access and printing facilities. Borrowed materials are normally delivered
Students can access the student hub 24 hours to the local library within three working days For safety and cleanliness reasons bicycles
a day, 7 days a week with a swipe card. Swipe of making the request. The hospital library are not permitted to be taken into or stored
card access is provided by the Facilities and will notify you when the materials may be around the student residences. Students who
Services Officer. collected. Materials should be returned to the do not store their bicycles as specified will
Librarian at the hospital library. receive a maximum of three warnings before
COMPUTERS, INTERNET AND IT the bicycle is confiscated (for return at the end
Students may have access to computers CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORIES of the student’s residency period).
for University email and internet for study Located on the grounds of GV Health,
purposes. Printing and photocopying services The Department of Rural Health has bicycles
the high fidelity clinical skills laboratory
are available. Wireless access is available at available to be borrowed. This includes a lock
comprises a meeting and tutorial room, 2
most campuses. and helmet. Please contact the Facilities and
clinical skills rooms and a simulated patient
Services Officer.
Word processing, photocopying, with video camera and computer controlled
transparencies and scanning: available at GV environment. Computers, data projectors, Please report lost, stolen or broken bikes to
Health Library. Charges may apply. whiteboards, smart boards, video, DVD, TV, the Facilities and Services team immediately.
video ZOOM facilities are also available. Lost/Broken bicycle cost of replacement of
Printing: available at the Department of Rural University bicycles will be charged to the hirer.
Health student lounge For access, students can make arrangements
with the Clinical Skills Laboratory Manager. Students are required to comply with the
LIBRARY The clinical skills laboratory is manned Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Vic.) p. 299,
Goulburn Valley Health’s Library borders the between 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday, http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au as well
Clinical Skills Laboratory and offers a loan or after hours by special arrangement. as University of Melbourne OHSE policies and
collection of approximately 5,000 books and guidelines http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/
Please note: Students are not permitted to use
200 journal titles. The standard loan period is when riding the bicycles.
these facilities unsupervised. Students should
two weeks, with reference collection material
ensure they report any damage to equipment
available for overnight loan. GV Health’s
immediately to the Clinical Skills Laboratory
Library has 12 computers with internet access,
Manager.
photocopy facilities and study areas.
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