Testimonials

2008

'The PGPPP roatation offers you the chance to make a most senslible decision - to forget other specialities and choose General Practice!'

'This placement was instrumental in persuading me to pursue a career in general practice. The supervisors were encouraging, supportive and dedicated to teaching. This experience was an excellent hands on introduction to community medicine.'

'My GP placement in Clare was a really rewarding experience both personally and professionally.
I was made to feel very welcome both at work and by the Clare community, and enjoyed the beautiful area and all it has to offer. My work was varied and interesting, and provided a great taste of general practice and rural medicine. I gained skills and clinical experience that I would not otherwise have had. Alison and the staff at Adelaide to Outback were fantastic and always ready to help in order to get the most out of the placement. I would definatly recommend a GP Placement with Adelaide to Outback to others as a fantastic opportunity.'

'A very enjoyable and interesting rotation, with enthusiastic supervisors and friendly staff. This rotation has further increased my interest in general practice as my future career. Adelaide to Outback provides ongoing support, with regular contact via email to address any concern I had. Recommended rotation!'

'Having had experience on rural rotations as a student, I had great expectation for my rotation at Kadina. The rotation met all of these and more: the autonomy and increased responsibility of consulting and managing your own patients, but doing so in a supportive practice where there was always help to call on, and reflecting on this with an excellent learning package from AOGP, very much consolidated for me my love for General Practice and my want to work in rural areas where the lifestyle can't be beaten!'

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'Working at Kadina Medical Centre and Wallaroo Hospital for ten weeks has been an invaluable learning experience for me. I particularly enjoyed working after hours and weekend (on-call) when I was involved in management of wide variety of different conditions/illnesses. And above all, I simply loved country lifestyle, beautiful beaches or Yorke Peninsula and friendly people living there.'

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'My PGPPP experience at the CMC really prepared me for the big medical career ahead of me. Before I started my rotation, my level of confidence is not that developed, however on completion of my rotation I was able to gain a lot of experience and knowledge that optimized my level of confidence.

Now I’m doing really well as hospital medical office in preparation for my ultimate goal of going into the GP training program.'

 

2007

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'General practice is a dynamic discipline which can accommodate my needs in family commitment, career development and lifestyle.'

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'I would highly recommend the prevocational GP placement to anyone who wants a realistic insight into the work of an urban GP with a good mix of patients and presentation in a supportive environment. I had a great 10 weeks.'

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'My time in Crystal Brook was highly enjoyable. I was exposed to a variety of medical problems in clinic and hospital settings. I worked with great staff and was able to establish rewarding professional relationships with patients. The country setting contributed to the variety of the clinical workload.'

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'Before I worked in Kadina, I thought that working in a country area would be dull. This soon changed. I found that working in Kadina was enjoyable and memorable. The people were friendly, and know each other well. During the placement, I got a lot of support and teaching from other GPs, and started to feel more confident about doing my own consults. As my time in the practice went on, I gradually saw more and more patients, until by the end of my placement, my consults were fully booked and, sometimes, overbooked. I feel that working as a GP requires a lot of knowledge, and it is demanding: something that contrasts strongly with the beliefs of many of my colleagues, who think that just any doctor can become a GP.'

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'It was a wonderful experience working at Crystal Brook Medical Practice. There were very supportive Supervisors and practice staff. I had the opportunity to learn minor procedural skills and the management of chronic illness in the community. There was a wide range of case presentations, including the identification of mental health issues. I was given sufficient time with each patient, and was able to give my opinion on diagnosis and treatment. I also received excellent teaching and support from my Supervisors. My sincere thanks to AOGP and the PGPPP for providing me with this opportunity.'

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'It was a pleasant and informative experience.' 'My GP placement was a wonderful, no-pressure learning environment which gave me the confidence to see and manage patients myself.'
'The placement was an enjoyable and effective experience. It was a well-constructed and supported program. I most appreciated the diverse patient presentations, and the several supervisors present.'

 

2006

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'Fantastic placement. Great clinical experience with supportive supervisors and staff. It was a hands-on approach that made me feel like a rural GP making a difference to the community's health.'
'I really enjoyed my GP placement. It taught me a lot and cemented my desire to pursue a career in General Practice.'
'The most important thing I can tell anyone contemplating this placement is: You will not regret it.'
'I loved the independence of General Practice, the one-on-one consults and teaching. I felt that I was a contributing member of the practice and thoroughly enjoyed my placement.'

 

2005

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'The rural Intern rotation at Whyalla proved to be a very positive experience for me. I enjoyed escaping the tertiary hospital I was attached to, to experience medicine in a GP setting. I felt well-supported at all times and was exposed to an interesting variety of [patient] presentations. I would recommend this rotation to anyone.'

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'The Adelaide to Outback GP Training Program provided me with a wonderful opportunity to experience life as a rural junior GP trainee. It has made a tremendous difference in my opinion of General Practice and training. The experience provided me with a wide array of learning opportunities, range from procedural work to the management of chronic conditions. I would recommend this rotation to any intern at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.'

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'Working at Windsor Village has been a pleasure. It is not every day you get to work with a great bunch of people in a relaxed, fun environment. General Practice can be as exciting as you want to make it. If you adopt the right attitude, this rotation can be a very useful and rewarding way to spend ten weeks of the Intern year.'

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'My GP rotation was one of the most valuable experiences I have had. I enjoyed playing an active role in patient care, liaising with specialists, and dealing with the psychosocial aspects of patients' lives. The rotation enabled me to finally put all the "pieces of the puzzle" together, i.e. to see how hospitals, general practices and allied health providers all work together to ensure a patient's needs are met. It also gave me an opportunity to practice some primary and preventive health care. I found Windsor Village a relaxed, friendly environment where I was able to consolidate some of my medical knowledge, in addition to learning many new skills. I found the rotation a most rewarding experience, that has contributed significantly to my personal and professional development, and would highly recommend it to all Interns.'
'A wide range of experiences and worth the travel. Nice scenery and friendly atmosphere!'