Community Engagement Week

A key part of the MEDI6100 course is Rural Community Engagement Week, where all first-year students spend 3 nights and 4 days in a rural setting, 160-400km from their university campus, accommodated with a host family. This will be in week 8 of the academic year, 10-13 March 2026. Please note attendance at this placement is compulsory for all first-year students. We are letting you know well in advance so you can organise your work, family, caring and other commitments accordingly. Further information about the placement is available through Providing opportunities for medical students to experience life in the country - Medical Recruitment & Education.

Please advise if you have a medical reason or family commitment, e.g. sole carer (NOT work commitments) that means you would obtain a medical certificate to exempt you from spending 3 nights away from home. Students with a medical exemption from the 4 day/3 night placement are expected to undertake a virtual placement.

Any queries should be directed to the Aboriginal, Rural & Remote Health Placements Coordinator at medicineruralplacements@nd.edu.au.

All students are required to have a valid Working With Children card (from WA) and a recent National Police Clearance. Information to apply for both documents is available in the MEDI6100 Student Checklist.

All students are required to read the Preparing for Community Engagement document and complete the MEDI6100 Community Engagement Week Student Questionnaire by noon, Friday 16 January 2026.