Autumn 2009

Introduction and Welcome

Welcome to the first edition of the Student E-News for 2009 and a special hello to those who have joined MDA National during O week this year.

In this edition we take a look at Student Orientation Events around Australia. In our regular case study we find the most common issues in relation to medication errors in Australia. Are you planning your elective? Learn how our Student Indemnity Policy can protect you.

Find out what it is like to experience your elective with Queensland Intensive Care Paramedics. Also discover how USyd Rural Health Clinical School celebrated their end of year exams.

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First Year Med Students Get Oriented

Take a look at how first year medical students get oriented around Australia.
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Case Study - Medication Errors

What are the most common issues in relation to medication errors in hospitals?
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What is the Student Indemnity Policy?

Find out more about our Student Indemnity Policy.
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QLD Intensive Care Paramedics by Katie Fletcher, University of Queensland

Share Katie's elective experience with QLD Intensive Care Paramedics
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Hawaiian Tuesday - USYD Rural Health Clinical School by Erin Stalenberg, University of Sydney

Discover how USyd Rural Health Clinical School celebrated their end of year exams.
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