Beaudesert Medical Centre
Address
47 William St, Beaudesert, QLD, 4285, AUSTRALIA
About the Placement
Placement Type: GP Clinic
Beaudesert Medical Centre aim to provide a traditional family general practitioner service. In 2009, they expanded to become a ‘one-stop-shop’, providing onsite space for other long term providers (pharmacy, pathology, optometry and dentist).
About Beaudesert
As the gateway to the Scenic Rim Region, Beaudesert has spectacular scenery. It has seen modest growth in recent years, with a number of new residential developments. For what this quaint country town lacks in traditional tourism attractions, it more than makes up for in its authentic rural experiences. There's also burgeoning vineyards and boutique accommodation ideal for romantic escapes. Nestled among national parks and rainforests, some of which are World Heritage listed, bushwalk around nearby Mt Tamborine, Mt Lindesay, Mt Barney, Mt Ernest, Mt May and Mt Maroon.
Close-by attractions include;
- Beaudesert Marketfest - first Saturday of the month
- Bushwalking
- Towri Sheep Cheeses
- Kooralbyn Lookout
- Scenic Rim Trail
- Lamington National Park
Website
Getting there
Distance from Brisbane: 70km (1h drive time)
Transport Options: Bus, Drive
Accommodation Type: Shared accommodation (850m to practice)
Transport required for placement: Advantageous - for travel between placement and accommodation
Tips from previous students
- Be keen and proactive with your learning, ask for opportunities and never say no to giving something a go.
- While Beaudesert is close enough to the southern suburbs of Brisbane, it saves a tremendous amount of time to accept the homestay option rather than travelling everyday.
Testimonials
My experience has been amazing and I have learnt the most here than on any rotation. The preceptor is such a good teacher, involving me in every consult and procedure, letting me have a go at most things, giving me several opportunities to talk to patients myself and really challenging me in a safe environment.
My preceptor was extremely supportive of my learning throughout the entirety of this placement, and kept me constantly engaged with abundant learning opportunities. I am beyond thankful that he continually takes on students. I can only hope to develop into a clinician as half as great as he is.
Great placement experience. I already was interested in primary care but this placement definitely solidified my understanding of general practice in a regional setting and has given me enthusiasm to keep taking opportunities to work in regional/rural and remote primary care. The preceptor, nurses, registrar and other doctors all had input into my learning and I felt part of the community of healthcare workers, contributing to patients care. Brilliant!