Brisbane Valley Medical Services
Address
99 Cressbrook St, Toogoolawah, QLD, 4313, AUSTRALIA
About the Placement
Placement Type: GP Clinic
Brisbane Valley Medical Services has a special focus in general practice medicine, skin cancer detection and surgery.
Opportunities for students
- This placement is soley in Toogoolawah
About Toogoolawah
Step back in time and experience a town where old meets new. Sit on the restored canvas chairs at the historic picture theatre and see the latest blockbusters from the comfort of Alexandra Hall. View contemporary art at The Condensery | Somerset Regional Art Gallery, which was once the historic Nestlé condensed milk packing shed. Explore the town’s history at the old railway station museum and watch the town come alive at the monthly railway markets.
Close-by attractions include;
- Esk
- Lake Somerset
- Lake Wivenhoe
- Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
- Lakeview Park Lookout is a prime spot for a picnic lunch
Website
Getting there
Distance from Brisbane: 118km (1h 30m drive time)
Transport Options: Drive
Accommodation Type: Homestay (7 mins scenic drive from placement)
Transport required for placement: Yes - for travel between accommodation and placement site
Testimonials
The preceptor is incredibly knowledgeable, has excellent rapport with his patients and staff and is always willing to teach. He also has a great temperament that is not intimidating and makes you feel like a colleague.
The Preceptor was excellent, very generous with his time and knowledge.
Nice picture of a GP life in rural Queensland. Very decent people all round.
The Preceptor is an incredible teacher and role model for the practice of medicine. I was made to feel comfortable and welcome in the practice and the environment was very conducive to learning.