Address

46 Ruby Street, Emerald, QLD, 4720, AUSTRALIA

53 Ruby Street, Emerald, QLD, 4720, AUSTRALIA

About the Placement

Placement Type: GP Clinic

Priority Health Group has gained a reputation for providing high quality medical care. Services include children’s health, mental health, skin cancer care and chronic conditions.

Opportunities for Students

Students will split their time between the two Priority Health Group Clinics.

About Emerald

One of the largest towns on the Central Highlands, Emerald is the regional centre and thriving hub for many government facilities including council, education, and health and industries including mining, beef cattle, cotton, cropping, sunflowers, gemstones, tourism and citrus. With so much activity going on, there is always something to see and do around the town.

Close-by attractions include;

  • Lake Maraboon
  • Fairbairn Dam
  • Carnarvon National Park
  • The Gemfields

Website

Getting there

Distance from Brisbane: 871km (9h 30m drive time)

Transport Options: Bus, Drive, Fly, Train

Accommodation Type: Shared student accommodation (1.5km to hospital)

Transport required for placement: Advantageous - for travel between placement and accommodation and exploring the region

Tips from Previous Students

Community Engagement:

  • Trivia every Wednesday night at the local pub

Testimonials

The clinic was fantastic. The preceptor was incredible and I learnt a lot from him.

I have enjoyed this placement and the teachings from all staff here including my preceptor who clearly cares about what he does which is a credit.

All the doctors were enthusiastic about taking opportunities to teach procedures and answer questions - encouraged me to use initiative.