Eidsvold Multipurpose Health Service and Family Practice
Address
19 Moreton St, Eidsvold, QLD, 4627, AUSTRALIA
Eidsvold Theodore Rd, Eidsvold, QLD, 4627, AUSTRALIA
About the Placement
Placement Type: GP Clinic and Hospital
Eidsvold Family Practice aims to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach towards diagnosis and management of illness. Their services include women’s health, chronic disease management, skin checks and removal and sports medicine.
Eidsvold Multipurpose Health Service is a small rural health service with both multipurpose and acute care beds catering to the needs of its community. It provides a range of services including accident and emergency, accommodation for long stay patients, community liaison and education.
It is a 4 bed community multi-purpose health facility.
Opportunities for students
- Students will split their time between Eidsvold Family Practice and Eidsvold Multipurpose Health Service
About Eidsvold
Eidsvold calls itself the ‘Beef Capital of the Burnett’. This small, quiet town is nestled in a valley of gently undulating grazing country and is a service centre for the surrounding pastoralists. Today the area is sustained by cattle, timber, citrus and vegetable crops, and surrounded by parklands, walkways, cycling trails, golf and tennis.
Close-by attractions include;
- RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre
- Eidsvold Bush Spirit Festival
- Eidsvold Show - held annually the first weekend in May
- Eidsvold Golden Bell Campdraft - held annually the last weekend of March
Website
Getting there
Distance from Brisbane: 403km (3h 45m drive time)
Transport Options: Drive
Accommodation Type: Homestay (4.7km to placement)
Transport required for placement: Yes - for travel between placement and accommodation and placement sites (2km from hospital to practice)
Tips from Previous Students
- Visit the RM Williams Learning Centre as early as possible during your time here; it will give you a good introduction to the history of Eidsvold and some notable residents - many of whom you will come across in your placement.
- Visit the surrounding towns during weekends for a morning grocery run, for example; you’ll really appreciate the beauty of country living when you drive on the highways.
Testimonials
I enjoyed my time here a lot! I was able to practise my venepuncture a lot - since they do bloods directly at the practice. I felt so much more confident in my skills by the end of my six weeks. I felt like the GP practice allowed me to complete lots of COPS and DOPS as well including things like suturing, injections (lots of them!), and performing ECGs.
Loved every day on placement. My preceptor, as well as the other practice staff, involved me and allowed me to have some independence. Had a great time in Eidsvold.
The preceptor was fantastic, who in addition to the role helped with orientation to the area, social opportunities and recommendations.
This block has been phenomenal! I've loved my time in Eidsvold, especially getting to know members of the community.